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SepTeMber 28, 2012
governor signs legislation to allow potential voters to register right before elections
California Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 1436, legislation by Assembly Member Mike Feuer (DLos Angeles), to increase voter turnout by allowing potential voters to register in the days preceding an upcoming election, including Election Day. Currently, voters must register at least 15 days prior to the next election. “This new law will help assure that all eligible Californians will have the chance to determine who speaks for them in Washington, Sacramento
and their home towns,� said Feuer. “By recognizing the importance of increasing voter turnout in our state, we are improving the democratic process in California.� Currently in California, voter affidavits must be hand-delivered or postmarked to a county elections office at least 15 days before the election. Exceptions are made for people who become US citizens seven to 14 days before Election Day. These individuals are allowed to register and vote up to seven days
prior to the election. Currently, 10 states allow some form of Election Day registration, including Connecticut, Idaho, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Although the provisions of AB 1436 will go into statute on Jan.1, 2014, the law will take effect when Vote Cal, the state’s federally mandated statewide voter database, is fully implemented by the Secretary of State’s office.
police investigating shooting death of 19-year-old as possibly gang-related
Two men, one juvenile arrested for murder of 20-year-old
On Tuesday, Sept. 25, at approximately 8:50pm, officers from the Long Beach Police Department were dispatched to a report of gunshots in the area of 7th Street and Rose Avenue. Responding officers found an adult male lying on the ground suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Long Beach Fire Paramedics transported the victim to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The preliminary investigation determined that the victim, identified as 20-year-old Gerardo Placencia of Long Beach, was walking with his 12-yearold relative, who was riding her scooter just in front of him. The pair walked past the three suspects who happened to be leaving a local business. When the three suspects approached Placencia, they asked him what gang he belonged to. Fearing something might happen, the victim did not respond and tried to quickly walk away. As the suspects followed behind the pair, one of them, without provocation, produced a firearm and fired multiple times. The female relative went into a local business to seek assistance, and the suspects ran away from the scene. Detectives worked continuously since the murder and have arrested three Long Beach residents for this crime. All three suspects live in Long Beach and are identified as 19year-old Montreal Hill, 18year-old Eric Hubbard, and a 15-year-old male juvenile. All of the suspects are currently being held on gang-related murder charges. Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact Long Beach Police Detectives Malcolm Evans or Todd Johnson at (562) 5707244. Anonymous tips may be submitted via text or web by visiting tipsoft.com .
Source: LBPD
transported by paramedics to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. The preliminary investigation indicated that Rodriguez was walking in the area when he was confronted by two suspects. A motive for the shooting is undetermined, but the incident is being investigated as possibly gang-related. No suspect informa-
tion is available at this time. Anyone who may information regarding this crime is urged to contact Long Beach Police Homicide Detectives Scott Lasch and Donald Goodman at (562) 5707244. Anonymous tips may be submitted via text or web by visiting tipsoft.com . Source: LBPD
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SaFeTY FIrST What Car-seat safety check at the 5th District Good Neighbor Festival and Picnic Who Miller’s Children’s Hospital Where El Dorado Branch Library parking lot, 2900 N. Studebaker Rd. When Saturday, Sept. 29 from 10am to 2pm More Info Attendees may have their child’s car seat inspected by certified technicians. Technicians will provide consultations and help ensure children are safe before every trip. Spaces are limited. Call (562) 933-9151 or email dluna2@memorialcare.org to schedule a free consultation.
plaNTINg THe SeedS FOr grOWTH What Partners of Parks fundraiser Who Hosted by El Dorado Nature Center Where El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E. Spring St. When Saturday, Sept. 29 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm More Info El Dorado Nature Center will host “Planting the Seeds for Growth,� celebrating Partners of Parks. Guests will enjoy organic wine and hors d’oeuvres provided by Primal Academy while watching the sun set over the Nature Center lake. Tickets are available for $50. Call (562) 570-3209 to purchase tickets.
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brINg JIMMY HOMe What Benefit game Who LBPD Women’s Flag Football Where Eddie West Field, 602 N. Flower St. in Santa Ana When Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1:30pm More Info Jimmy Pequeno’s senior year at El Toro High School was abruptly halted when he was involved in a serious car accident on July 1, 2011. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury with multiple skull fractures, a collapsed lung and multiple broken bones. A medically induced coma was followed by multiple surgeries and procedures. He is the son of an Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy. All proceeds will benefit his continued longterm recovery. Visit bringjimmyhome.com .
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On Friday, Sept. 21, at approximately 10:10pm, a shooting occurred in the 700 block of Chestnut Avenue that resulted in the death of a male adult. Officers arrived and discovered the victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the upper torso. The victim, identified as 19-year-old Estuaredo Rodriguez of Long Beach, was
Source: Feuer’s office
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CallINg all WrITerS What Free writers event Who Hosted by the California Writers Club of Long Beach Where Long Beach Los Altos Branch Library, 614 East Britton Dr. When Saturday, Oct. 13 from 3pm to 5pm More Info Lisa Napoli, a radio host and columnist for the New York Times and MSNBC, will speak at the event. Doors open at 2:30pm for networking prior to the speaker. Visit calwriterslongbeach.org, call (562) 400-1100 or email info@calwriterslongbeach.org .