WEEK IN REVIEW: Lockdown, Schools, Chinese New Year

This week brought a lot of news to Diamond Bar, including our top story about a lockdown at Diamond Bar High, and other news in schools including a new computer pilot program at Pantera Elementary.

We also saw the first day of Chinese New Year and spoke with the family of Sherry Arnold, whose tragic death in a house fire last week prompted many readers to express their condolences and wishes for the family here on Diamond Bar Patch.

Here are Diamond Bar Patch's top stories from this week:

Monday:

• Diamond Bar Patch announced the that will help share wisdom and information about parenting in and around Diamond Bar.
• Diamond Bar Patch announced a for our new weekly Whiz Kid of the week feature.
• A plant closure at the F.E. Weymouth Treatment Plant in LaVerne .

Tuesday:

• Diamond Bar High School was placed on lockdown around 12:30 p.m. after . The student was safely detained by Sheriff's officers and will undergo psychological evaluation.
• Going Green columnist Steven Williams writes on and in the garden in anticipation of a that will leave Diamond Bar with half of its water reserves in early March. See Monday for that story.
• The city council was set Tuesday to approve in the case of dangerous animal reports.
• Patch's uncovers yet more absurd items for sale out on the Net, including that will entertain you.
• Inland Valley Hope Partners is helping to and have a number of volunteer opportunities for local residents to take on.
• topped out this week's .
• A local group lost an appeal to demand more detailed environmental assessments of the .

Wednesday:

• Pomona Unified School District is , in expectation that voters will not extend taxes to cover education expenses. The district will plan to cut $28.5 million from the budget, which means a $349 cut per student from current spending.
• During PUSD's first-ever board meeting in Diamond Bar, the district .
• The city of Diamond Bar and identified an undeveloped plot of land adjacent to Pantera park as the most likely site.
• Our new Momstalk Q&A asked parents , and which you would not want to see cut with impending budget cutbacks.
• The Mt. SAC women's basketball team dons pink uniforms .
• Castle Rock Elementary student Ryan Vargas was the Patch Whiz Kid of the week for his , scoring 42 out of a total 48 points for his team during a recent Diamond Bar NJB matchup.

Thursday:

• Charmien Chang tells about the and the reason why firecrackers are a popular way to celebrate.
• The Brahmas fell to the Mustangs basketball on Wednesday night on the and side.
• Walnut Valley School District that highlighted the district's high test scores.
• Our Patch Picks of the week detailed the — other than your living room, of course. Check out these places nearby.
  

Friday:

• The alleged in Diamond Bar in November are in police custody after one suspected leader of a Korean organized crime ring surrendered to police in Pomona on Thursday.
• Sherry Arnold died last week in a house fire on Beaverhead Drive. Her family, friends, and husband .

Saturday:

• The death of Jack LaLanne on Jan. 23, 2011 at the age of 96 offers an opportunity for reflection on what it takes to stay healthy into the Golden Years. Health and wellness Columnist Gabriela Klein talks about for seniors to stay in shape.
• Columnist Jon Grundy details the ins and outs of the SAT "" and tells how test-takers can make the most out of any uncertainty.