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Center, online at www.anaheim.net/veterans, offers information and resources such as the Military Banner program, the Veterans Memorial Burial Flag Flying Program, and others, states the program web site. The web site also shares information about housing and employment assistance for veterans and their families. The website gives “exist-
A drunken driver was convicted and sentenced today to nine years and four months in state prison for killing two friends by crashing into a light pole after losing control of his vehicle. Ryan Manuel Hernandez, 24, Anaheim, was found guilty in a court trial of two felony counts of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated without gross negligence. At approximately 2:00 a.m. on Feb. 10, 2012, Ryan Hernandez drove under the influence of alcohol after a night of drinking at a bar in Fullerton to celebrate friend Jose Zuniga’s 24th birthday. He drove while impaired on La Mirada Boulevard in Buena Park with Jose Zuniga in the front passenger seat and 22-year-olds Everado Zuniga and Jose Hernandez in the back seat. Ryan Hernandez struck a raised median while attempting to change lanes, losing control of his vehicle, and crashing into a light pole. Everado Zuniga and Jose Hernandez were trapped in the back seat of the car and pronounced dead at the scene. Jose Zuniga refused medical attention. When contacted at the scene by officers from the Buena Park Police Department (BPPD), Ryan Hernandez displayed objective signs of alcohol intoxication including bloodshot and watery eyes and emitting a strong odor of alcohol. The defendant was transported to the hospital to be treated for a sprained arm and was released to the custody of BPPD. During the sentencing today, the mother of Jose Hernandez
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California High Desert State Prison, where a race-based lockdown called for a civil rights law suit - Courtesy Photo
In 2006, African American inmates of the California High Desert State Prison had been locked down for 14 months deprived
from outdoor exercise, rehabilitation programs, and prison jobs after two guards had been attacked by prisoners. The lockdown was
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Veterans to be honored at city event by Vickie Vértiz At a commemorative ceremony on Saturday, November 8 at the Veterans Monument in downtown Anaheim, The City of Anaheim will honor our veterans this coming month. The public event will take place from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. However, people can always pay their respects to our veterans at the monument at any time. The person leading the event is Councilwoman Lucille
Kring. The event will feature music, a color guard presentation, guest speakers, and patriotic musical tributes. The Anaheim Veterans Monument is at the corner of Anaheim Boulevard and Broadway. But this event is not the only way the city honors our veterans. The city provides a thorough set of services for them once they come home and while they are active military members. The Veterans Resource