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THURSDAY, APRIL 16 - APRIL 22 , 2015
Coalition Claims CleanTech’s New Facility Violates Zoning
CAL FIRE and California National Guard Train in the Air
VOLUME 3, NO. 16
BY MARIELA PATRON
A coalition made up of environmentalists, community volunteers, and religious leaders in defense of the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area continued their fight against CleanTech Environmental Inc.’s new used-oil treatment and hazardous waste storage facility last week. The coalition signed a letter asking the Irwindale City Council to rectify alleged incorrect zoning code information the Department of Toxic Substances Control obtained while assessing the Environmental Impact Report for CleanTech’s new facility. Please see page 5
Cal FIRE and National Guard trained last week in aerial firefighting tactics for the upcoming fire season -File Photo by Terry Miller
As California enters its fourth year of drought, CAL FIRE and the California National Guard held their annual fire aviation training in preparation for the peak fire season ahead. The training this year was held last week at the CAL FIRE
Academy in Ione and Lake Pardee in Amador County. “As the drought continues to create extreme fire conditions, it is more important than ever to train with our partners in order to be prepared for our state’s inevitable
wildfires,” said Chief Ken Pimlott, director of CAL FIRE. “During years of high fire activity, the assistance from the California National Guard has been vital in aiding us battle large, damaging fires.” CAL FIRE and the Cali-
the first African-American female sergeant and lieutenant. Some of the numerous jobs she had on the force include patrol officer, detective, and
community liaison. As a lieutenant, she was the Public Information Officer & Adjutant
In a moving ceremony Monday at the State Capitol, Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) honored Holocaust survivor Ike Langholz of Pasadena, whose nightmarish journey through the Nazi occupation of Poland was recounted on the Assembly floor as part of Holocaust Remembrance Week. “I am honored to be able to share Ike Langholz’ story of survival in the face of incredible pain and suffering at the hands of the Nazis,” said Assemblymember Holden. “Ike lived through extreme persecution and horrific experiences during this agonizing dark history. The number of survivors is dwindling, so we are here today to raise awareness of these dark events and honor Ike for his courage and his willingness to tell his story.”
Phlunte’ Riddle Opens Campaign for State Senate District 5
Phlunte’ Riddle, a popular former Pasadena local law enforcement figure who is active in Pasadena as a businesswoman and community leader, announced her candidacy for California State to replace Senator Carol Liu. “I have spent my life serving our community and actively listening to the resident’s concerns. I will draw from my work as a public safety officer, businesswoman, and an educator to find solutions to the challenges facing California.” Riddle’s campaign team will be led by Doug Herman of The Strategy Group, David Pruitt of David Pruitt Consulting, and David Binder of David Binder Research. Riddle spent nearly 29 years rising through the ranks of the Pasadena Police Department. She broke barriers as the first woman to be permanently assigned as a gang/street narcotics officer,
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fornia National Guard have worked in cooperation for over three decades, enabling CAL FIRE to augment its helicopter fleet during times when the department is battling numerous large wildfires at the same time. The training that the
National Guard pilots and crewmembers receive includes basic incident management, firefighting operations and safety. “Cal Guard aircraft and crews train throughout Please see page 5
Pasadena Holocaust Survivor Honored at Capitol Ceremony
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