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New York Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
The Little Food Lab Fueling the Big Protein Boom
Anthony Flynn had already watched a series of food fads rise and fall. His company, YouBar, has long produced snacks for brands that cater to the popular diets of the moment. He dabbled in no-carb bars. He did paleo pastries. When keto had its moment, he tested so many high-fat recipes that he had to place spittoons in his office. ('You can only eat so much coconut oil,' he said.) Mr. Flynn was agnostic about the trends, though each boosted his business. Sure, he could make date-sweetened granola bites. Yes, he could produce a no-sugar cake pop. But then came protein, the nutrient that prompted him to start his business — and that has recently transformed it. 'It's just been an insane amount of demand,' said Mr. Flynn, as he walked through YouBar's headquarters in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California this spring. 'We cannot build lines fast enough.' Mr. Flynn, 41, started making his own protein bars as a teenager, trading recipes with his mother — a health-conscious and Level Two certified snowboarding instructor — on drives to and from a ski resort outside the Los Angeles neighborhood where he grew up. After he graduated from college in 2006, he convinced her to turn their kitchen experimentation into a business, spinning up a web-based retailer that he called YouBar. It whipped up bars for CrossFit fans and ultramarathoners and sold them in packs of 12. Customers could choose their base and mix-ins, building the precise bar to meet their nutritional needs. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
The Independent
05-07-2025
- General
- The Independent
‘Needy' cat returned to shelter after surviving Los Angeles wildfire finds a new home
A seven-year-old cat who was found in the aftermath of California 's Eaton Fire has finally found a forever home. Art, a gray tabby, was rescued by Pasadena Humane during a chaotic time. The shelter was trying to house as many pets as they could find in the aftermath of the destructive Eaton Fire, which killed at least 18 people and destroyed more than 9,000 buildings in January. The blaze was one of the most destructive in the state's history. When no one came to retrieve Art for more than a month, the shelter thought he may be a stray and put him up for adoption, KTLA 5 reports. Art was first adopted in the spring by someone in the San Gabriel Valley area. But after three months Art's new owner returned him to the shelter. Kevin McManus, director of communications for Pasadena Humane, said the owner thought Art was too 'needy.' 'The adopter described him as 'needy,' but part of that neediness was his desire to play, and play a little bit more roughly than she had bargained for,' he told KTLA 5. McManus says the owner 'made the right decision.' 'We are committed to trying to make the best match between the animals and the families looking to adopt,' McManus said. 'Because with more information, it helps us greatly to find a better fit the next time.' On June 5, Art was put back up for adoption. '[Art] was returned to the shelter for being too needy,' Pasadena Humane wrote on Facebook. 'But we know that's actually a positive trait to a lot of adopters!' 'If you're looking for a Velcro kitty who always wants to be the center of attention (and will show off his perfectly fluffy belly to make sure that happens), seven-year-old Art is probably the cat for you,' the post continued. Within a day, Art found a new home. Kiri Celiceo commented on the Pasadena Humane's post revealing she adopted Art soon after seeing the post. 'When my husband and I saw this post we knew straight away we had to take Art home,' she wrote. 'I've had cats all my life and have been without one for a couple of years so it was high time to welcome a new one into our lives.' 'He's settling in extremely well and we are so happy to give him all the loving he wants/needs,' she added. The Pasadena Humane shelter . Dia DuVernet, president and chief executive of Pasadena Humane, told Reuters they originally took in many pets for temporary shelter. But as more people lost their homes they had to keep the pets for longer. 'We're also starting to see people who brought their animals for what we thought would be temporary shelter, but they don't have homes to go back to, and so it's turning into a longer-term sheltering situation,' she said in January.
CBS News
01-07-2025
- CBS News
Deputies chasing a stolen vehicle in the San Gabriel Valley
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Associated Press
23-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Air-Tro Wins Again in 2025 Readers' Choice Awards—Recognized as San Gabriel Valley's Favorite Heating & Cooling Company
Voted San Gabriel Valley's Favorite Heating and Cooling Company for 2025, Air-Tro continues its winning streak with over a decade of recognition from the region's most trusted publications. Monrovia, California, United States, June 23, 2025 -- For over a decade, Air-Tro Heating & Air has earned consistent recognition from the readers of the Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News—and 2025 is no exception. This year, Air-Tro was honored as San Gabriel Valley's Favorite Air Conditioning and Heating Company in the prestigious annual Readers' Choice Awards. Each year, thousands of local residents cast their votes to recognize outstanding businesses and service providers across more than 300 categories. From home services to dining, retail, and healthcare, the Readers' Choice Awards highlight trusted names that make a difference in the community. Air-Tro's continued presence among the winners reflects not only their industry expertise but their longstanding dedication to customer satisfaction. 'We're truly grateful to the community for their ongoing support,' said President Bob Helbing, 'To be recognized again this year is both humbling and motivating. Our team works hard every day to deliver comfort, reliability, and great service—and it means the world to know our customers notice and appreciate that.' A family-owned business with three generations of HVAC experience, Air-Tro has been serving Pasadena and the greater San Gabriel Valley since 1969. With factory-trained technicians, top-tier equipment, and a commitment to personalized care, Air-Tro offers a full range of HVAC solutions for both residential and commercial clients including repairs and energy-efficient installations to air quality upgrades and routine maintenance. About the company: For more than 50 years the air pros at Air-Tro have been serving the community and keeping Californians comfortable. Their award-winning company is widely known for its quality, speed, and unparalleled customer support. If you're looking for the latest photo-catalytic oxidization technology to remove volatile organic chemicals, or if you need a new gas valve in your 1920s gravity furnace, the indoor air experts at Air-Tro has you covered. Call Air-Tro and get professional care for your heating and air. Call (626) 357-3535 or visit to find out more. Contact Info: Name: Bob Helbing Email: Send Email Organization: Air-Tro, Inc. Address: 1630 S. Myrtle Avenue • Monrovia, CA 91016 Phone: (626) 357-3535 Website: Video URL: Release ID: 89162440 Should there be any problems, inaccuracies, or doubts arising from the content provided in this press release that require attention or if a press release needs to be taken down, we urge you to notify us immediately by contacting [email protected] (it is important to note that this email is the authorized channel for such matters, sending multiple emails to multiple addresses does not necessarily help expedite your request). Our efficient team will promptly address your concerns within 8 hours, taking necessary steps to rectify identified issues or assist with the removal process. Providing accurate and dependable information is central to our commitment.
