Thursday, May 1, 2014
Man who Baked Pot-Laced Brownies Given to School Children Gets 3 Years
A 33-year-old man who admitted baking marijuana into brownies that sickened Costa Mesa students last year has been sentenced to three years behind bars, Costa Mesa police announced today.
Isaac Adam Greer of Costa Mesa was arrested last month, a year after students at Pomona Elementary School and TeWinkle Middle School fell ill after eating the laced treats, according to Costa Mesa police Lt. Greg Scott.
Greer pleaded guilty Monday to furnishing marijuana to a minor and sales of marijuana to a minor and was immediately sentenced, Scott said.
Three TeWinkle seventh graders had to be taken to a hospital last April after taking a bite out of a marijuana-laced brownie, about a month after seven Pomona Elementary students also got a dose of a pot-laced sweet.
When police served search warrants in the investigation investigators seized 50 pounds of marijuana, brownie cake mix, business cards, which were handed out to students, scales for weighing the drugs, vacuum packaging equipment and bags, Scott said.
--City News Service
Mike D'Antoni Resigns as Lakers Coach
Mike D'Antoni resigned today as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers.
D'Antoni had a 67-87 record during his tenure as the Lakers' coach. He was hired by the team on Nov. 12, 2012, replacing Mike Brown. He moved to Manhattan Beach.
He previously coached the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns and New York Knicks.
The Lakers suffered through an injury-plagued season this year, ending with a 27-55 record -- its worst mark since moving to Los Angeles in 1960.
"Given the circumstances, I don't know that anybody could have done a better job than Mike did the past two seasons," Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak said. "On behalf of the Lakers, we thank Mike for the work ethic, professionalism and positive attitude that he brought to the team every day. We wish him the best of luck."
--City News Service
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The San Bernardino County Regional Parks Department is excited to host their first ever Food Truck Festival on Sunday, May 4th from 11 AM – 4 PM at Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in Ontario (800 N. Archibald Ave.). Event admission is $5 per person; kids 3 and under are free. Parking is Free. For more information, please call (909) 481-4205 or email parks@parks.sbcounty.gov.
May 04, 2014
01:00 PM - 04:00 PMThe 7th Annual Nancy McCracken Learning Expo
Location: Fairplex Expo Hall 7A Fun and Free family event!
The Nancy McCracken Learning Expo features displays of student-created projects and many activities in which visitors of all ages can participate.
The purpose of the learning expo is to engage students' interest in science, mathematics, engineering, reading, writing, social studies, physical education, service learning and the arts - demonstrations and fun and educational activities for families abound!
Parking at Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.
Visit the website for more information
May 03, 2014
09:00 AM - 12:00 PMCinco de Mayo 5K
Location: Fairplex campusCelebrate Cinco de Mayo at the annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 3
Packet Pick-up/late registration starts at 10 a.m. and the race begins at noon
The run is to encourage healthy lifestyles in the Hispanic community and the community at large.
After the run stay for the Cinco de Mayo celebration
FUN COMPETITION: Awards will be given in the following Categories •Most funnest/creative costume •Most Creative Team Name •Biggest Team
Parking at Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr. at prevailing rates
Information & registration
May 01, 2014
05:30 PM - 08:30 PMFood Truck Thursdays
Location: Fairplex lower administration lotPopular Food Truck Thursdays return through the first week of August in the lower administration lot.
Hours are 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Free admission & parking at Gate 1 on McKinley Ave.
Scheduled for May 1
MexiCalbi
Chancho Tacos
Chunk N Chip
Currywurst
Gourmet Genie
Slammin Sliders
Trucks are subject to change
Mono
Helen Money
Thu, May 1, 2014
7:00 pm
The Glass House
Pomona, CA
$14.00
Tickets
This event is all ages
  University of La Verne |
| LaVernapalooza 2014 with Big Sean |
| with: Bas & 30h3! |
| Choose either pit tickets (ULV students only), Terrace GA or Balcony GA (unreserved seats). GA Balcony tickets do not include access to the Floor or Pit areas. Pit wristbands are exclusive to pit ticket holders only. |
| May 08 |
| Doors open: 7 pm |
| Show Starts: 8 pm |
| Genre: Hip Hop |
| Ages: 18+ |
| Tickets Onsale: 4/14 10 am |
| Ticket Price: $25 |
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MAY 1, 2014 – NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER – LOYALTY DAY – SILVER STAR SERVICE BANNER DAY – LAW DAY – NATIONAL DAY OF REASON – NATIONAL CHOCOLATE PARFAIT DAY – MAY DAY
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
The National Day of Prayer is held annually on the first Thursday in May. This day of observance, designated by the United States Congress, asks people “to turn to God in pray and meditation”. The modern law formalizing the annual National Day of Prayer observance was enacted in 1952 and each year since, the president of the United States has signed a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day.
Prior to 1952, there were a few other individual National Days of Prayer in United States history.
- July 20, 1775 – The Continental Congress issued a proclamation recommending “a day of public humiliation, fasting, and prayer” be observed.
- In 1795 – George Washington proclaimed a day of public thanksgiving and prayer.
- May 9, 1798 – John Adams declared this day as “a day of solemn humility, fasting, and prayer”.
- March, 1863 – On March 3, Abraham Lincoln signed a Congressional resolution, during the Civil War, which called for April 30, 1863 as a day of fasting and prayer.
The theme for National Day of Prayer 2014 is “One Voice, United in Prayer”, https://nationaldayofprayer.org/about/theme-and-verse/
To read more about National Day of Prayer, see : https://nationaldayofprayer.org/about/
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LOYALTY DAY
National Loyalty Day is observed annually on May 1. This day is set aside for the reaffirmation of loyalty to the United States and for the recognition of the heritage of American freedom.
There are communities that celebrate National Loyalty Day with parades and ceremonies.
NATIONAL LOYALTY DAY HISTORY
First observed in 1921 as “Americanization Day”, this holiday was intended to counterbalance the celebration of Labor Day on May Day. On July 18, 1958 it was made on official holiday by the U.S. Congress (Public Law 85-529). President Dwight D. Eisenhower proclaimed May 1, 1959 the first official observance of Loyalty Day. This day has been recognized with an official proclamation every year, by every president, since it’s inception as a legal holiday in 1958.
D.A. Says Child Abuse of Any Kind Will Not be Tolerated
Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey said today child abuse of any kind will not be tolerated in the county in response to the release of two annual reports.
Lacey said the reports—the Child Death Review Team Report and the Inter-Agency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN) State of Child Abuse in Los Angeles County Report—will be used to understand the causes and impacts to help with prevention.
"My office manages the daunting task of holding accountable those responsible for harming or committing homicide against our children," Lacey said.
The reports represent the most comprehensive county-level child abuse data in the nation, she said.
"We believe that knowledge about the issues will contribute to more effective interventions by all agencies and will heighten the public focus on the need to prevent my office and other official agencies from intervening on behalf of young victims after a tragedy has occurred," Lacey said.
The comments were made as part of a policy committee meeting at the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration attended by interagency officials, where they discussed issues on child and youth homicides, suicides, accidents and human trafficking of youth.
Deanne Tilton, ICAN's executive director, said violence in the home of children has been linked to disabilities, early death and disease as adults.
"Violence in the home can hurt in ways we never expected," Tilton said.
Tilton called for all those who touch the lives of children to work together to fight child abuse and neglect.
ICAN was created in 1997 by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to develop services for the prevention, identification and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
—City News Service
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