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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2016 - OCTOBER 19, 2016 - VOLUME 5, NO. 41
San Gabriel Airport Annual Air Fair, Saturday Oct. 15
Gabe Lopez will be one of a handful of local pilots willing to take you for a flight in his 1940 Stearman (for a nominal fee). Don’t miss this Saturday’s big event.
Neighbor Killed After Complaining About Graffiti Three gang members have been found guilty of the murder of an Arleta man who had complained about graffiti in front of his house, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Christopher Adauta aka Piso, 21, was found guilty of one count of firstdegree murder and Javier Garcia aka Fects, 23, and Oscar Sanchez aka Crudo,
30, were both found guilty of second-degree murder. Deputy District Attorney Robert Rabbani of the Hardcore Gang Division said sentencing in case PA082688 is scheduled on Nov. 15 in Department E of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, San Fernando Branch. At about 4 a.m. on Dec. 21, 2014, Garcia, Adauta and Sanchez did donuts in
their car in front of Edgar Barrientos’s house in an effort to lure him out of his home, the prosecutor said. Once the victim came out of his house all three defendants beat him to the ground on two separate occasions, according to court testimony. When two neighbors came to his aid, the three SEE PAGE2
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San Gabriel Valley Airport, formally known as the El Monte Airport will be hosting its annual exciting air fair this Sat Oct .15 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. A small regional airport, the San Gabriel Valley hosts some of the best examples of British and American vintage aircraft. Among other planes on display at the airport will be Gabe Lopez’ (who we unofficially call the Mayor of San Gabriel Valley Airport) will have his beautiful 1940 Stearman biplane from WWII on display. That plane was a regular character on the long running TV series called JAG It’ll be great fun for all the family members of all ages. The event is free and not only will include vintage planes but also some classic cars. There will be an opportunity to fly around San Gabriel Valley for a nominal fee. There will be booths from LASD, City of El Monte, El Monte PD. There’s a free shuttle from the Metro Station to the airport sponsored by the City of El Monte. The San Gabriel Valley Airport is located at 4233 Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte. For more information please call Airport Manager Jared Birch at (626) 4486129.
Free Food Friday at Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop’s New Glendale Spot Free Food Friday in celebration of the Grand Opening of Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop Glendale. On Friday Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., LA locals will be able to treat themselves to one of Greenleaf’s five free food offerings at their brand new restaurant located along Glendale’s most-happening street for SEE PAGE 3
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