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Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 Vol. 15 No. 45 NEWS FEATURES FEATURES NEWS Norwalk U.S. Sailor Chico State National council debate abroad in Downey Signing Day SEE PAGE 3 SEE PAGE 4 SEE PAGE 10 SEE PAGE 8 Planning Commission approves Marriott hotel across friday, FEB. 3 At approximately 5:30 p.m., the victim was walking on Arnett from Stonewood Center FridayWeekend60˚ Ave. near Gurley St. when two male suspects approach and at a one of them pointed a handgun at him. The suspect demanded Glance the victim’s shoes and cellphone. The suspects then fled in an Saturday 62˚⁰ awaiting vehicle. Detectives are investigating. By Alex Dominguez The project’s approval the hotel may see simultaneous Friday 68 Staff Writer came at a price for those in the near to full room occupancy chamber in the form of over and conference events. SATURDAY, FEB. 4 DOWNEY – Downey three hours in deliberation. Sunday 75˚ At approximately 1:45 a.m., an unknown suspect fired Planning Commission Commissioners Matias 70⁰ approximately 20 rifle rounds toward the residence at the 9300 unanimously approved plans The commission – and Flores and Miguel Duarte shied Saturday block of Cedartree. The suspect fled in a vehicle and there were for a project that will see the more specifically Chairman Jim away from over complicating Rodriguez – spent more than half the issue for the hotel to a point no injuries. Detectives are investigating. erection of a 140-room Marriott Springhill Suites hotel. of the extended amount of time where the project might be lost. THINGS TO DO in what might be considered At 3:05 p.m., officers responded to Pronto Pizza (8304 Imperial The new hotel will be located nitpicking, deliberating with city The parking discussion Hwy) in regard to an armed robbery. The suspects entered the on the south side of Firestone staff and the project applicant eventually led to direction from City Attorney Yvette M. Abich location wearing hoodies and armed with a handgun. When the Boulevard between Lakewood over seemingly minute details. Boulevard and Woodruff Garcia, who explained to the suspects demanded money, the employee walked to the back Avenue, sitting between Dunkin Parking was also a priority Commission that as long as room out of fear. The suspects then fled the location without any Donuts and Fallas Paredes. The concern. the applicant met the official loss. Detectives are investigating. requirement – which they did – Union Pacific Railroad Tracks sit Commissioner Steven behind the parcel of land. there would be no legal standing Dominguez, Vice Chairperson to require more parking spaces Dave & Phil Alvin SUNDAY, FEB. 5 Patrick Owens, and Chairman Project plans for the four- without evidence of an issue. Saturday - Ruth B. Shannon Center At 3:45 p.m., officers responded to Bradley’s plastic bag Co. (9130 story building include a bar, Rodriguez all took issue in Whittier, 8 pm Firestone Blvd.) regarding a possible burglary. When officers buffet, pool, conference area / with what they felt to be an The rock star brothers from Downey arrived, they observed the suspect carrying a box out of the ballroom, and a small “market” insufficiency in available parking, perform a special acoustic concert. especially during periods where location. The suspect refused officers’ commands and climbed for hotel guests. onto the roof. Officers accessed the roof and arrested the suspect for burglary. FROM OUR FACEBOOK Downey Police asks At approximately 8:30 p.m., Warren High School administration Griffiths Middle School robotics for ballistic helmets, responded to the police station regarding a threat posted on body shields social media. The threat consisted of photos of a replica airsoft gun and statements not to attend school the following day. The teams qualify for state Sarah Martinez: There is no price you can put on a investigation revealed the suspect was a Warren High School human life. I hope the council student. The suspect admitted to making the threat and stated it championships approves the request. was a dare. The suspect was arrested and booked for making the Nathan York Jr.: Oh sure why terrorist threat. not...nothing bad ever comes from further militarizing the DOWNEY – Griffiths Middle police. School’s (GMS) robotics teams have competed in VEX Robotics Alida Chacon: Please don’t. Shields and helmets are only Tournaments at various venues the beginning. Downey Police Downey OK’s police request across Southern California over Department is a community the past four years. loving, peaceful department that is deeply loved and to equip officers with tactical armor As the GMS Robotics respected. Once it has access DOWNEY – Citing recent acts of domestic terrorism, the Downey to tactical armour it sends an Program has grown, student us vs. them message and it Police Department is asking that the city equip officers with tactical teams have experienced