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Full, Independent Investigation into Death of Vanessa Guillén HERNAN QUINTAS | CONTRIBUTED
ongressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) is calling on the Department of Defense Inspector General to conduct an investigation into the death of Army Spc. Vanessa Guillén. In a letter to Acting Inspector General O’Donnell, Dr. Ruiz and 86 other members of Congress urged a prompt and thorough review of the disappearance of Spc. Vanessa Guillén. “We are deeply disturbed by recent developments in the case of Specialist (Spc) Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance,” Ruiz and other members of Congress wrote in the letter. “We are hopeful that a full and independent investigation by the DoD Inspector General’s Office will begin to provide the Guillén family with the answers and justice they need.” Before her disappearance, Spc. Guillén confided in her family that she felt unsafe in Fort Hood due to experiences with sexual harassment, which she did not report out of fear for her personal safety. You can read the full letter below.
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he Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians teamed up with Valley-Wide Recreation and Park District to put on a fireworks show that lit up the San Jacinto Valley skies – and computer screens for those that livestreamed it. Both entities are well known for their annual spectacular pyrotechnic displays but due to COVID-19 limits on public gatherings, things were done differently this year. “Having the restrictions has been challenging in trying to coordinate the show,” Soboba Tribal Administrator Michael Castello said. “Our goal from the beginning has been to provide the tribe and community an event that everyone can enjoy but always maintain the safest environment possible.” Soboba tribal members could watch the show in person from the comfort of their cars or tailgates in the parking lot of the old casino. Only a certain number of entry tickets were provided, and check-in was done at an access gate near the Soboba Fire Station to ensure the crowd didn’t get too large. No amenities, such as food vendors, were allowed as in years past. About 40 vehicles containing upwards of 150 people attended in person. Valley-Wide staff and personnel from Hemet Eye News were at the Soboba Reserva-
Dear Acting Inspector General O’Donnell: We are deeply disturbed by recent developments in the case of Specialist (SPC) Vanessa Guillen’s disappearance. We strongly support Rep. Jackie Speier and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s call for the Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General’s Office to conduct a full and independent investigation into SPC Guillen’s disappearance.
tion site to transmit the nearly 20-minute show over Valley-Wide’s Facebook and Instragram pages. There were more 13,000 views on all social media platforms, according to Valley-Wide’s Public Information Officer Craig Shultz. “This is the first time we have livestreamed an event,” he said. “We have provided a free fireworks show in the San Jacinto Valley since 1976, drawing upwards of 15,000 visitors each year. And even though we couldn’t invite people to our park this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, we still wanted to provide a show.” In the past, revenue from vendors at Valley-Wide’s Regional Park helped offset some of the costs that won’t be incurred this year, such as police and portable restrooms. “The cost of the fireworks comes from the generosity of our Board of Directors, who
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Before her disappearance, SPC Guillen confided in her family that she felt unsafe in Fort Hood due to experiences with sexual harassment, which she did not report out of fear for her personal safety. The U.S. military has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of the young women and men that take an oath to defend our country. In SPC Guillen’s case, she was tragically failed by the Army. In response to this case, current and former Latina servicemembers have demonstrated incredible bravery in sharing their experiences with sexual harassment and assault in the military. Their stories reinforce a troubling reality revealed in the Defense Department’s fiscal year 2019 report on sexual assault in the military, which reported a 3% increase in the number of sexual assault cases compared to 2018.[1] This epidemic of sexual violence disproportionately impacts women of color, who are also less likely to report their sexual harassment or assault out of fear of retaliation. This is deeply concerning given that the ranks of the United States military have become more diverse over time. Latinos are the fastest growing population in the military, accounting for up to 16% of all active-duty military. Yet, we are hopeful that a full and independent investigation by the DoD Inspector General’s Office will begin to provide the Guillen family with the answers and justice they seek. We look forward to your prompt response to this letter. Please email John.Gorczynski@mail.house.gov if you need to contact us or have any questions.
SoCalGas Launches The "Fueling Our Communities" Program to Feed Vulnerable Groups in Rural Parts of Central and Southern California SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY | CONTRIBUTED
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outhern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) in conjunction with five regional charity organizations launched the "Fueling Our Communities" program to provide free meals to individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, which is funded by a
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$500,000 donation from SoCalGas, will provide close to 140,000 meals to 40,000 individuals from underserved communities in Tulare, Kern, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial counties. The program will span over the summer season in 44 cities and will feed seniors, students, families and migrant farm workers while stimulating local small businesses.
On July 9, 1877
The All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club begins its first lawn tennis tournament at Wimbledon, then an outer-suburb of London. Twenty-one amateurs showed up to compete in the Gentlemen's Singles tournament, the only event at the first Wimbledon. The winner was to take home a 25-guinea trophy.
On July 10, 1887
A dam breaks in Zug, Switzerland, killing 70 people. The resulting wall of water was so powerful that rescue boats were ineffective, as they capsized in the roiling waters.
On July 11, 1979
Parts of Skylab, America's first space station,
"As the summer season is approaching and more areas are reopening, we must keep in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing and there are many vulnerable populations in need," said Andy Carrasco, vice president of strategy and engagement, and chief environmental officer at SoCalGas. "Through the 'Fueling Our Communities' initiative, SoCalGas hopes to help fill an es-
come crashing down on Australia and into the Indian Ocean five years after the last manned Skylab mission ended. Skylab weighed 77 tons.
On July 12, 1995
A heat advisory is issued in Chicago, warning of an impending record-breaking heat wave. When the heat broke a week later, nearly 1,000 people were dead in Illinois and Wisconsin. The temperature in the city hit 106 F with a heat index of 120 F.
On July 13, 1985
At Wembley Stadium in London, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially open Live Aid, a worldwide rock concert organized to raise money for the relief of famine-stricken Africans. The 16-hour "superconcert" was globally linked by satellite to more
sential need by providing meals while helping local businesses as well. We are thankful for all the amazing organizations and community leaders who have stepped up and joined us to give back to those who need it the most." The program will also partner with small businesses to help stimulate the local economy.
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than a billion viewers in 110 nations.
On July 14, 1798
Congress passes the Sedition Act. The act permitted the prosecution of individuals who voiced or printed what the government deemed to be malicious remarks about the president or the U.S. government.
On July 15, 2006
San Francisco-based podcasting company Odeo officially releases Twttr -- later changed to Twitter -- its short messaging service (SMS) to the public. The free application allowed users to share status updates by sending one text message to a single number ("40404"). During development, one engineer suggested calling it FriendStalker.
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