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This $4 million initiative will help Pomona police officers, mental health counselors address homelessness

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The Daily Bulletin

Monday, July 2, 2018

A ride-along with local officers last year opened the eyes of Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez, D-Chino, who saw firsthand the challenges sworn personnel face with an ever-growing homeless population, he said.

Why Montclair wants voting rights on the Gold Line light rail extension

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By SANDRA EMERSON | semerson@scng.com | Redlands Daily Facts

Friday, April 27, 2018

A bill is advancing through the state Assembly that would give the city a voting seat on the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension Construction Authority Board of Directors, the agency overseeing the 12.3 mile Metro Gold Line extension from Glendora to the Montclair Transcenter.

There’s now enough money to build the Gold Line through to Montclair

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Thursday, April 26, 2018

The California Sate Transportation Agency announced Thursday it would award $290 million to the Gold Line extension to support the project on both sides of the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line.

U.S. House Panel Approves Broad Proposal on Self-Driving Cars

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REUTERS

Tuesday, July 18, 2017

WASHINGTON — A U.S. House panel on Wednesday approved a sweeping proposal by voice vote to allow automakers to deploy up to 100,000 self-driving vehicles without meeting existing auto safety standards and bar states from imposing driverless car rules.

California pension fund beats earnings target for first time in three years

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Sac Bee

Thursday, July 13, 2017

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System rode a strong year in the stock market and private equity investments to earn a return rate of 11.2 percent for the fiscal year that ended June 30, the pension fund announced Friday morning.

Who Will Be There When You Call 911? Our Writer Plunges Into the World of For-Profit Ambulances.

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East Bay Express

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

At some point in your life, you may need to call a 911 ambulance for a serious medical emergency. Hopefully it will arrive quickly and transport you to a nearby hospital for care. But you may be concerned to learn that Alameda County’s emergency ambulance system has its fair share of issues.

AB263 is about respect for private-sector EMTs

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The Daily Bulletin

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Public and private emergency responders play a critical role when disaster strikes. When police, fire, or emergency medical services (EMS) answer a call, the public’s safety is first of mind when running into a fire or active shooter situation, not their own.

Ontario airport losing its CEO — here’s why

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Tuesday, July 4, 2017

ONTARIO -- Seven months into locals controlling Ontario International Airport, its CEO, Kelly Fredericks, is stepping down, it was announced Wednesday.

Proposed Law Could Boost Pay for EMTs and Paramedics

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NBC 7 San Diego

Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez, a Democrat from Pomona, is sponsoring legislation that would require ambulance companies to pay their crews an hour’s pay if their required rest or lunch breaks are interrupted by an emergency.

‘Your city is with you’ — vigil for 8-year-old Jonah Hwang features prayers, vows for justice

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Thursday, February 23, 2017

POMONA - That act was a drive-by shooting Monday evening that claimed the life of 8-year-old Jonah Hwang. A crowd of about 100 gathered at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday night to remember the young boy with an infectious smile.