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Students kick start St. Patrick's Day festivities with Irish dancing, culture

Sat, 14 Mar 2015 17:25:00 PDT

Irish eyes were smiling Thursday afternoon as Palm Crest Elementary School GATE students learned about all things Irish in a special after-school event held just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.

Dining Review: Budding TKF puts Georgia on her mind

By Lisa Dupuy — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 21:27:00 PDT

A new restaurant is still working its kinks but worth an hours-long stay.

Our waiter at Tumanyan Khinkali Factory, or TKF for short, told us there are three TKF’s in the world. One in Armenia. One in France. And now one in Glendale.

Group looks to area's equestrian tradition

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 10:51:00 PDT

Ride On seeks horses for athletes to ride in the Special Olympics games.

In July, athletes representing 177 nations will descend upon the city of Los Angeles for the 2015 Special Olympics Summer Games, bringing with them coteries of fans, trainers and all the equipment necessary for competition.

New faces take seats on the City Council

By Carol Cormaci, carol.cormaci@latimes.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 12:48:00 PDT

Two longtime members of the La Cañada Flintridge City Council will say their farewells and two new faces be welcomed to the panel when it meets at 7 p.m. Monday in City Hall.

Crime Report: Family painting, prayer book, punching bag among items stolen from home

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Fri, 13 Mar 2015 13:28:00 PDT

A woman renting a house while her home is undergoing construction notified deputies that she left the property around 3:15 p.m the day before, but returned to find a mountain bike and pull wagon had been taken from her unlocked garage.

Educational Foundation gala raises more than $500K for schools

Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:57:00 PDT

The La Cañada Educational Foundation’s annual Spring Gala held last weekend raised more than $500,000 for the city’s public schools.

Social media spurs renewed teen job program

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:00:00 PDT

Facebook page allows teens to offer services in the manner of discontinued YES system.

Local parents are hoping to virtually resurrect on Facebook a teen employment program that shuttered its doors on the La Cañada High School campus in December.

The Y makes room for kids to thrive

By Matt Sanderson — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 18:00:00 PDT

New initiative focuses on science, math, education and healthy living.

A converted meeting room at the Crescenta-Cañada Family YMCA officially became a "kid cool" space for youth development on Tuesday, showcased by a new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) program.

Civic leaders reimagine 'mobility'

By Sara Cardine, sara.cardine@latimes.com — Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:44:00 PDT

Coalition says it will offer a 'superior' alternative to closing the freeway gap.

Now that the California Department of Transportation has released its report on the environmental effects of closing the 710 Freeway gap, the public has until July 6 to share its opinions on five alternative plans.

Music Review: Tribute concert does justice to the 'White Album'

By Kevin Bronson — Fri, 6 Mar 2015 23:12:00 PST

Musicians assemble for autism cause by reproducing the Beatles' seminal work.

The Beatles’ “White Album,” which befuddled fans and divided critics upon its arrival in 1968 in a plain sleeve embossed with the band’s name, is a work of broad scope and meticulous detail.