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Alhambra PRESS Go to AlhambraPress.com for Alhambra Specific News THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 - MARCH 6, 2019
VOLUME 10, NO. 9
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2019 California Distinguished Schools and Exemplary Districts
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tate Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that 162 middle and high schools are being honored under the 2019 Distinguished Schools Program. Sponsored by the California Department of Education and California Casualty, the program recognizes outstanding education programs and practices. Schools are awarded for achieving exceptional student performance for two consecutive school years or closing the achievement gap between two school years. The list of recognized schools is attached at the end of this press release. “I would like to commend these schools for fighting for a better future for our students, closing achievement gaps, and improving academic performance,” Thurmond said. “Thanks to teachers, administrators, classified employees, and parents working together, these schools meet the needs of all of their students, provide high-quality educational experiences, and put kids on a pathway to great
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at approximately 10:02 am, deputies from the Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Lone Pine Canyon Road East of State Hwy 138, following the report of a possible deceased victim located off the roadway down an embankment. Upon arrival, deputies confirmed the victim was a deceased female. Detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division responded and are conducting a death investigation. An autopsy will be conducted to determine
the exact cause of death. Positive identification of the victim is pending. The investigation is ongoing, additional information will be released as it becomes available. Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Detective Gerad Laing of the Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 387-3589. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or you may leave information on the We-Tip Hotline website at www.wetip.com.
Clearman’s Galley Launching Flight Beers
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Orange County DA Seeking Additional Witnesses: Man Arrested for Newport Beach Cold Case Arrested: James Alan Neal, AKA James Albert Layton, Jr. The Orange County District Attorney's Office and the Newport Beach Police Department are releasing a vintage photo of James Alan Neal, also known as James Albert Layton, Jr., to seek potential additional witnesses who may have seen Mr.
SB Sheriff's Specialized Investigates Death of Woman
Neal at or around the time of the murder. The Newport Beach Police Department asks that anyone who has further information concerning this investigation to call the NBPD Cold Case Tip Line at 949-644-3669. The Orange County
District Attorney's Office along with the Newport Beach Police Department announced at a joint press conference on Feb. 20, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. that James Alan Neal was identified as
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The Galley, well known for its exceptional assortment of craft beers, is now serving Beer Flights. Each ample Flight includes five, 5 oz. servings and is priced at $16. This historic San Gabriel landmark invites everyone to come in for this new offering and enjoy the full menu items as well. Our customers are
frequently asking for craft beers from the breweries in the area," says Renee Clark, General Manager of the Galley. "We are happy to be able to offer the Flights to give our customers tastings of an array of the beers that we offer." Today, 50 years after
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Riverside County Gang Members Arrested In Stolen Vehicle On Friday, February 22, 2019, at 5:00 P.M. the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force conducted a vehicle check in the 82000 block of Miles Avenue in Indio. The vehicle was determined to be stolen. Noe Holguin, 28 of Indio and his passenger, Nicolas Ortiz, 24 of Indio, were arrested. Both Holguin and Ortiz are
documented criminal street gang members. Holguin was arrested for vehicle theft and violation of parole. Ortiz was arrested for an outstanding arrest warrant for violation of parole. Both subjects were booked at the Indio Jail. The Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force is committed to creating safe
and secure neighborhoods free of violent crime and gang activity. If you have any information about this crime, please contact CVVCGTF member Officer James at (760) 836-1600. If you have non-emergency information regarding gang activity, please use our online Gang Task Force Tip Form or call 951-922-7601.