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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.

Pomona Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez has a second job you may not know about

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Saturday, January 28, 2017

IRWINDALE -- On most days, Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez puts on a suit and tie and heads off to his office in the state Capitol to craft legislation and represent his constituents in Pomona, Chino, Montclair and Ontario.

Portion Of 10 Freeway Named For Officer Gunned Down 2 Years Ago

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CBSLA

Friday, October 28, 2016

POMONA — A portion of the 10 Freeway in Pomona was named Saturday for an officer who was gunned down two years ago.

Portion of 10 Freeway renamed to honor slain Pomona Officer Shaun Diamond

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Friday, October 28, 2016

POMONA -- Pomona Police Officer Shaun Diamond, who was shot and later died after serving a search warrant related to an outlaw motorcycle gang investigation two years ago, was honored Saturday with a portion of the 10 Freeway being named after him.

Statewide Support for Local Control of Ontario Airport

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Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Look no further than last week’s 75-0 vote in the state Assembly to pass Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez’s bill to allow the city of Ontario to issue revenue bonds to finance the acquisition of the struggling airport from Los Angeles World Airways, a department of the city of Los Angeles.