Alhambra Press - 08/24/2020

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A Murder Suspect Has Been Arrested in Anaheim

At Pasadena Post Office, Rep. Chu Vows to Defend USPS From Sabotage

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Alhambra PRESS Go to AlhambraPress.com for Alhambra Specific News M O N D AY, A U G U S T 24 - A U G U S T 30, 2020

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MAN CHARGED WITH STARTING F E AT U R E D RANCH 2 FIRE FACES 23 YEARS V I D E S IN PRISON SILENTIA SLABOCH

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36-year-old man was charged Tuesday, one day after he turned himself in, with starting a brushfire that has burned 4,237 acres as of Friday morning and caused evacuations in Azusa two weeks ago, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Osmin Palencia faces one felony count each of arson during a state of emergency and arson of a structure or forest. The case includes allegations that Palencia was previously convicted of dissuading a witness in 2015. The defendant, who lives in a tent near the Mountain Cove community, allegedly started the fire on Aug. 13 during an argument, prosecutors said. Bail is set at $435,000. If convicted as charged, Palencia faces a possible maximum sentence of 23 years in state prison. The case remains under investigation by the Azusa Police and Los Angeles County Fire departments.

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Sil’s Drive-Thru

THE BOOK RACK Sil drives through the city of Arcadia and makes a stop at The Book Rack.

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EL MONTE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVE FUNDING FOR EMPD BODY WORN CAMERAS

HEALTH CARE AGENCY REPORTS FIRST COVID-19 PEDIATRIC DEATH IN OC

Riverside County Recognizes 30-Year Anniversary Ryan White Funding for HIV/AIDS Program

The Mayor and City Council of El Monte unanimously approved funding to acquire Body Worn Cameras for their Police Officers at the August 18th, 2020 Council Meeting. El Monte Mayor Andre Quintero commented, “We are always striving to improve accountability, transparency, and legitimacy within our community; body worn cameras are a significant step in keeping up with that commitment. The use of body worn cameras offers a sense of security to both the public and to our officers.” After vetting multiple vendors, the city

OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials have recently confirmed Orange County, California’s first pediatric death related to COVID-19 — a female in her teens with significant underlying medical conditions. “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and send our condolences to her friends and family during this very difficult time,” said Dr. Clayton Chau, Acting County Health Officer. To date, there have been 833 COVID19-related deaths in Orange County. There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19 infection. The best way to prevent infection

Ryan White, the courageous teenager who fought discrimination after contracting AIDS, never saw the impact his short life would have on hundreds of thousands of individuals living with HIV and AIDS. Ryan, who contracted the disease from a blood transfusion in 1984, died in April 1990, only months before the establishment of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act. The Indiana teen was 18 when he died. “Ryan White’s courage in the face of sometimes cruel discrimination remains an inspiration for so many even to this day. The

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Sil’s Drive-Thru

FRIDA PICKLES FLORIST Sil drives through the City of San Gabriel and makes a stop at Frida Pickles, more than just a flower shop.


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