RCPD Welcomes Annual Multicultural Business Expo has New Motor Now Relocated Officers to Carmichael PAGE 3 PAGE 2 Grapevine ndependent VOLUMEI 5147 • • ISSUE ISSUE 34 25 PROUDLY PROUDLY SERVING SERVING RANCHO RANCHO CORDOVA CORDOVA & SACRAMENTO & SACRAMENTO COUNTY SINCE 1968COUNTY AUGUSTJune 19, 24, 20152018 CORDOVA FOOTBALL LOSES TOUGH CRPD Supporting Those in Need ISIS Member ROAD OPENER Arrested on Eastern Avenue Held in Sacramento County Without Bail By MPG Staff SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Last week the FBI arrested an ISIS member wanted for the mur- PAGE 13 der of an Iraqi police officer in June of 2014. The suspect, Omar Abdulsattar Ameem, 45, is also connected to other acts of terror- ism and terrorist organizations. KEN COOLEY: REIFYING Federal Agents, with the aid of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s YOUR PARTICIPATORY Department and Metro Fire, raided GOVERNMENT an apartment in the Eastern Villa complex on Eastern Avenue on the morning of Wednesday, August 15. “Ameen, originally of Rawah, in the Anbar province of Iraq, fled Iraq following the alleged murder, and later settled in Sacramento as a purported refugee,” accord- ing to an official US Department of Justice release. “It is alleged that Ameen’s family supported and assisted the installation of al- PAGE 14 The Cordova Recreation and Park District staff and Folsom Cordova Unified School District’s Homeless Services staff (top photo) are Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) in Rawah, working together to provide youth in need with backpacks and and that Ameen was a member of underwear. L-R: Danielle Jones, CRPD Clerk of the Board and AQI and ISIS. It is also alleged Executive Assistant; Patrick Larkin, CRPD District Administrator; Rebecca Budge and Galina Padure, Program Assistants with FCUSD that he participated in various Homeless Student Services; and Gail Bair, CRPD Administrative activities in support of those ter- FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE Specialist. Last week (photo at right), Sydney Schellinger (left) delivered numerous backpacks and packages of underwear to the rorist organizations, including WELCOMES NEW HEAD Cordova Recreation and Park District Office. Gail Bair (right), CRPD helping to plant improvised explo- Administrative Specialist, accepted her generous donation with a big sive devices, and committing the COACHES FOR WOMEN’S smile. Photos courtesy CRPD murder that is the subject of the BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL extradition request. Ameen con- By Alyssa Rasmussen, CRPD of district resi- cealed his membership in those dents and CRPD terrorist groups when he applied RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - In early spring employees. for refugee status, and later when of this year, Patrick Larkin, the District A number of he applied for a green card in the Administrator for the Cordova Recreation teens, all mem- United States.” and Park District, turned to community part- bers of the The FBI Joint Terrorism Task ner Rebecca Budge, a Program Assistant Cordova Recreation and Park District’s The Homeless Outreach Team, comprised Force has been investigating Ameen for the Folsom-Cordova Unified School HYDE Out Teen Center, also joined the of two officers, code enforcement and a since 2016 for suspected violations, District’s Homeless Student Services, to “We’ve Got Your Back” effort. During their Homeless Navigator, builds relationships including fraud and misuse of visa, find out what area youth need most. afterschool program, the teens personalized with homeless individuals and families to permits and other documents. Upon hearing the answer, the Cordova the district’s plain collection containers, assist them in finding services, education According to reports, Iraqi PAGE 13 Recreation and Park District launched covering them with inspirational quotes, and resources to help them become self-suf- authorities want US officials to “We’ve Got Your Back,” a backpack and bright flowers and colorful designs. ficient, while also enforcing violations of allow Ameen to be extradited underwear drive for elementary to high In addition to the backpack and under- the law, throughout the city. back to his home country to face school aged youth. Last week, Cordova wear drive, the Cordova Recreation and The backpack and underwear drive will charges that could result in the Recreation and Park District made their first Park District partners with the City of continue until the close of the year and death penalty. Ameen is currently delivery to Rebecca Budge, who will work Rancho Cordova’s Homeless Outreach donation bins can be found at locations being held in Sacramento County to distribute donations to those that need Team to engage and assist individuals across the Cordova Recreation and Park without bail and is seen as a flight them most. This first delivery included over and families experiencing homelessness District. Call 916-842-3300 for more infor- risk and a danger to society. H 50 contributions made by a combination and help them improve their situation. mation. H Six District Attorneys Unite to Consolidate Golden State Killer