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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
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VOLUME 6, NO. 37
FORK FIRE BURNS 166 ACRES IN NATIONAL FOREST ABOVE AZUSA
Anaheim Looks At Homeless Shelter Proposal To Address Various Issues Anaheim’s comprehensive efforts to address homelessness took a major step forward Friday with the announcement of a proposed 400-bed homeless care facility known as Center of Hope. The plans were detailed by Mayor Tom Tait during
a court session with federal Judge David Carter, who is overseeing a federal lawsuit involving Anaheim. Center of Hope would be developed and operated by The Salvation Army Orange County. It would offer
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Long Beach City Council Adopts Fiscal Year 2019 Budget The Long Beach City Council voted to adopt the City of Long Beach’s balanced, $3.0 billion budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019. “This City’s adopted FY 19 budget addresses the concerns that are important to our neighbors, the Fire and Police department, homelessness and our youth,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “I am proud
that this plan will confront the City’s most pressing challenges and help move our city forward.” “The City team worked tirelessly on the development of the coming year’s budget,” said City Manager Patrick H. West. “We addressed concerns about potential shortfalls
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DUI Saturation Patrol Throughout Riverside County Nets four Arrests The Perris Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a DUI Saturation Patrol on Saturday, 09/08/18, between the hours of 8:00 PM and 3:00 AM. High Visibility Enforcement efforts like this have a deterrent effect, lowering the incidents of impaired driving, and impaired related traffic
collisions. This DUI saturation patrol resulted in the following: • 18 Vehicle enforcement stops • 2 DUI-Alcohol arrests • 11 Citations issued
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San Bernardino City Manager: Enough is Enough - Courtesy photo
The Fork Fire was reported at 11:58 am September 9, 2018 on Highway 39 at the junction of East Fork Road. The Fire is currently 166 acres 0% contained. Forest Service assisted by LA County Fire Dept. CAL FIRE, Orange County Authority, Santa Barbara County and other fire service agencies along with CHP, Cal Trans and So Cal Edison. The fire progression was stopped utilizing helicopters, air tankers, dozers, hand crews and engines. U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement assisted by LA County
Sheriff's, evacuated hundreds of recreational visitors. HWY 39 remains closed two miles north of Sierra Madre Blvd in the City of Azusa. East Fork residence access is through GMR. Power lines in the area were affected, power has not been restored to the canyon. Today crews will continue to construct containment lines, extinguish hot spots, patrol the fire area and mop-up. Air tankers and helicopters will be available to assist ground crew as needed.
The City of San Bernardino experienced extreme violence where eight people were shot during an eruption of gunfire between multiple people at an apartment complex at 1277 E. Lynwood Drive (between Golden and Del Rosa). Lives were threatened and innocent people that live in or were simply driving through the area were put in harm’s way.
This is unacceptable. Public safety is the biggest priority to successfully rebuilding San Bernardino. Housing – and the fact that we are a city with more than 60 percent rentals – is a real and major concern. Crime Free Housing must be adhered to in all rental units in our City.
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