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DMV reminds motorists of new 2014 laws With 2014 just around the corner, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is reminding motorists of some of the new laws that will become effective 2014. The following laws go into effect on January 1, 2014, unless otherwise noted. Bicycles: Passing Distance. AB 1371 (Bradford), known as the Three Feet for Safety Act, will require a motor vehicle driver passing a bicycle that is proceeding in the same direction to pass with no less than 3 feet between any part of the vehicle and any part of the bicycle or driver. When three feet is not possible, the motor vehicle must slow to a Please see page 2
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2014 - JANUARY 06, 2014 - VOLUME 2, NO. 52
Rose Parade floats – See how they do it
Services, Fiesta Parade Floats, Phoenix Decorating Co. and Paradiso Parade Floats. Volunteers may also contact the six participating self-built float organizations: Burbank Tournament of Roses Association, Cal Poly Universities (Pomona & San Luis Obispo), Downey Rose Float
On the eve of Christmas, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. announced that he has granted 127 pardons. The individuals granted pardons all completed their sentences and have been released from custody for more than a decade without further criminal activity. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Most applicants for a pardon have obtained a Certificate of Rehabilitation, which is an order from a superior court declaring that a person convicted of a crime is now rehabilitated. A gubernatorial pardon may be granted to people who have demonstrated exemplary behavior and have lived productive and lawabiding lives following their conviction. Pardons are not granted unless they are earned. When a pardon is granted, the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investiga-
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The 125th Rose Parade floats will be available for advanced viewing as they undergo final decorating through Tuesday, December 31. The public may help apply decorations such as seeds, bark, fruits and vegetables, grasses and flowers with the help of professional flower designers.
Decorating and advance viewing of Rose Parade floats will be held at Rosemont Pavilion and at Brookside Pavilion on December 27, 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.; December 28 and 29, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and December 30, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Brookside Pavilion, located at lot I, south side of Rose Bowl Stadium, is acces-
Alleged teenage gang member killed in Unusually warm opening Duarte last day at Santa Anita week brings out the fans A 16-year-old was shot and killed in Duarte Monday night in the third shooting in the city in three days The teenage boy who was said to be affiliated with a gang was shot in the 2500 block of Huntington Dr. around 11:45 PM. The fire department paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene. The victim’s name was not released. Anyone with information about any of these cases was urged to call homicide detectives at (323) 890-5500. Tipsters can also call (800) 222TIPS (8477) or sending an The weather was peremail to lacrimestoppers. fect for a day at the races org. All tips can be made said one long time horseanonymously. man on Thursday as Jay
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sible to disabled visitors. The public viewing and decorating will also be held at Rose Palace on December 27, 12:00 to 5:00 pm.; December 28, 29 and 30, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and December 31, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Those who want to help decorate may contact the four float builders for the Parade: Artistic Entertainment
Governor Brown grants 127 pardons
LASD Temple Station deputies deliver gifts to area kids
Approximately 90 families received food baskets and 200 plus toys collected from Temple Station’s toy drive to help make the holidays a little brighter for those less fortunate in unincorporated Monrovia, San Gabriel, and Arcadia Monday afternoon, as well as the cities of Duarte, South El Monte, Temple City and Rosemead. Deputies Bill Harrington and Reserve Deputy David Chan handed out the gifts to the delighted kids and appreciative parents on Peck Road. The annual event brings not only good cheer to the neighborhoods but also fosters a strong relationship between community members and the department. -Photo by Terry Miller