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Temple City Man Arrested in Attack on Senior Citizen LASD deputies Tuesday night arrested a man who is suspected of beating up a 79-year-old man at an ATM in Temple City . Eric Clayton Kuhn, 25, of Temple City was booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, according to records at Temple Station. Kuhn allegedly menaced the 79-year-old around 7PM and began screaming . Kuhn then allegedly pushed the senior who hit his head and lost consciousness when he fell. Kuhn is being held at the Inmate Reception Center in lieu of $50,000 bail. Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the Sheriff’s Temple Station Detectives at 626285-7171. Anonymous tipsters can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or text “TIPLA” plus the tip to 274637, or use the website http://lacrimestoppers. org
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 25, 2015
San Gabriel Holds Inaugural Lunar Festival
New El Monte Police Chief McBride Leaves After Immigration Vote Becomes Public The City of El Monte announced Tuesday that the search for a new police chief is once again on, following the decision by Eric McBride to remove himself even after the city announced his appointment last week. The shift was the result of the reaction by some community members regarding a vote McBride had taken as mayor of Hemet in June 2010, wherein the Hemet City Council voted unanimously to support SB 1070, Arizona’s controversial illegal immigration law. Information about political votes are not typically part of a professional recruitment vetting process. Because the San Bernardino Police Department’s Assistant Police Chief had
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BY TERRY MILLER came out to enjoy traditional foods, dancing and exhibits of Chinese culture during the one day event. The festival was held in the Mission District near the
previously served as a city councilman for this city in Riverside County, the issue arose after the initial selection process.
Given the response by some members of the community, McBride decided to withdraw his acceptance of the offer to take the position, noting that his part-
playhouse. Chinese New Year 2015 begins Thursday 19 February, and end on 5 March. It is day one month one of the Chinese lunar
Mardi Gras King Dr. Andrew Lee, shares Mardi Gras Fun with over 1,000 guests Dr. Andrew Lee, whose longtime and wide-ranging association with Methodist Hospital is matched by only a relative few, was be honored Tues when the gala Mardi Gras! 2015 celebration returned to Santa Anita Park. The 20th annual “beads and boas” event featured gourmet foods prepared by dozens of the San Gabriel Valley’s most popular restaurants. A silent auction, raffles for outstanding prizes. Money raised will be used to support the hospital’s Rehabilitation Unit capital campaign, which when completed will elevate Methodist
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Celebrating the year of the Goat, residents in San Gabriel and area cities enjoyed the inaugural New Year Celebrations last Sunday. Hundreds of people
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Pasadena Police Chief Sanchez to Address Gang Violence
nership with the community is critical to his style of policing. “I have always forged strong relationships with the communities I’ve served, including immigrant communities,” McBride said. “But given the political dynamic this is raising, I want to be respectful and just remove myself as a candidate.” McBride was chosen from a field of 25 qualified applicants through an extensive search process overseen by Alliance Resource Consulting, which the city hired to conduct a nationwide search for a new police chief. The company will continue to spearhead the search at no additional cost to the city.
Pasadena Police Chief Phillip Sanchez will be the featured panelist at a “Speak Up” Community Peace Forum held on February 24 from 6: 00 – 7:30 p.m. at Hillsides Peer Resource Center located at 456 E. Orange Grove Blvd. in Pasadena. Chief Sanchez will address the recent increase in gang violence in Northwest Pasadena and the relationship between the Pasadena police department and youth in the community. The Peer Resource Center, a one-stop shop of support for youth in need, is part of Hillsides Youth Moving On (YMO) program, which offers youth formerly in foster care or probation affordable
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Left to right: Brandon Lamar, the organizer of the Community Peace Forum, and Thomas Lee - Courtesy Photo