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10/08/2025

By Megan O’Matz and Jennifer Smith Richards

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has been clear about her desire to shut down the agency she runs. She’s laid off half the staff and joked about padlocking the door.

She calls it “the final mission.”

But the department is not behaving like an agency that is simply winding down. Even as McMahon has shrunk the Department of Education, she’s operated in what she calls “a parallel universe” to radically shift how children will learn for years to come. The department’s actions and policies reflect a disdain for public schools and a desire to dismantle that system in favor of a range of other options — private, Christian and virtual schools or homeschooling.

By Megan O’Matz and Jennifer Smith Richards This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroo

10/08/2025

The Arcadia Historical Society will host a special "Talkin' History" presentation on Friday at 5 p.m. at Floretta Lauber Education Center adjacent to the Gilb Museum (382 W. Huntington Drive in Arcadia).

The featured speaker will be Susie Ling, who has taught Asian American Studies and history at Pasadena City College since 1984. Professor Ling, a native of Taiwan, is an active member of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California.

Arrive at 5 p.m. for "Happy Hour" fun, fellowship, and refreshments. There is no cost and all are welcome to attend.

On Saturday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m.

The Arcadia Historical Society will host a special "Talkin' History" presentation on Friday at 5 p.m. at Floretta Lauber Education Center adjacent to the Gilb M

10/08/2025

Authorities in Florida arrested a 29-year-old former Pacific Palisades resident Tuesday for allegedly starting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in January.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was expected to appear Wednesday in federal court in Florida, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

“The complaint alleges that a single person’s recklessness caused one of the worst fires Los Angeles has ever seen, resulting in death and widespread destruction in Pacific Palisades,” Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli said in a statement. “While we cannot bring back what victims lost, we hope this criminal case brings some measure of justice to those affected by this horrific tragedy.”

Rinderknecht, who resides in Melbourne, Florida, was working as an Uber driver and after dropping off passengers in the area allegedly sparked a fire in the Palisades around midnight New Year's Day, prosecutors contend.
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Authorities in Florida arrested a 29-year-old former Pacific Palisades resident Tuesday for allegedly starting the Palisades Fire that killed 12 people and dest

10/08/2025

The grand re-opening ceremony of Glendale's Fremont Park will take place on Saturday at 600 Hahn Ave., Glendale, CA 91203.

The ceremony will kick off at 10:30 a.m. with a social hour, followed by the official program at 11 a.m. The re-opening will showcase the park's newly renovated amenities.

Event Highlights:

- Refreshments to enjoy while you mingle with neighbors and friends.

- Community Booths featuring various City of Glendale departments and local organizations.

- Fun Activities for Children to ensure young ones have an unforgettable experience.

- Explore Brand-New Park Amenities, including:

- A community building.

- Artificial turf soccer field.

- Splash pad.

- Picnic areas.

- Barbeque grills.

- Upgraded tennis courts with dual-use pickleball courts.

- Basketball court.

- Outdoor exercise equipment.

- Two brand-new playgrounds designed for ages 2-5 and 5-12, featuring a giant slide, swings, and sensory elements.

The grand re-opening ceremony of Glendale's Fremont Park will take place on Saturday at 600 Hahn Ave., Glendale, CA 91203. The ceremony will kick off at 10

10/08/2025

Local, state, and federal leaders joined community stakeholders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Perris Valley Channel Lateral B, Stage 4 project — a $19.9 million flood control project that will increase flood protection to March Air Reserve Base (MARB) and adjacent properties in the City of Perris.

Led by the Riverside County Flood Control & Water Conservation District, the project will construct approximately 6,000 feet of underground storm drains along the southwesterly boundary of MARB. Once complete, the project will provide 100-year flood protection to the March Air Reserve Base runway and adjacent properties in the City of Perris.

"This project shows what’s possible when we work together," said First District Supervisor Jose Medina.

Local, state, and federal leaders joined community stakeholders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Perris Valley Channel Lateral B, Stage 4 project — a $1

10/08/2025

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that enables San Bernardino County to sell off more than 4 acres of Glen Helen Regional Park for a proposed mixed-use development, officials announced Tuesday.

Assembly Bill 385 addresses restrictions on the parkland purchased decades ago with state grant funds, according to the county. State law requires the county to get legislative approval to repurpose or exchange the land parcels. The new law authorizes the county to dispose of the restricted land and replace it with parkland of equal or greater size and recreational value.

Located near the junction of the 15 and 215 freeways, the 4.2-acre property is across Glen Helen Parkway from the majority of the park that features 1,340 acres of recreational areas with two lakes for fishing, a swim complex, picnic areas, a 65,000 seat amphitheater and a raceway, according to legislative documents.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that enables San Bernardino County to sell off more than 4 acres of Glen Helen Regional Park for a proposed mixed-u

10/07/2025

The USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation held its 36th annual black-tie gala, Crystal Ball 2025, on Saturday 4 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena.

The gala honored longtime hospital neurologist Kenneth Wogensen for his leadership as both a physician and philanthropist during his 37 years with the hospital.

The Crystal Ball featured a hosted reception, dinner, silent and live auctions, entertainment and dancing. Entertainment was provided by Gold Standard, one of the top bands in Los Angeles, featuring a lineup of vocalists who have performed with world-famous artists on television and stage.

Raquel Mc Laughlin of Beacon Media News (left) and Sandra Chen-Lau, USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation president. | Photo by Raquel Mc Laughlin

Dr. Kenneth Wogensen (left) with Ryan S. Wong. | Photo courtesy of Ryan S. Wong, CPA, MBT And Thong, Yu, Wong & Lee, LLP

| Photo courtesy of Ryan S.

The USC Arcadia Hospital Foundation held its 36th annual black-tie gala, Crystal Ball 2025, on Saturday 4 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. T

10/07/2025

A Pasadena artist for more than 35 years with a passion for capturing modern art, painting murals and working with small businesses, Patricia "Patti" Llovera was commissioned to paint many of the utility boxes for the city.

Her work is hand-painted, one-of-a-kind and designed with your direction. Llover, a current member of the Monrovia Association of Fine Arts, has an art studio located in Pasadena.

For more information, call or text to (626) 403-4593.

A Pasadena artist for more than 35 years with a passion for capturing modern art, painting murals and working with small businesses, Patricia "Patti" Llovera wa

10/07/2025

A final environmental impact report on a planned five-story, mixed-use development in Monrovia at 701 S. Myrtle Ave. is available ahead of public meetings on the project.

The proposed development would convert a 1.61-acre area into a complex with 204 housing units, including 20 affordable residences, approximately 2,370 square feet of commercial and retail space, plus 2,782 square feet for an indoor fitness center, according to the report. The plan also calls for 1.5 levels of underground parking with 329 spaces, public and private open space and residential amenities.

The project site is in Monrovia’s South Myrtle Avenue Corridor at the southwest corner of the intersection with Olive Avenue not far from the city's Old Town district.

A public meeting by the city's Design Review Committee is scheduled for 4 p.m. Oct. 15 at the City Hall Council Chambers.

A final environmental impact report on a planned five-story, mixed-use development in Monrovia at 701 S. Myrtle Ave. is available ahead of public meetings on th

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