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Seven-Year-Old Sells Lemonade to Thank Local Cops With Box of Donuts
‘Heart Melting Moment,’ Says El Monte PD With all the national media focusing on so many shootings in the nation’s police departments … one young man in El Monte wanted to show his appreciation for the officers who protect his neighborhood. The following was posted on El Monte PD’s Facebook page: “While most kids spend their remaining days of summer salvaging their remaining days of fun, 7-yearold Cruz Acosta ran a lemonade stand yesterday in the 100 degree heat. But the reason why he did this will surprise you. “He spent the entire day in the heat serving up lemonade in order to raise enough money to buy a box of donuts for the men and women of the El Monte Police Department. “His parents said, ‘With all the stuff happening on the news, our son felt compelled to show you all you are appreciated.’ “Well little Cruz did it. He raised enough money to buy us this delicious box! This unexpected surprise happened when he showed up to the station along with mom and dad and this huge pink box! “Thank you Acosta family and thank you Cruz for your support. Your sign of appreciation is humbling and a reminder of why each of our members feels they belong to our community. Thank you again Cruz and family.” Sincerely, - Your El Monte Police Department
COMPLIMENTARY COPY VOLUME 20, NO. 31
Temple City Residents Receive Honorific Recognition Nikki Woo and Jessica Huang of Temple City were named the Distinguished Young Women of Los Angeles County. Woo was also awarded the overall Interview and Scholastics Awards. Huang was also awarded the overall Interview and Self-Expression Awards. - Nikki Woo: 2017 Distinguished Young Woman of Los Angeles County. Woo attends Temple City High School and resides in Temple City. She has a vast array of hobbies and is involved in a wide variety of activities such as Colorguard, speech and debate, and her high school’s musical theatre and prom dance planning SEE PAGE 14
San Gabriel Launches Budget Transparency Tool
Seven-year-old Cruz Acosta with his mom, dad, and local PD officer.
- Photo courtesy Facebook
The City of San Gabriel recently launched the Financial Transparency Portal to help local residents and business owners better understand the city’s budget decisions by giving them unprecedented access to city finances. The portal, which can be accessed at www.sangabrielcity.com/FinancialPortal, displays government spending and revenue detail dating back to 2012. It is a userfriendly, interactive tool that allows community members SEE PAGE 14