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MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 2017 - AUGUST 13, 2017 - VOLUME 10, NO. 32
Scores of Arcadia Residents Displaced by Early Morning Apt. Complex Fire Arcadia Firefighters Injured
TERRY MILLER STORY & PHOTO Scores of residents were displaced after a fire tore through their apartment complex in Arcadia early Thursday morning. The fire was initially reported around 6 a.m… at the apartment building in the 800 block of Fairview Avenue. In addition to the fire and smoke, firefighters had to contend with extreme temperatures and high humidity. The fire appeared to initially be burning in the roof of complex, according to local television news helicopter images At least 14 apartment units were affected before additional firefighters from Pasadena, Arcadia, Monrovia, San Marino and South Pasadena were called in for mutual aid from Verdugo command center. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents who are not allowed back in the complex due to structural concerns. Police, firefighters and SEE PAGE 3
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Wally Hebeish Appointed Deputy Chief of Police Long Beach Police Chief Robert Luna has announced the appointment of Commander Wally Hebeish to Deputy Chief. In his new assignment, Deputy Chief Hebeish will lead the Support Bureau. “An internal promotional review process was conducted involving many highly qualified applicants. I would like to commend all of the candidates for their accomplishments and the leadership they provide SEE PAGE 3
Wally Hebeish. - Courtesy photo
Spread Joy, Optimism and Inspiration at Chalk the Walks Riverside 2017 Chalk the Walks 2017 is on Tuesday, August 15, 2017! Spend a few minutes outside spreading your positive and inspirational messages. What is Chalk the Walks? Chalk the Walks was created by The Joy Team in 2011 as a way to spread joy, optimism and inspiration through the power of sidewalk chalk by sharing positive messages throughout communities around the world. It is super fun and very easy to participate! Don’t have sidewalk chalk?
NO WORRIES! The Neighborhood Engagement Division has you covered. All you have to do is visit a Chalk Stop to pick some up. Chalk Stops will be located at all public libraries and community centers during the first week of August. We ask that you please chalk responsibly. - Be respectful: consider your neighbors and others who will see you chalked walks. SEE PAGE 3
DA Finds Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting in Ontario Justified The San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office has completed its review of the fatal officer-involved shooting of a 17-year-old juvenile subject by Ontario Police Corporal Zachary McWaters, Officer Michael Mora, and Corporal Scott Shaffer on Aug. 20. Under the facts, circumstances and the applicable law, all involved officers were justified in using deadly force to protect themselves and others.