- Eaton Canyon rescues: excellent report by Rachel Kim of KCBS on the problem of hiker rescues and injuries at second waterfall at Eaton Canyon. Rich DeLeon of the Altadena Mountain Rescue Team and Capt. John S. Benedict of the Altadena Sheriff Station are featured.
- Eaton Canyon rescuers: Edward Barrerra, in this op-ed in PSN, tells about saving ten hikers single-handedly before breakfast. And why not? He can get a job writing press releases for the sheriff!
- Bright Futures Scholars: As you're making your end-of-year tax deductible contributions consider The Quality of Life Center, Inc., which runs the Bright Futures Scholars program for students in Altadena and Pasadena. Your tax-deductible donations may be made online to: http://www.qualityoflifecenterinc.com/donations or mailed directly to Quality of Life Center, Inc., PO Box 6158, Altadena, CA 91003-6158. If you wish your donation to be applied to the scholarship fund for graduating high school seniors, please make that distinction as you donate.