success begets violence. This makes armor, including ballistic helmets, shields and plate carriers. in competitions against middle me terribly sad. The Downey Police Officers Assoc. voted to request the equipment and high school teams from last December, citing recent attacks in San Bernardino and Orlando. around the region; and this year Ken Cook: Law enforcement has been no exception. heroes deserve to have every “These attacks are carefully planned out and the suspects opportunity to return to their are using high powered rifles to indiscriminately shoot innocent Griffiths’ Team 9078 was Griffiths Middle School’s robotics team, Team 9078, brought home families, after each shift. able to win the VEX Engineers a win at the VEX Engineers of the Future Middle School Tournament If you don’t support them, civilians,” Downey Police Chief Carl Charles wrote in a report to the please do not ever ask them City Council. “These suspects are not afraid to engage responding of the Future Middle School held at Warren High School on Jan. 2 for help. law enforcement officers and have done so on several occasions.” Tournament held at Warren High School on Jan. 28. Marisa Valle: I have no Charles is requesting 125 ballistic helmets with face shields and problem with this if it’s truly 125 tactical plate carriers with front and back ballistic plates. The The following week, Team needed. I don’t mind paying extra to insure lives are equipment would cost $170,000. 9078X won the TESI Super protected. But I would like to Starstruck VEX Robotics see some statistics to back “This equipment will outfit all sworn personnel and reduce the Competition in Rancho Palos up the request if they are risk officers face when responding to active shooter scenarios or any Verdes. available. incident of domestic terrorism,” Charles said. Both GMS teams have Brian Bock: Is it really City Council members will decide on the request Tuesday. qualified to compete in the 2017 domestic terrorism they are worried about, or is Eric Pierce, editor California State VRC Middle it protests? I think police School Championship on March should have protective gear. 4 in Bakersfield. But I think it should also be paired with classes in de-escalation of conflicts. Three teens arrested for burglarizing “Our GMS robotics teams The problem with bigger have used their creativity and badder weapons is they can critical thinking skills every step often be seen as the solution Cerritos home to problems that are better of the way on this journey to Team 9078X from Griffiths Middle School took home a win at the TESI CERRITOS – Three male juveniles were arrested on Feb. 1 handled in other ways. success,” expressed Principal Super Starstruck VEX Robotics Competition in Rancho Palos Verdes on suspicion of burglarizing three homes in the city of Cerritos, Dr. Rani Bertsch. “It has been on Feb. 4 Mira Moreno: All police authorities said. an exciting experience and we officers put their life on the hope to continue to build upon line every single day when The juvenile suspects were caught by deputies in a home on guidance from their teachers they go to work so give them our achievements at the State both college and career ready as the 13300 block of Ashworth Place, west of Carmenita Road. The and mentors, use the VEX what they need to protect Championship Tournament next well as globally competitive. themselves! burglary was first reported by an alert resident who saw the juvenile Robotics Design System to build suspects enter the backyard of a neighbor, according to the Cerritos month.” innovative robots designed to Classroom STEM concepts Sheriff’s Station. are put to the test on the playing Reach us on Facebook at: The VEX Robotics score the most points possible Facebook.com/DowneyPatriot Cerritos Station deputy personnel and an LASD Sheriff’s helicopter Competition, presented by in qualification matches, field as students learn lifelong arrived within minutes and quickly established a perimeter. A search the Robotics Education & elimination matches and skills skills in teamwork, leadership, of the area was conducted and the juvenile suspects were located in Competition Foundation, is challenges. communications and more. the attic of a burglarized home. The three fourteen-year-old boys are the ultimate STEM (Science, Tournaments are held year- In addition to having residents of Los Angeles. The juveniles are suspected of burglarizing Technology, Engineering and round at the regional, state, and a great time and building at least two homes in the area before the deputies’ arrival. Mathematics) activity for middle national levels; local champions TWEET OF THE WEEK amazing robots, through their and high school students, ages go on to compete against the The three juvenile suspects were booked and detained at Los participation in the VEX Robotics 11-18. best in the world at the VEX @davidviramontes: Police Padrinos Juvenile Facility for residential burglary.