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Man faces life sentence By Daniel DeBolt
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Mountain View man has been arrested for allegedly trying to choke his girlfriend to death in November, and authorities now say he faces a life sentence if found guilty on several counts, including attempted murder. Police say Reginald Ellis, 22, choked his 26-year-old girlfriend as a fight between the couple escalated at about 11 p.m. Nov. 7 in their apartment on the 2200 block of Latham Street. A relative of the victim stepped in to break up the fight, and Ellis fled before police arrived. The victim had minor injuries — abrasions on her body and neck — and was treated at the scene by paramedics. MVPD crime prevention
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grounds, most from within Santa Clara County. “People think it’s a low-income problem, but it’s not,” she said. Since the economic downturn, Chyou said, more clients than ever are experiencing domestic violence. Financial pressures can change the home environment, for families of any socioeconomic background, she said. Almost all services provided by the organization are free, she said,
Officer Steve McCoy said Ellis “self surrendered” on Saturday, Dec. 19, after a phone conversation with police in which he arranged to have himself arrested on a street corner in East Palo Alto. Last week, district attorney’s office spokesperson Amy Cornell confirmed that Ellis faces life in prison with the possibility of parole for attempted murder and six other charges. In all, Ellis is charged with attempted murder; violation of a protective order resulting in physical injury; corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant; terrorist threats; domestic violence; brandishing a deadly weapon; and removing, damaging or obstructing use of a wireless telephone used to notify or summon law enforcement or other public safety agency. V
with the exception of therapy — though cost is never a determining factor in end. Last fiscal year, Support Network took just over 7,000 crisis calls, and assisted 1,185 clients. Some 220 families lived in its apartment-style shelter, which is almost always at full capacity. The organization works with other agencies when its shelter is full. “Nobody is ever turned away,” Chyou said. “We will find them a place.” Support Network’s 24-hour crisis line is 1-800-572-2782.
Public Meeting Notice
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You are invited to the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting where the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) will present their proposal to reconstruct and lower the existing McKelvey Ball Fields so the site can act as a floodwater detention basin to help alleviate flooding along Permanente Creek. The project would include complete reconstruction of both ball fields and other site amenities. The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider whether to recommend that the City Council approve the SCVWD’s concept.
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Los Altos Union Presbyterian Church
Saturday Services, Worship 10:50 a.m. Sabbath School, 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Study Groups, 10:00 a.m. 1425 Springer Rd., Mtn. View Office Hours 9-1 Tues - Fri
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Daily Health Monitoring ♦ Exercise ♦ Therapies Socializing ♦ Music ♦ Arts ♦ Gardening Nutritious Lunch ♦ Local Transportation ... and more!
FPCMV welcomes our new Pastor Timothy R. Boyer. Biblically based Sermons and Worship Service 10:30 AM. www.fpcmv.org 1667 Miramonte (Cuesta at Miramonte) 650.968.4473
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Los Altos Lutheran Church ELCA
Pastor David K. Bonde Outreach Pastor Gary Berkland 9:00 am Worship 10:30 am Education Nursery Care Provided Alpha Courses
650-948-3012 460 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos
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To include your Church in Inspirations Please call Blanca Yoc at 650-326-8210 ext. 6596 or e-mail byoc@paweekly.com JANUARY 1, 2010 ■ MOUNTAIN VIEW VOICE ■
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