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THURSDAY, AUGUST 10, 2017 - AUGUST 16, 2017 - VOLUME 21, NO. 32
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deputy Loses His Life In a Traffic Collision On Saturday, August 5, 2017 at approximately 2:40 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department tragically lost one of our own. While off-duty and in his personal vehicle, Deputy Michael Haak had stopped on the right shoulder of the I-605, north of South Street presumably experiencing vehicle trouble. Initial statements obtained at the scene indicate Deputy Haak walked onto the traffic side of his vehicle and was struck by a motorist traveling north in the right lane. Deputy Haak was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The other motorist, a 54 year old Buena Park man, stopped at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. Intoxication is not believed to be a factor in the collision. Deputy Haak began his career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in the fall of 1988. During his 29 years with the Sheriff’s Department,
he worked a variety of assignments. His most recent assignment was at Lakewood Sheriff's Station. He is survived by his wife, three children and his sister. Lakewood Station Captain, James Wolak, stated the following while speaking to the personnel who worked with Deputy Haak, "I know many of you worked with Mike and words alone will never be able to ease the overwhelming grief you must be feeling. Please know that Mike loved being a deputy sheriff and lived a very full life. I was proud to witness the overwhelming response from Lakewood Station in support of him and his family. We have Department personnel with his family offering support during this challenging time. As we work through this devastating loss, our thoughts go out to the families and all those affected by this tragedy.” The traffic investigation is being handled by California Highway Patrol, Santa Fe Springs Office.
Deputy Haak.
City of Long Beach and Region Awarded Counter-Terrorism Grant
The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding a $1,223,225 Program to Prepare Communities for Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA Program) grant to the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Areas Security Initiative to enhance security and build capacity for jurisdictions to prepare for, prevent, and respond to complex coordinated terrorist attacks that may occur across the nation. “The safety of our citizens is our top priority so we are looking forward to putting the grant to good use," said Mayor
Robert Garcia. "The support will allow us to create a stronger multi-agency coordinated plan against terror attacks.” The CCTA Program grant is administered by the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Areas Security Initiative (LA/LB UASI), which is composed of agencies representing the City of Los Angeles, City of Long Beach and the County of Los Angeles. Its mission is to enhance regional preparedness for a major emergency or disaster by expanding regional collaboration for prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts. SEE PAGE 3
Local Author Day At Feldheym Central Library in San Bernardino The San Bernardino Public Library is hosting a local author event on Saturday, August 12, 2017. Authors from throughout the Inland Empire have been invited to discuss their works and sell and sign books at the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 w. 6TH St. in San Bernardino from 1:00 to 5:30 PM. This is a good opportunity to meet authors who represent many genres, including fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, fantasy, poetry, children’s books,
young adult books, local history, and mystery. Over 30 authors, poets, and cartoonists have confirmed their participation including: A.J. Avila, Al Ward, Alice Hall, Angie Martin, Beth Winokur, David G. Brown, David Putnam, Dr. Dawn Menge, Ernie Garcia, Eve Gaal, Dr. Frank Stern, Gail Picado, Gary & Isabel Walbourne, Herb Williams, Janet Rendall, Judith Valles, Julia Amante, Larry Burns, Laurence Perry, Luis A. Fuerte, Lynette SEE PAGE 3
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4th Annual Senior Fitness Fair & Expo in Riverside The Eastside Senior Fitness Fair and Expo is hosted in collaboration with HEAL (Healthy Eating and Active Living) Zone partners such as the Riverside Community Health Foundation. The Eastside Senior Fitness Fair will provide a safe, positive and enjoyable event for seniors who will receive resourced, strategies, and nutrition education. Community health focuses on increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, water and physical activity. the event will include music, dancing food tasting and demonstrations, fun interactive exercises, health screening and a walk with Police Department Area Commander. Cost: Free. Location: Bordwell Park. Start Date/ Time: 8/24/2017 9:00 AM. End Date/ Time: 8/24/2017 12:00 PM. Contact: HEAL Zone, , 951.826.2083