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COMPLIMENTARY COPY VOLUME 19, NO. 47
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Thousands Hold Vigil for El Monte Resident Killed in Paris Attacks BY TERRY MILLER
Nohemi Gonzales’ mother and stepfather at the vigil for their daughter at CSULB.
Arcadia Council Recap: Crime Stats, Highlands Homes, Replacement Water BY JOE TAGLIERI Several noteworthy items on the Arcadia City Council's agenda Tuesday included a report on local crime statistics, approval of homes at the center of a recently settled lawsuit against the city, and a $2 million water purchase. Crime is rising in Arcadia and countywide, with offenses predominantly concentrated in the realm of property crime, Arcadia Police Chief Bob Guthrie
said in a presentation on 2015 crime totals from January to mid-October. "Across the board ... we have seen an increase in crime," Guthrie said. "The good news is we're still doing better than 2013's numbers, but in 2014 we had an exceptional year when it comes to our ability to reduce crime in certain targeted areas." The chief attributed a significant local uptick in
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Hundreds gathered Sunday afternoon at California State University Long Beach (CSULB) for a vigil honoring the memory of a student who died in the brutal ISIS attacks in Paris, France Friday night. Nohemi Gonzalez, 23, was in a Paris restaurant with friends when she was gunned down. Gonzales was one of 129 people who died Friday after the city was under siege with seven separate attacks that seemed coordinated and well-planned. It was Gonzalez’s dream to visit the City of Light, and she was attending a semester abroad studying design in France. There were a total of 17 CSULB students studying abroad this semester in France. All other students have been reported safe. Hundreds of mourners,
Victim Nohemi Gonzales. - Courtesy of Facebook
Cal State Long Beach faculty, and Gonzalez’s friends and family attended Sunday’s vigil, held in the University Student Union building. While no credible threats have been identified in the SEE PG. 20
Who Knew? Time Capsule Opened After 50 Years Creates Quite a Stink - Literally! BY TERRY MILLER
property crime in part to recent state legislative actions aimed at reducing the prison population by making it more difficult for law enforcement to incarcerate nonviolent offenders. While Guthrie said he was perplexed by the 25 percent drop in shoplifting and a 3 percent drop in commercial burglaries, he noted the Police De SEE PG. 19
After all the speeches and accolades were delivered and proclamations presented by politicians last Thursday, an Arcadia Chamber of Commerce event once again created quite a brouhaha. Chamber CEO Scott Hettrick opened the much lauded “Time Capsule” placed 50 years ago this month in honor of the birth SEE PG. 18
Woman holds her nose when time capsule with deteriorated film is open ed. - Courtesy Photo
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