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Monterey Park observes Sept. 11 The City of Monterey Park will hold its annual Patriot Day observance of those lost to the 2001 terrorist attacks in a ceremony on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:30 a.m. at city hall. The public is invited to attend the ceremony that will feature the pledge of allegiance, the national anthem, greetings and comments by elected officials, presentations by fire and police departments, special guest speakers, participation by local veterans of American Legion Post 397, a ringing of the bell and a moment of silence. The ceremony will be held on the front lawn near the veterans and war memorials. Monterey Park city hall is located at 320 W. Newmark Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754. For more information, please contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at 626-307-1388 or visit the city website at www.ci.monterey-park.ca.us.

West Nile Virus activity confirmed in the cities of Arcadia, Irwindale, Monterey Park West Nile virus activity is increasing in the San Gabriel Valley. Tests conducted by the San Gabriel Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District confirmed West Nile virus (WNV) in a sample of mosquitoes collected from the city of Arcadia and three Please see page 4

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 09 - SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 - VOLUME 2, NO. 36

Vin Scully selected as 2014 Tournament of Roses® Grand Marshal Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, an icon in American sports history and “the voice of the Los Angeles Dodgers” for 64 years, was announced Thursday as the Grand Marshal for the 2014 Tournament of Roses, themed “Dreams Come True.” Scully will ride in the 125th Rose Parade® presented by Honda and toss the coin at the start of the 100th Rose Bowl Game® presented by VIZIO on January 1, 2014, as well as participate in a number of Tournament-related events throughout the month of December 2013. Tournament of Roses President R. Scott Jenkins made the announcement at a press conference and public event at Tournament House in Pasadena. In his remarks, Jenkins referred to Scully as being in a league of his own and literally the best in his field. “Vin Scully is incredibly accomplished and yet still so down to earth,” said Jenkins. “His own life is one in which many dreams have come true and even more importantly, he has been at the microphone describing for listeners everywhere the dreams of others coming true. I couldn’t be happier that

On Sunday, September 1, 2013 at 1:05 a.m., 8 Glendale units (1 Battalion Chief Command Team, 3 engine companies, 2 ladder truck companies, 1 air utility company, and 1 basic life support ambulance) along with one Los Angeles County Fire Department engine company under the direction of Battalion Chief Thomas Propst responded to a reported garage fire located at the 3509 Rosemary Avenue in the City of Glendale. Glendale Engine 29 arrived on scene and discovered one story single family dwelling with a two car detached garage to the rear of the property well involved in fire. With exposures threatened to adjacent properties, firefighters forced entry through the roll up garage door and deployed hand lines making an aggressive attack extinguishing the bulk of the fire and eliminating the chance of spread to other structures. Knock down of the fire was declared at 1:15 a.m.; 10 -Photo by Terry Miller

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Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens Sunset Safari

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Rep. Adam Schiff speaks out for military action in Syria

walkabouts. Safari Club is GLAZA’s premier upper-level giving society starting at $1,500. Donors have numerous opportunities throughout the year for encounters with exotic animals, meetings and discussions with the Zoo Director and curators, and learning the latest in wildlife research and conservation from experts in the field. Individuals who be-

Congressman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), a senior Member of the Intelligence Committee, released the following statement after briefings by the Administration over the past few days on the Syria crisis . Schiff joins a growing list of Democrats and Republicans who feel that action is warranted now after the chemical attacks. “During the past ten days I have been receiving updated intelligence briefings and reports, and the evidence is now compelling that the Assad regime gassed its own people on August 21, killing about 1400 including over 400 children. This

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Saturday - Sept. 28

Sunset Safari, an exclusive after-hours wildlife fest at the L.A. Zoo for Safari Club donors hosted by the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), takes place on Saturday, September 28, 2013. One of many Safari Club benefits, the evening features wildlife of Africa and South America and gives guests a chance to experience animals up close through keeper talks, animal feedings, training demonstrations, and strolling animal

Glendale garage fire causes $100,000 damage

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