Whittier Daily News

I was standing in line Monday to get a roast beef sandwich at Quiznos on Arrow Highway when suddenly a Bee Gees song from the days of my misspent youth began to play. Full Story »

Well fall is on its way out and winter is upon us and that means cooler weather, wet weather and shorter days. Full Story »

BALDWIN PARK - A five-vehicle collision Monday caused serious injuries to three people and caused major slowing on the northbound 605 Freeway, according to California Highway Patrol officials. Full Story »

SOUTH PASADENA - Tony Veiller remembered what happened when a friend of Aydin Salek balked at completing a required history class paper. | With Gallery & Video Full Story »

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE - A rocket carrying a space telescope blasted off Monday morning, lighting the predawn sky to the cheers of onlooking scientists. | Video Full Story »

LOS ANGELES - Taking the first step to professionalize gang intervention workers, a city panel recommended Monday paying a group $200,000 to create a training academy. Full Story »

The future of the death penalty in California could dominate the race for attorney general, or so hopes Republican candidate Tom Harman. Full Story »

Police and fire officials Monday announced their annual list of dos and don'ts for the holidays, including Christmas tree safety precautions and rules for Rose Parade-goers. Full Story »

PICO RIVERA - The City Council last week unanimously approved adding bus stop cleanup to a street sweeping contract with a Norwalk-based company. Full Story »

LOS ANGELES - The mother of a teenager gunned down in Monrovia last year joined law enforcement officials Monday at the launch of a countywide program that offers cash for anonymous tips on crimes. Wearing a T-shirt with a picture of her 17-year-old daughter, Sammantha Salas ... | With Gallery Full Story »

President Barack Obama met with a group of major bankers on Monday and his message was clear - start lending. Full Story »

COVINA - The city is joining others in the San Gabriel Valley in initiating a "shop local" program just in time for holiday spending. Full Story »

WHITTIER - The holiday season just got a little sweeter for dozens of police and firefighters in La Habra and Whittier, thanks to the homemade goodness of families at the private Primanti Montessori School. Full Story »

After the 2008 slaying of her daughter, Jeanette Chavez decided not to become paralyzed by sorrow. Full Story »

The Whittier Social Services Commission invites applications for funding from local nonprofit organizations that provide needed social services for city of Whittier residents for fiscal year 2010-2011. Full Story »

The Nixon Presidential Library and Birthplace Sunday Afternoon Concert Series presents "The Music of the Magic" featuring Andrew Marks on piano at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27 at the library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd. Full Story »

Heart of Compassion is hosting a Christmas food and toy distribution from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Heart of Compassion, 600 S. Maple Ave. Full Story »

Metro TAP cards are available at the Whittier Historic Depot, 7333 Greenleaf Ave. and the Uptown Senior Center, 13225 Walnut St. Full Story »

The rotating cold weather shelters need individuals who can stay overnight from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. with the shelter. Full Story »

Visit Parnell Park for live music, dancing, refreshments and activities to spread the holiday cheer from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the park, 15390 Lambert Road. Full Story »

Endowments at local colleges have taken a hit as each scrambles for more money during a down economy. James J. Floyd, associate vice president of investments at Claremont McKenna College, said endowments at each of the Claremont Colleges were in decline on June 30, when the endowment figure is determined. Full Story »

WEST WHITTIER - Pioneer High School senior Maria Burgos has been beating the odds all her life. She started school later than most - in first grade - and spoke only Spanish, with no preschool or preparation for the classroom.| With Gallery Full Story »

In 1936 when Whittier resident Eugene D. Noller was 6 years old, his uncle, a wealthy developer, drove him, his mother, his grandmother and great grandmother to Tujunga in his fancy new Packard touring car. Full Story »

The Framery Gallery presents: Christmas 2009 Multimedia Show and Boutique on display now through Dec. 23 at the Framery Gallery, 13105 Whittier Blvd. Full Story »

The monthly meeting of the Whittier Area Genealogical Society will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Whittier Masonic Lodge, 7604 Greenleaf Ave. Full Story »