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Top Patch Stories This Week: Fallen Firefighters Collection, Florida Boycott Bill and More

Take a look at some of our most popular and interesting headlines.

Close out your weekend with a recap of the most interesting and popular Patch articles from last week. 

Below are the stories that topped the headlines in the San Gabriel Valley and Crescenta Valley.

Arcadia

Brush Fire Extinguished at Peck Road Water Conservation Park

The fire grew to three acres Thursday night before it was eventually knocked down.

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The Fork Foundation, a charitable organization centered around Pasadena's giant Fork in the Road art piece, collected more than $1,200 in donations Friday and Saturday for families of the several firefighters who recently died battling a Prescott Arizona wildfire.

Sierra Madre

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Local Rep to Introduce Florida Boycott Bill

Assemblyman Chris Holden, D-Pasadena, who represents multiple local foothill cities, called for a boycott and law change in Florida following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin shooting.

Monrovia

Gordon Ramsay's Makeover 'Didn't Work,' Restaurant to Close

Gordon Ramsay filmed an episode of his show "Kitchen Nightmares" at Sam's Kebab Room in Monrovia last summer. This summer, the restaurant is going out of business.

South Pasadena 

Post Office Burglarized

Mail was reported missing from the South Pasadena post office at 1001 Fremont Ave. following an early morning break in July 13, according to police.

'Pit Bulls' Attack Puppy, Bite People in Pasadena

Two dogs that appeared to be pit bulls violently attacked a puppy walked by its owner in Pasadena Thursday.


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