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Giant in the backyard

This cactus has been growing for more than 50 years in the backyard of Rosa Johnson's home in the 1100 block of Rubio Street in Altadena. »

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Man found burning in Altadena identified, connection to insurance scams possible

The man whose burning body was found on an Altadena sidewalk April 15 has been identified as 70-year-old Emmitt Lee Zinn, a coroner's official said Wednesday. »

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Altadena hoists first official flag

ALTADENA - It may not be an incorporated city, but Altadena now has its own flag. »

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Odyssey teacher's vision for Altadena campus wins big in Great American Teach-Off

ALTADENA - Daryl Bilandzija's vision of a classroom without walls is about to become a reality. »

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Coroner: Body found set ablaze in Altadena had been bound

The man whose burning body was found on a sidewalk in Altadena earlier this week had been tied up, but a cause of death won't be known for at least another six weeks, coroner's officials said Thursday. »

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Other bodies found in Pasadena likely unrelated to man who burned to death in Altadena

Two bodies found separately Sunday in Pasadena, the same day a man burned to death on a sidewalk in Altadena, are likely unrelated to the latter incident. »

Autopsy of man found burning not yet performed

ALTADENA - The autopsy of the body of a man found burning on a sidewalk here Sunday has yet to be performed, but could be completed as early as today, officials said Monday. »

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Burning body found on Altadena sidewalk

ALTADENA - The body of a man, set on fire, was discovered early Sunday on Windsor Avenue in Altadena. »

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Off-track with mountain railway, Lowe soared as gas balloon pioneer

Professor Thaddeus Sobieski Coulincourt Lowe is still remembered here for the railway he built up Echo Mountain above Altadena and the mountain railway that continued up to his Alpine Tavern. »

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Around the Region: April 15

ALTADENA - Residents of two Altadena homes have been awakened to volleys of gunfire fired at their homes in two separate shootings Thursday and Friday. »

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Woman gets 49 years for murder of Altadena man

LOS ANGELES - A woman received a sentence of 49 years, four months to life in prison for killing an Altadena man while she and her friend kidnapped his nephew in 2007. »

Altadena farmers markets making comeback

ALTADENA - Farmers markets are making a twofold comeback in this community. »

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Faithful gather in Altadena for Sunrise Service

Hundreds of worshipers braved the chilly morning air during the Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance Community Easter Sunrise Service at Farnsworth Park in Altadena on Sunday. »

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Century of Catalina connections with Pasadena and Altadena - and the "other" Wrigley Mansion

Pictured here is the Wrigley Mansion, not the one that now houses the Tournament of Roses Association but the one built for William Wrigley Jr. »

Healthy eating key to long life for 105-year-old

ALTADENA - Ethel Angstrom still takes good care of herself at her Altadena home, eating well and drinking about 12 cups of black coffee per day. »

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