Case in Sacramento County 13 Additional Felony Counts of Murder with Special Circumstances Charges Filed SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) to commit robbery with sentenc- Circumstances of the Case for personal use of a firearm - Sacramento County District ing enhancements for personal use • On Sept. 11, 1975, DeAngelo is Attorney Anne Marie Schubert of a firearm and personal use of a Contra Costa County – accused of murdering Claude announced today that the case knife during the commission of District Attorney Snelling during an attempted against Joseph James DeAngelo, the offenses. He faces a minimum Diana Becton kidnapping of the victim’s 72, Citrus Heights, will be prose- sentence of life in state prison Four felony counts of kidnap- daughter from their home. cuted jointly in Sacramento County, without the possibility of parole. ping to commit robbery with where the defendant is being housed DeAngelo is expected to appear in sentencing enhancements for Sacramento County – after his arrest on April 24, 2018. Sacramento County for arraignment personal use of a firearm and District Attorney This joint prosecution will involve on Thursday, August 23rd at 1:30 personal use of a knife. Anne Marie Schubert Contra Costa, Orange, Sacramento, p.m. in Department 61. • Between Oct. 7, 1978, and Two felony counts of murder Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura In announcing this decision, June 11, 1979, DeAngelo is with a sentencing enhancement Counties. An amended complaint District Attorney Schubert stated, accused of kidnapping and for multiple murders and per- charging all crimes together in one Joseph James DeAngelo “The joining of this case in one carrying away four women to sonal use of a firearm case, as well as 13 counts of kid- circumstances allegations of mul- county is in the best interest of vic- commit robbery. • On Feb. 2, 1978, DeAngelo napping to commit robbery, was tiple murders, murder during the tims, the efficiency of the case and is accused of murder- filed today in Sacramento Superior commission of rape, robbery, and the fair administration of justice. I Tulare County – District ing Kate Maggoire, 20, Court. burglary. DeAngelo was charged look forward to all counties work- Attorney Tim Ward and Brian Maggoire, 21 as DeAngelo now faces 13 fel- today in an amended complaint ing together collaboratively in One felony count of murder ony counts of murder with special seeking justice in this case.” they walked their dog in with 13 felony counts of kidnapping with a sentencing enhancement Continued on page 3 www.RanchoCordovaIndependent.com 2 • CARMICHAEL• The Independent TIMES • GRAPEVINE INDEPENDENT • CITRUS HEIGHTS MESSENGER • AMERICAN RIVER MESSENGER • GOLD RIVER MESSENGER • AUGUSTAUGUST 2424,, 2018 Multicultural Business Expo Relocates to Carmichael By Trina L. Drotar Institute, and CSUS will be on hand Photos courtesy Russian with information about undergraduate American Media programs, the transfer process for com- munity college students, opportunities SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - Now in for working adults, and the all-important its ninth year, the Multicultural Business financial aid. Asher College, founded Expo has relocated to the Patriot Event in 1998, is a trade school specializing Center at Milagro Centre on Fair Oaks in medical, business, and IT with cam- Boulevard at Marconi Avenue. Olga puses in Sacramento, Dallas, and Las Ivannikov, CFO of Russian American Vegas. SETA, now in its fourth decade, Media and the event’s organizer, is features Sacramento Works with offices excited about the new location. “The in Sacramento, Mather, Galt, Rancho expo is going to be both outdoors with Cordova, and Citrus Heights. canopies and indoors with a hall filled Job seekers should be prepared with with exhibitors,” she said, adding that resumes and proper business attire to local restaurants, breweries, and winer- meet with the many businesses that will ies would be on hand with samples for be on hand. Connect with Wells Fargo hungry attendees and exhibitors. Bank, SAFE Credit Union, American More than 100 businesses and non- River Bank, and others to learn about profit agencies are expected to exhibit available positions, the hiring process, at this year’s event, which, based on the or to submit your resume in person. event’s continued growth, should draw Other exhibitors with business or more than 2,000 attendees from the learning opportunities include GRID greater Sacramento region. “This year Alternatives, a non-profit organiza- we wish to make an emphasis on per- tion based in Oakland. GRID works in sonal connections,” she said. The face the highly popular field of renewable to face meeting is why the event draws energy and offers volunteers the oppor- so many people. tunity to assist with installation projects, The expo provides a forum for small a sort of try before you buy idea. GRID business owners to connect with other also has training, certification programs, small business owners or with banks, and jobs. ANG Health Care, Inc., credit unions, or with many businesses The Multicultural Business Expo will be held on Wednesday, September 5 from 11 a.m.