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Monday, april 28, 2014 - may 4, 2014 - Volume 3, No. 17
Two former Sheriff ’s deputies charged with conspiracy
Armenia community commemorates 99th Anniversary of Genocide
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today that two former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies have been charged with conspiracy, perjury and other charges for allegedly planting guns inside a medical marijuana dispensary to justify an arrest. Julio Cesar Martinez and Anthony Manuel Paez are scheduled to be arraigned June 17, 2014 at the Foltz Criminal Justice Center, Department 30. The two were booked and released on Friday, April 18, 2014 on $50,000 bail each. Julio Cesar Martinez and Anthony Manuel Paez separated from the Sheriff’s Department on February 27, 2013. There was an administrative investigation where the appropriate administrative action was taken. Martinez was a 15-year veteran of the Department and Paez was a 7-year veteran.
Burbank Police Department’s 2014 Citizen Survey As part of its commitment to provide the best possible service to our community, the Burbank Police Department is requesting the community’s assistance in helping us assess our services by completing a brief survey. The survey will help us identify areas for improvement and will help us plan the police Department’s future community policing efforts. The survey is available on the Department’s website and the responses can be submitted anonymously.
-Photo by Terry Miller
The annual event is organized by the Armenian Community Coalition of Pasadena, in conjunction with the City of Pasadena. Armenian organizations, churches and local private and public schools students from the greater Pasadena area par-
ticipated. The program started with a presentation of Colors by AGBU scouts followed by the rendition of the anthems of the United States and the Republic of Armenia. The boy scouts of the Armenian General Benevolent Union’s
Great race place to offer live racing throughout racing’s triple crown Santa Anita Park’s first-ever Spring Meeting got underway on Friday, as the track presented an eight-race program with a twilight first post time of 3 p.m. The 40-day Spring Meet will feature a number of promotions and events, and the track will offer fans free Infield General Admission and parking through Gate 6 each weekend through closing day, Sunday, June 29. Gate 6 is located off of Colorado Place on the track’s northern perimeter and fans are encouraged to bring beach chairs and picnic items, including food and beverage (no alcohol
Pasadena-Glendale Chapter stood guard. Local, state, and national elected officials and dignitaries attended The keynote speakers were Dr. Hampig Sarafian, in English, and Very Rev. Fr. Andon Atamian, in Ar-
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menian. The Marshall Fundamental School Orchestra performed. Congresswoman Judy Chu, spoke of the importance that US officially recognize the genocide as a Please see page 4
City of Monterey Park Fire Chief Recruitment Survey The City of Monterey Park is currently in the process of hiring a new fire chief. As part of this effort, the city is inviting all city residents and community stakeholders to provide input on the best attributes for the next chief. The community’s responses to the short survey are essential to ensuring the best possible candidates are considered in the selection of a successful chief. The survey is designed to ensure that participants are able to express what is important to them in the city’s next fire chief. In order to achieve this goal, the survey can be submitted anonymously, but respondents will have the option to include a name at the end of the survey. The city thanks all residents, stakeholders and participants for providing their input in this important process.
Monterey Park celebrates Cinco de Mayo Sunday, May 4 at Barnes Park
or glass containers). With the exception of opening week and Memorial Day week, Santa Anita will operate on a regular Thursday through Sunday schedule. First post time on all Fridays except Kentucky Oaks Day, May 2, will be at 3 p.m. First post time on all other race days, except Triple Crown days, will be at 1 p.m. Upcoming Events & Promotions For Santa Anita’s Spring Meeting Free Infield Admission & Parking Each Weekend In addition to coast to coast wagering and com-
The Monterey Park Cinco de Mayo Committee will be conducting its 32nd annual celebration of Mexican culture on Sunday, May 4, 12:50-6:00 p.m. at the Barnes Park Amphitheater. The committee invites residents from all over Southern California to bring their family, friends and neighbors to this unforgettable “Magic of Mexico: An afternoon of Mexican Culture.” As always, the event is free to the public. The community celebration will feature authentic Mexican food, a raffle and performances by outstanding mariachi musicians, folklorico dancers and special performances.
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-Photo by Terry Miller