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THURSDAY, JULY 13, 2017 - JULY 19, 2017 - VOLUME 21, NO.28
Los Angeles County to Spend $29.4 Million on Firefighting Choppers To enhance the Fire Department’s fleet of firefighting aircraft, the Board of Supervisors Tuesday authorized the acquisition of two Sikorsky S70i Firehawk helicopters for the Department’s Air Operations Section. “This acquisition supplements our county’s potent aerial fire-fighting arsenal and our ability to knock down wildfires to protect life and property,” Supervisor Barger said. At a cost of nearly $29.45 million, the two aircraft will be customized to include a 1,000-gallon water tank, custom landing gear, rescue hoist, and other specialized systems. Scheduled for delivery in December 2017, both helicopters are anticipated to be operational by the 2018 fire season. “These new aircraft will provide upgraded operational capabilities to meet current and anticipated future mission requirements,” the Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a staff report.
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Segment of CA-134 Freeway Homicide Detectives & Family Named After President Obama Is Members Ask Public for One Step Closer to Fruition Information in Shooting Death of Alhambra Mother, Reward Offered
A $20,000 reward was offered Tuesday during a press conference in hopes of influencing the public to come forward with information about a suspect who shot and killed an employee during a robbery. Xiuxia “Michelle” Chen was a dedicated employee of an Alhambra motel located in the 2700 block of West Valley Boulevard, where she had been employed for the last six years. The 45-yearold mother of two regularly worked the night shift alone in the front lobby, which is where she encountered the suspect. Shortly before 11:00 P.M. on Friday, June 2, 2017,
The murderer was captured on security camera. – Courtesy LASD
a man dressed in all black clothing, wearing a cap which covered his face, entered the lobby and pointed a handgun at Michelle. The suspect demanded money, then reached
over the front counter and fatally shot the victim. The suspect fled the location on foot while Michelle
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Monday night, Senator Anthony J. Portantino’s legislation, SCR 8, which will name the segment of the CA-134 freeway between the Glendale CA-2 and the Interstate 210 Freeway the “President Barack H. Obama Freeway,” passed the Assembly Transportation Committee with overwhelming support. President Obama began his college education in California, attending Occidental College in Eagle Rock from 1979 to 1981. He lived in Pasadena during his sophomore year. His attendance at Occidental College influenced his political trajectory and led him to become one of the most revered and respected presidents in American history. In recognition of his contributions as a community activist, educator, and public servant, dozens of schools, streets, and other facilities across the country have been named after President Obama. Senator Portantino, who represented Eagle Rock while in the State Assembly, commented: “I am excited to see my colleagues in the
Former President Barack Obama.
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Assembly support this effort to recognize and respect President Obama’s leadership, legacy and direct connection to Southern California. His years as a District 25 resident played a major role in determining his successful future.” Congressman-elect Jimmy Gomez, who represented Eagle Rock in the Assembly, was a principal co-author on this resolution.