Pomona Police Arrest Suspects in Connection to Gas Station Shooting
El Monte Union Celebrates Graduation of More than 2,000 Students
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MONDAY, JUNE 11 - JUNE 17, 2018 - VOLUME 6, NO. 24
LA COUNTY DEPUTIES RUN TO SUPPORT SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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os Angeles County Sheriff’s Department members donned athletic wear and running shoes instead of uniforms and boots for a charitable cause, seeking to raise money for Special Olympics Southern California. The venerated event kickedoff at the historic Hall of Justice, where Sheriff Jim McDonnell announced the participation of Department personnel in the relay. Representatives from other local, participating law enforce-
ment agencies and Bill Shumard, CEO/ President, Special Olympics Southern California, also attended. Approximately 200 deputies from sheriff’s patrol stations and divisions county-wide took part in the relay as part of the Law Enforcement Torch Run® for Special Olympics. This movement was initiated in 1986 by Southern California
Summer Concerts Coming To Riverside The City of Riverside, Parks Recreation and Community Services Department has partnered with the Riverside Downtown Partnership to host the annual Summer Concerts in the Park event at Fairmount Park. This award-winning event features live entertainment, food vendors and youth Fun Zone. New this year, the event will feature a beer/wine garden hosted by Brooks Bar (outside alcohol not permitted). Each night hosts a different live band, performing a wide variety of music styles from latin to classic rock. Concerts begin with performances by contestants from the new Dance Dance Riverside Competition. The annual Summer Concerts in the Park youth Fun Zone, provides a variety of fun-filled activities including bounce houses, face painting, balloon artists,
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Long Beach Parks System Rises to Top 21 in Country Long Beach Parks, Recreation and Marine (PRM) has risen to number 21 among the 100 largest U.S. cities in the Trust for Public Land’s (TPL) 2018 ParkScore® Index survey, a hike from 2017’s 24th place ranking. “Long Beach residents and visitors enjoy exceptional parks and open space areas,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “Our Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department staff work hard every day to provide leisure programs,
maintain parks, beaches and marinas, and to add and improve recreational open space areas. This ranking is a testament to their efforts.” The TPL Report commended PRM for its walkable park access in the city where a total of 81 percent of residents live within a 10-minute walk to a park. Also noted was the City’s investment
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Multiple Job Openings Throughout LA and San Bernardino Counties Various positions available As the economy continues to bounce back, multiple job openings are arising throughout LA and San Bernardino County. Some positions include Forklift drivers, loading/unloading, Pickers using RF scanner, general labor, sorters and more. Regardless of experience
or skill level, if you are willing to learn and are a dedicated employee, it is encouraged for you to reach out as there are multiple positions currently open. The positions are available
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Anaheim P.D. Helps Install Car Seats Is your child's car seat safe & installed correctly? Have your child’s car seat inspected and installed by a Certified Car Seat Technician. Their techs will also teach you on how to install them yourself! Appointments starting at 10AM -- Call 714-345-3493 This is a FREE service - Please bring your child in his/her car seat to the Main Station of the Anaheim Police Department.