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Thursday, DECEMBER 29, - JANUARY 4, 2012

Community News, Arts & Opinions Since 1996

Volume XVI, No. XXXXXII

Santa Anita Race Track Draws 44,000 Plus Fans

20 Year Old Shot and Killed in Pasadena Tuesday Morning

Hero John Shear Returns to Track after Making a Full Recovery

Detectives are Reaching out to the Public for any Leads At approximately 5:40 a.m. Tuesday Dec 27, Pasadena Police Officers responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Marengo Ave. and Dearborn St. Officers conducted an extensive area check and found a male Hispanic, approximately 20 years old deceased in the 100 block of Dearborn. Detectives are investigating the incident as a homicide. The unidentified victim was shot a least once, but the coroner will determine the exact cause of death and the victim’s identification. Detectives are asking for anyone with information pertaining to this incident to contact them at (626) 744-4241 or http://lacrimestoppers.org.

Jockey Mike Smith rides Mr. Bossy Pants to win the 7th race at Santa Anita on December 26. Meanwhile, a lot of attention fell on local hero John Shear who returned to his duties as Paddock Guard after saving a child’s life last Spring. – Photos by Terry Miller

By Terry Miller

John Shear

While there were many winners during Boxing Day’s opener at Santa Anita, none could actually top that of Paddock Guard John Shear, 91, returning to his job at the track after facing a near death experience last spring when he saved a young girl

from a bolting horse. Shear threw himself in front of the horse last spring, causing himself great bodily injury that landed him in hospital for several weeks. Doctors and nurses at Huntington Hospital said it was truly a miracle that Shear survived such traumatic injuries. Although his family knew all

the time he’d pull through. “It’s good to be back…” Shear told Beacon Media Monday. “I feel great” he said as he walked briskly like that of a man 60 years his junior. Shear was back at his usual station protecting the public from horses as they approached the tunnel to the

main track in preparation for each race. Scores of people wanted to shake hands with Shear have their photo taken with the famous hero and just say ‘thank you’. Meanwhile the races took center stage with some

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How Parents Can Help Keep Children Safe New Laws Take Effect Jan. 1, 2012 # 1 - Keep the Computer Out of the Kids' Bedrooms

In the wake of Sierra Made resident Robert Matheson’s arrest for smuggling child pornography, numerous questions have arisen as to how to deal with a problem that is epidemic and worldwide in scope . Situations such as the case of Robert Matheson are occurring with “increasing regularity” according to authorities. Perhaps there are more questions than answers but

By Terry Miller there are many resources for parents and we’d like to examine some more closely. We have been speaking with Virginia Kice, Western Regional Communications Director ofU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since this local story unfolded and she kindly directed our attention to Supervisorial Special Agent Rob Abrams – Exploitation and Investigations Group

(CEIG} with regard to precautionary measures a parent can take to prevent their child from becoming a victim. Special Agent Abrams told Beacon Media that the number one precaution a parent should do to protect children from internet predators is to not allow internet access or a computer in the

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California has changed possession of an ounce or less of marijuana from a misdemeanor to an infraction. Though the fine remains $100, there’s no jail time or notation on your criminal record. Open Carry will no longer be legal thanks to Anthony Portantino’s AB 144 which was signed earlier this year. With some exceptions, it will be illegal to openly carry an unloaded handgun. Californians will still be able to obtain permits to carry con-

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cealed weapons. Child Prostitution: Increases fines and penalties for those seeking to procure the services of a minor for prostitution. Alcohol: Prohibits the sale of alcoholic beverages at self-service checkout stands. Bullying: Requires schools to have a uniform process for dealing with bullying complaints. Goes into effect July 1. Body Art: Tattoo and piercing businesses must obtain permits from local public

health agencies, take training in sanitation and bloodborne illnesses and provide other health information as requested. Businesses that employ single-use, sterile studs to pierce ears only are exempted from some of the requirements. This bill goes into effect July 1. The state will also be releasing severely sick or dying inmates through medical parole. New road rage laws will

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