Monrovia's World Vision Helps Somalia | Traditional Music | County Says Portantino's Bill a Burden

~ With the United Nations warning of spreading famine in Somalia, World Vision, a Monrovia-based relief organization, is already at work in Somalia with food, healthcare, sanitation and development projects. http://goo.gl/6Xk0i

~ During the Summer Art Walk (7-10 p.m. July 30 along Myrtle in Old Town) there will also be a traditional music performance in the breezeway behind the east-side businesses, featuring Half Again ("Smooth folk with rich harmonies") and the Kattywompus String Band. http://goo.gl/Ca2zB

~ Supervisors for California's Nevada County are unhappy about the rape-kit reporting requirement proposed by Assemblyman Anthony Portantino, who represents part of Monrovia. They say the measure does not provide funding for the extra work. http://goo.gl/qIq5N

- Brad Haugaard