Associated Press
22-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Foothill Gold Line Dedicates Four New Metro A Line Stations From Glendora to Pomona
Hundreds of community members, elected officials, higher education and transportation officials celebrated the new stations across four ceremonies in June 2025 MONROVIA, Calif., June 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority (Construction Authority) held a series of station dedication ceremonies in the corridor cities along the 9-mile, four-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Pomona. Attendance was diverse and large across the four ceremonies, with hundreds of community members, elected officials at all levels of government, transportation officials and higher education officials joining the Construction Authority to celebrate each of the new Metro A Line stations. The $1.5 billion project began major construction in July 2020 and reached substantial completion on time and on budget on January 3, 2025, and is extending the Metro A Line to the cities of Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne and Pomona. The project has since been turned over to Metro, with the agency currently carrying out final preparations to ready the extension for passenger service. Metro has not yet announced a start date for passenger service, but it is anticipated for later this summer. 'Today, we celebrate more than just four new stations; we're witnessing a true game-changer for the San Gabriel Valley. This summer, when Metro A Line trains begin service, it won't just be about getting from A to B,' stated Foothill Gold Line Board Chair and Claremont City Council Member, Ed Reece. 'It will be about unlocking unprecedented access to jobs, education, and entertainment, transforming how our communities thrive and connecting millions across the greater Los Angeles region like never before for generations to come.' The four historic ceremonies were each attended by hundreds of community members, elected officials at all levels of government, the Foothill Gold Line Board of Directors, members of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors, transportation officials – including Foothill Gold Line CEO Habib F. Balian and senior Metro leadership – and San Gabriel Valley stakeholders. The notable list of speakers included U.S. Representatives Gil Cisneros and Norma Torres; California State Senator Susan Rubio; California State Assembly Member John Harabedian; Metro Board Members and Los Angeles County Supervisors Hilda Solis and Kathryn Barger; Metro Board Member, Foothill Gold Line Board Member and Pomona Mayor Tim Sandoval; Metro Board Member and Glendale Mayor Ara Najarian; Foothill Gold Line Board Chair and Claremont Council Member Ed Reece; Foothill Gold Line Board Vice Chair and Glendora Council Member Mendell Thompson; and SGVCOG President, Foothill Gold Line Board Member and La Verne Mayor Tim Hepburn. Past and present Foothill Gold Line board members, as well as mayors and council members from throughout the Foothill corridor, also attended. 790 KABC radio host Frank Mottek served as the Master of Ceremonies for the dedications in Glendora, San Dimas and Pomona; Chair Reece was the Master of Ceremonies in La Verne. 'Completing these four new stations and the overall 9-mile project from Glendora to Pomona on time and on budget would not have been possible without the support, partnership and dedication of our corridor cities, elected officials and staff,' stated Foothill Gold Line CEO, Habib F. Balian. 'The Construction Authority is tremendously grateful to have had these corridor cities by our side, as we navigated the project's construction through the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, record heat waves, and torrential rainstorms.' Each of the four new stations features a center platform with light rail tracks on both sides for eastbound and westbound trains; multi-modal parking facility with EV charging and amenities for riders arriving by bus, bike, walking or drop-off; tens of thousands of square feet of landscaping, including hundreds of native and drought-tolerant shrubs and trees adorning the walkways and station areas; and unique station artwork designed by a city-selected station artist/artist team that incorporate each city's history, culture and landscape. The four new stations will provide connections to important regional destinations like the Fairplex (recently announced as the venue to host cricket for the 2028 Olympic Games, and home to the annual LA County Fair), colleges and universities, historic downtowns, museums, regional parks and open space areas, and much more. In addition, the extension will provide a direct link between the Metro A Line and Metrolink San Bernardino Line in Pomona, allowing riders from each system to easily transfer – creating endless possibilities for connections throughout the region. The Foothill Gold Line was the first Measure M-funded light rail project to break ground and is named one of Metro's 28 priority projects to be completed before the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. It is funded by Los Angeles County's Measure M, along with residual funds from Measure R not used to complete the Pasadena to Azusa segment; as well as State of California greenhouse gas reduction funds. Media kit with photos from each ceremony, project maps, station photos and station fact sheets is available at About the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority – The Construction Authority is an independent transportation planning and construction agency created in 1998 by the California State Legislature to plan, design and build the Metro Gold Line light rail system from Union Station to Montclair (now part of the Metro A Line system). Over the last 25 years, the agency has successfully completed more than 34 miles of light rail and 23 stations over three construction segments - Union Station to Pasadena in 2003, Pasadena to Azusa segment in 2015, and Glendora to Pomona in 2025 - all on time and on budget. The agency is preparing the final 3.3-mile, two-station project segment from Pomona to Montclair for construction, which will include stations in the cities of Claremont and Montclair. View original content: SOURCE Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority
