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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Jan. 31

Today's info and events, updated several times daily.

1. updates you on a stolen 2011 white, four-door Toyota Camry on Park Place in Montrose and the suspect parolee who allegedly burglarized OSH and is still on the run. Also, read the report on the Coors Light 30-packs stolen from Ralphs. 

2. Glendale Unified School District PTA representatives met with the Five Star Coalition which includes Burbank, Glendale, La Canada, Pasadena and South Pasadena on Saturday to discuss legislative action against California state budget cuts. See what parents and educators had to say . 

3.  Counselor Karen Carlson dishes out college application trends and tips for the Montrose and La Crescenta college-bound. See how to avoid the trial and error and make a smooth transition to higher education . 

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4. It has been a good year so far for Los Angeles Sheriff's Department Captain Dave Silversparre. The Capt. Silversparre was named "Peace Officer of the Year"  by the  awarded Silversparre for his "Community Spirit,'' too. Read more about Silversparre's accolades . 

5. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets for a weigh-in from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Chaffee Hall, , 4845 Dunsmore Ave., La Crescenta. The event also offers a program about weight loss and lifestyle. 

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