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San Gabriel Fire Chief Gives Advice in the event of a Power Outage
he recent rain and wind event that impacted Southern California a couple of weeks ago toppled several trees in our City, damaged Edison electrical lines, and disrupted several traffic signals. It was a reminder for all of us to jump start our emergency preparedness. Edison has made it much easier for all of us to communicate. In addition to the online Outage Center at www.sce.com, a webenabled mobile phone can be used to easily report and check on the status of power outages. You can visit www.sce.com to download the iphone or android app or call 800.611.1911. Do you know what to do before, during and after a power outage? Safety always comes first during an outage. Here are several suggestions from your San Gabriel Fire Department. • Have flashlights readily available throughout your work and home. • Use surge protectors with electronic equipment, such as computers. Make certain to frequently back-up important work and files. • Learn how to open automatic doors/gates manually (without power). • When your power supply is out or will be out for a maintenance outage, notify any security companies that monitor your work SEE PAGE 4
Temple City Council PTA Hosts Annual Founders Day Dinner and Awards
- Photo by Terry Miller
Temple City Council PTA held their annual Founder’s Day Dinner and awards presentation on February 23. The theme of this year’s event was “Honoring the Light & Soul of our Community.” The event took place at Temple City First Baptist Church with special performances from the Shin Dance Academy and Temple City High School Brighter Side Singers. Mary Saxon emceed the evening’s festivities on behalf of Council PTA President Dawn Duhamel. The Founder’s Day dinner has become an annual tradition in Temple City. It serves to recognize the outstanding contributions of those in the Temple City Unified School District community. The following individuals were recognized for their dedicated service to children in the District. Honorary Service Awards: Julie Bowman, Julie Clemetson, Helen and Danny Redmond (Council PTA); Allen Wong (Cloverly); Sandra Caldero (DDSLC); Kenn Miller, Jo Anne Strelitz, Paul Ortega (Emperor); Tiffany Brodbeck, Christine Harris (La Rosa); Diana Alvarez, SEE PAGE 16
Felon Charged With Capital Murder of Whittier Police Officer A Los Angeles man was charged Thursday with murdering a police officer and wounding another in Whittier after killing a relative hours earlier, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. (dob 1/1/91) was charged in case VA144147 with two counts of murder and one count each of attempted
murder, carjacking and possession of a firearm by a felon. Mejia also faces special circumstance allegations of multiple murders, murder of a police officer and murder to escape arrest, making him eligible for the death penalty. The criminal complaint also alleges weapons and a gang allegation. He is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow in
Department 3 of the Los Angeles County Superior Court, Bellflower Branch. Deputy District Attorneys Garrett Dameron and Geoff Lewin of the Crimes Against Peace Officers Section are prosecuting the case. On Feb. 20, Mejia is accused of fatally shooting his 47-year-old cousin, Roy Torres, in East Los Angeles. He allegedly took the victim’s
car and later crashed the vehicle into two other cars in Whittier. Police responded to the crash and when they ordered Mejia to get out of his car the defendant is accused of pulling out a semiautomatic handgun and firing at two officers. Officer Keith Boyer, 53, was killed and Officer Patrick Hazell was wounded in the shootout. Mejia also
was wounded. Mejia has prior convictions for seconddegree robbery in 2010 and grand theft auto in 2014. N E W S R E L E A S E If convicted as charged, Mejia faces the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. A decision on whether to seek capital punishment will be made at a later date. TSheriff’s Department
Mejia.
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