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Council gives small reprieve to Alhambra recycling center

ALHAMBRA - RePlanet Recycling earned a reprieve Monday when the City Council allowed it to remain open until June 11. »

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'Wall of Sound' producer Phil Spector sues Alhambra over a different kind of wall

ALHAMBRA - Imprisoned music producer Phil Spector is suing the city for allegedly refusing to fix a retaining wall surrounding his Alhambra home. Photo gallery: Phil Spector Suing City of Alhambra for Not Fixing Retaining Wall on his Home-Pyrenees Castle »

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Photo Gallery: Monterey Park Cherry Blossom Festival continues Sunday

Monterey Park holds their annual Cherry Blossom Festival Saturday, April 21, 2012 at Barnes Park. The festival continues Sunday. »

Alhambra ordinance closes local recycling centers

ALHAMBRA - Residents looking to earn cash back on recyclable bottles and cans will now have to look elsewhere, after a city ordinance ordered the closure of all existing private recycling facilities. »

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County to close 56 courtrooms, lay off 100 non-courtroom employees

LOS ANGELES - A massive budget cut announced Tuesday targeted the vast county court system and will result in courtroom closures in Pasadena, Pomona, Alhambra, Norwalk, Whittier and downtown, officials said. »

Titanic history stays afloat at Alhambra High School for centennial

ALHAMBRA - One hundred years ago on Sunday, the RMS Titanic sank in the frigid Atlantic Ocean after hitting an iceberg, leaving a legacy of disaster stories, shipwreck expeditions and improved maritime safety in its wake. Photo gallery: Alhambra High S... »

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'Rockefeller' trial moved from Alhambra to L.A.

LOS ANGELES - A murder trial for the man who once called himself Clark Rockefeller will be held in downtown Los Angeles, officials said Wednesday. »

Man suspected of killing friend in South El Monte

SOUTH EL MONTE - Detectives have arrested a Monterey Park man on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of his longtime friend, who died after being struck in the head over the weekend, authorities said Thursday. »

Alhambra dedicates freeway to late police officer

When Alhambra police Officer Ryan Stringer lost his life in the line of duty, it was a traumatic blow for the Police Department, the community, his friends and family. »

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Alhambra pushes reverse 9-1-1 system

When the "big one" hits Southern California, Alhambra wants to be ready. »

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Alhambra may become more pooch friendly

ALHAMBRA - City officials say they are seriously considering building a community dog park and will bring a suggested plan to council as early as May 1. »

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Pasadena, Alhambra school districts respond to requests for teacher misconduct cases

Two local school districts responded to this newspaper's request for teacher misconduct records, with Pasadena Unified releasing the names of four staffers who have been involved in cases ranging from child molestation to murder. »

Call for justice renewed in case of slain Schurr High School student

MONTEREY PARK - It was more than nine years ago that 15-year-old Schurr High School sophomore Brenda Sierra left for school and never returned. Further Investigation: Photos from the Brenda Sierra cold case | More cold case stories »

Monterey Park students learn about healthy eating in big proportions

MONTEREY PARK - Repetto Elementary School students got a sample of healthy living Thursday, building a 200-pound Greek salad to celebrate National Nutrition Month. »

La Canada fifth-grader becomes county's spelling bee champ

ALHAMBRA - After sparring with more than 20 other competitive spellers, a La Canada girl was declared the winner of the 2012 Los Angeles County Spelling Bee after correctly spelling the word "executive." Photo gallery: Los Angeles County Spelling Bee »

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