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Monrovia Weekly ArcAdiA Weekly Temple Tribune MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 2, 2012 VOLUME XVII, NO. XXXXVIII CITY
NTSB to Probe Pasadena Police Helicopter Collision
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Rosemead Works with Nonprofit to Help Families for Holidays BY JIM E. WINBURN
On Sunday, November 18, the NTSB and FAA met with Chief Sanchez and Deputy Chief Qualls to conduct a preliminary investigation. The NTSB
With the help of the City of Rosemead, a local nonprofit continues to bring holiday warmth to many local families in need. The city is collecting food and gifts at various locations throughout Rosemead to support its annual Canned Goods and Toy Drive for the nonprofit food bank People for People. People for People will receive all canned goods and toys donated at special city collection points through Dec. 12. David MontgomeryScott, director of Rosemead Parks and Recreation said once his department receives all the food and toys, “We
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On November 17, at approximately 4:00 p.m., two Pasadena Police Helicopters were involved in an accident when their rotor blades touched during a landing maneuver at the heliport. As a result, the
Police Arrest 24 at Rose Bowl UCLA vs USC Game On Saturday, November 17, the UCLA vs. USC game kicked off under rain clouds. Fan attendance was 83,277.There were 24 people arrested for the following violations during the game. 18 – Penal Code 647(f) Public Intoxication, 4 – Pasadena Municipal Code 3.22.020(F) Interference with special event prohibited, 2 – Vehicle Code 23152(a) (b) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
aircrews from both helicopters were injured with minor cuts and complaint of pain. The aircrews were transported by the Pasadena Fire Department to local area hospitals for medical evaluation. The NTSB
was notified the evening of the accident. The aircraft involved were both Bell OH-58’s, they sustained extensive damage. The following individuals were involved in the collision: Lieutenant Mi-
Antonovich Calls for Task Force to Address Sex Trafficking of Foster Youth Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has introduced a motion to convene a task force to address the problem of sex trafficking of minors in the foster care system. According to the United States Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the statistics on child sex trafficking are staggering -- the average age of entry is 12 years old and the average life expectancy is seven years. In 2010, Los Angeles County Probation Department identified 174 sexually trafficked youth, nearly 70% of whom were part of child welfare services. “Los Angeles County is considered a hub for child sex trafficking,” said Supervisor Michael D. An-
tonovich. “Given that most of these youth have a long history of abuse and neglect and are involved in the foster care system, it is critical that the County address this issue.” The task force, which would be led by the Department of Children and Family Services in conjunction with the County’s Probation Department, Sheriff’s Department, LAPD, District Attorney’s Office, County Police Chiefs Association, Department of Mental Health, and others, will conduct regular meetings and report back to the Board within six months on recommendations to address the recruitment and rehabilitation of foster youth involved in child sex trafficking.
chael Ingram (Commanding Officer), Officer Carol Eldridge (Pilot), Lieutenant Randell Taylor (Traffic Observer), Officer Markus Mendenhall (Pilot), Officer Ryan Smith (Observer), Civilian (Contractor)
Pasadena Certifies EIR for Temporary NFL Use at Rose Bowl
-Photo by Fernando J. Lara
The City Council early Tuesday morning, Nov. 20, approved amending the Arroyo Seco Public Lands Ordinance and
certified the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) as a preliminary step that could lead to a National Football League
(NFL) team’s temporarily use the Rose Bowl Stadium. Please see page 4