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Mongols hope federal trial brings their motorcycles back - Pasadena Star-News
"All the government needs to show is a preponderance of the evidence that indicates the items were used for an unlawful purpose," said the attorney, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation. "We talking about the Mongols here, ...
CIA thwarts new al-Qaida underwear bomb plot - Pasadena Star-News
US officials, who were briefed on the operation, insisted on anonymity to discuss the case. It's not clear who built the bomb, but, because of its sophistication and its similarity to the Christmas bomb, authorities suspected it was the work of master ...
Man found burning in Altadena identified, connection to insurance scams possible - Pasadena Star-News
He also may have set fires in connection with insurance scams, according to an anonymous source who contacted the Pasadena Star-News two days after Zinn's body was found. The identification corroborates the source's information.
Investigators create mock-up of fatal Arcadia crash scene - Pasadena Star-News
By Brian Day, SGVN Two women (who asked not to be identified) walk through a crosswalk during a re-created scene that killed a Alice Zhang, 16, and seriously injured Priyanka Patel, 17, just over a year ago, at the 600 block of West Duarte Road, ...
West Covina teacher accused of physical assault on 12-year-old boy - Pasadena Star-News
"Any allegations against her I find hard to believe," said a parent, who did not want to be identified to protect the identity of her son who is in Lawson's class. "It's through her praise and constant perseverance and dedication to our children that ...
Source: Brown's revised plan would hike income tax rate on $500000 earners - Pasadena Star-News
A source close to discussions between Brown and the California Federation of Teachers, held last weekend, said Wednesday that the teachers' union will withdraw its proposal, the so-called millionaire's tax, at the same time that Brown will make his ...
Principal Sheryl Orange will be ousted from Muir at year's end - Pasadena Star-News
Recent incidents at the school led top PUSD leadership to ask Orange to resign her post as principal effective at the end of the year, according to a district source who commented on the condition of anonymity. Orange will remain with the PUSD in some ...
Sheryl Orange will be ousted from Muir at year's end - Pasadena Star-News
Recent incidents at the school led top leadership at the PUSD to ask Orange to resign her post as principal effective at the end of the year, according to a district source who commented on the condition of anonymity. Orange will remain with the PUSD ...
Lawmakers whiff on three strikes repeal - Pasadena Star-News
The bill is a hard pill to swallow for lawmakers on both sides of the political spectrum, according to an Assembly aide, who commented on the condition of anonymity. "It adds changes to three strikes, it has not been a popular piece of legislation ...
Occupy Rose Parade leader has questionable past - Pasadena Star-News
In recent days occupiers speaking on the condition of anonymity have labeled Thottam "a fraud," called him "disorganized" and questioned whether "he knows what he is doing." Closer to home, Occupy Pasadena won't endorse the impromptu protest because ...
Burglary suspect caught breaking into off-duty deputy's car - Pasadena Star-News
Sheriff's Lt. Chris Blasnek said the suspect refused to give his name. But his fingerprints later gave him away. Ulises Magallon, 35, of La Puente was arrested and booked on suspicion of attempted car burglary, assault on a peace officer and possession ...
Gunman in Irwindale shooting was reprimanded day of attack - Pasadena Star-News
A law enforcement authority, who asked not to be identified, said investigators discovered that Turner was reprimanded prior to the shooting, but characterized the encounter as "not a big deal." David Song, a spokesman for SCE, said he could not ...
Irwindale gunman received 'verbal reprimand' prior to shooting - Pasadena Star-News
A law enforcement authority, who asked not to be identified, said Andre Turner, 48, of Norco was reprimanded prior to the shooting that left two hospitalized and three dead, but characterized the encounter as "not a big deal. ...
Clerical workers picket at ports, dockworkers ordered back to work - Pasadena Star-News
"It looks like we're at an impasse, so we got a call at 11:30 am telling us to come out here," said one clerical worker who declined to give his name. "We are waiting to find out more from the arbitrator right now." Office workers initially went on ...
Politicians hedge on boot camps regulations - Pasadena Star-News
"We could have done a best practices approach, but that was not what we thought was an appropriate role," said the aide, who commented on the condition of anonymity. "We wanted to make sure that abuse was not happening in the name of disciplining a ...
Business Briefs: Nov. 18 - Pasadena Star-News
A person who requested anonymity disclosed the legal move to The Associated Press on Thursday. State Attorney General Kamala Harris had made the issue of mortgage fraud one of her top priorities.
Business Briefs - Pasadena Star-News
A person who requested anonymity disclosed the legal move to The Associated Press on Thursday. State Attorney General Kamala Harris had made the issue of mortgage fraud one of her top priorities.
Official: Coaches want Baxter's scholarship back - Pasadena Star-News
LOS ANGELES - USC tailback Dillon Baxter is officially still on the Trojans' roster but sources said he will not return next season. "The coaches want the scholarship back," said a high-ranking USC official. ...
Grocery strike may aid jobless - Pasadena Star-News
An operations manager for Pepsi who declined to be identified said a strike would have a big ripple effect. "We're a union operation and my facility won't want to be crossing the line," he said. "This could be pretty severe. ...
Pasadena shooting leaves teen dead - Pasadena Star-News
"We were just kicking it and he came out to get some beer that his girlfriend brought from the store," said one friend, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. "We were in the back of the buildings, we didn't see anything." A candle memorial lined the ...
Assembly refuses to release legislators' budgets - Pasadena Star-News
A legislative staffer, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, said it is the Speaker John Perez's "prerogative" to divvy up funds. And, for that reason, budget details are kept under wraps. The staffer said "no one is talking" because ...
Professional courtesy - Pasadena Star-News
"Players just like to play and we appreciate the fans coming out," said a player who asked not to be identified. "Players are fans at heart. That's where it all starts. All the players are trying to do is reach out and touch the fans so that they ...
Superintendent hopeful drops out of PUSD interviews - Pasadena Star-News
Melendez, assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education at the US Department of Education, quit the race Friday after the names of all five finalists in the PUSD superintendent search were made public, sources close to the search said. ...
Classic Rock: Clarence Clemons dies at 69 - Pasadena Star-News
Clemons, who joined the then-unnamed E Street Band when Springsteen formed it in New Jersey in 1972 (they weren't formally named until 1974), underwent two brain surgeries, and sources said he had shown signs of improvement The source said he was ...
El Monte Union High School District eyes possible misuse of funds - Pasadena Star-News
However, district sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to make a public statement said the district's assistant superintendent of business, Anthony Ortega, was among those placed on administrative leave.