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MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2017 - DECEMBER 10, 2017 - VOLUME 21, NO. 48
Temple City Partners With Ring For Reduced Pricing On New Video Doorbells In the wake of a recent surge in home break-ins, the city council approved a $40,000 rebate program to subsidize the purchase of Ring video doorbells, which have been shown to reduce residential burglaries by more than 50 percent. Each Ring video doorbell contains a camera that links to its user’s smartphone, tablet or desktop computer. Once the camera is activated by the doorbell or its motion sensors, residents can see, hear and speak to visitors remotely from their devices. The city will offer a $50-per-household subsidy, which will be matched by the Santa Monica-based company for a total $100 rebate for each Temple City customer who purchases a unit through the company’s website using a special promotional code. “The safety of our citizens is of paramount importance,” said Temple City Mayor Cynthia Sternquist. “The success of the video doorbell in nearby communities compelled us to partner with Ring to better enable our residents to proactively protect their property at a reduced price.”
When the Los Angeles Police Department subsidized Ring video doorbells in Wilshire Park in 2015, the neighborhood saw a 55-percent reduction in residential burglaries after six months. The cities of Arcadia, Commerce and La Canada Flintridge have recently established similar programs. Temple City’s program reduces the cost of the video doorbells from their regular pricing of between $199 and $249 to between $99 and $149, depending on the model selected. The program also includes a $30 discount on additional cameras and doorbell units, plus a 20-percent discount on accessories. City officials are in the process of signing the rebate agreement with Ring, which will mark the start of the promotional offer. The rebates will be available to Temple City residents on a first-come, first-served basis until the subsidy runs out. Those interested can receive rebate applications and program information at templecity.us/rebate or by contacting Bryan Ariizumi at (626) 285-2171, ext. 4342.
Book Sale At Feldheym Central Library In San Bernardino The Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library are planning a used Book Sale on Saturday, December 9, 2017. It will be held in the Friends’ Room located at the rear of the Norman F. Feldheym Central Library, 555 W. 6th Street in San Bernardino. The entrance is outside at the back of the library, near the loading dock. The member’s only sale is from 9 AM to 12 Noon. The public is welcome from 12 noon to 4 PM. Over 10,000 books will be available, for $1 or less. Ask about free ref-
erence materials for teachers. There will be a followup Bag Sale on Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy a grocery bag for only $2 and fill it up with your choice of books. Memberships to the Friends are available at nominal cost in the library’s administration office before the sale and in the Friends’ room on the day of the sale. For more information, call 909-381-8251 or visit www.sbpl.org or www.facebook.com/SBPLfriends/
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City of Long Beach Launches Text to 9-1-1 Service Beginning Friday December 1, 2017, hearing and speech-impaired residents of Long Beach and those in situations where it is too dangerous to dial 9-1-1 for help in an emergency, can Text to 9-1-1. “Call if you can -- text if you can’t” is the slogan developed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), that is currently being utilized by Long Beach and other cities in Southern California that are implementing this new technology.
“It is important that all residents are able to contact Police, Fire and emergency medical services when needed,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “Texting is widely used to communicate so it only makes sense that we allow residents to use this technology, Text to 9-1-1, for emergency services as well.” This new service is available to the public, and is especially beneficial to callers that cannot comSEE PAGE 5
Riverside Police Department Unveils New Mobile App The Riverside Police Department is proud to unveil its new and innovative mobile application. The app, available in the Apple and Android app stores, is free to the public and gives you access to the latest news, photos, videos, events, alerts, and crime information no matter where you are. In addition, the application allows two-way communications using our social media platforms of Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram, and Twitter. It also includes a
special feature for submitting anonymous tips to the department, and you can file a police report online. Here are some features included in theapplication: • ALERTS: You can sign up for alerts that can will be delivered directly to your cell phone. • SUBMIT A TIP: Be the eyes and ears of RPD by submitting anonymous tips to help fight crime or report suspicious in your SEE PAGE 4