BLM protests reach Whittier
Michael Saakyan, Contributor
June 1, 2020
Crowds gathered in front of the Whittier Police Station Sunday, demanding justice for the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died while being detained by a Minneapolis police officer. The death of George Floyd has sparked protests throughout the country leading many to loot and r...
Protest against El Monte Police Department
May 25, 2020
The El Monte Police Department used excessive force Saturday night when a car chase misleads police into arresting nearby neighbors.
Police Chase Ends with Fiery Crash in Uptown Whittier
Diane Chau, Writer/reporter
February 25, 2019
Trouble in Uptown Whittier A police chase leads to a hot chaotic accident in uptown Whittier on Monday. The fiery commotion has killed an innocent civilian. It was just a typical Monday morning, roughly about 11 am when an officer saw an act of road rage. In addition, the officer tried to pull over...
Shooting at Downey Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Luis Gutierrez, Podcast Director
September 11, 2018
A 34- year- old Hispanic male from Lynwood walked into Kaiser Permanente Hospital on the 9000 block of Imperial Hwy around 11 a.m. screaming, “I have a gun and people are gonna die." Sources inside the building said they heard six to seven shots fired. Downey Police Department did not confirm...
Geek Squad Working Closely with FBI
Ramon Alvarado, Editor-in-Chief
March 12, 2018
The FBI has been working closely with Best Buy’s computer repair service, Geek Squad over the last decade. In an investigation launched by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), a digital Civil right group, it was discovered that Geek Squad employees have been playing the role of informants for...
ICE Protest Breaks Out at El Monte Northgate Market
Ramon Alvarado, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2018
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were expected to investigate the Northgate Market in El Monte early Wednesday, Feb. 21 morning. The agents were to check the Northgate Market’s employees work permits, making sure they were all legally able to work. Police, media and El Monte residents flooded...
Over 20 Dead in Texas Church Shooting
November 5, 2017
At least 20 dead and dozens more injured in a church shooting in rural Sutherland Springs, Texas. The shooting, which occurred Sunday at 11:30 am local time during Sunday service, comes just over a month after the Las Vegas mass shooting. Parishioners of the First Baptist church were gathered for Sunday service whe...
The Good, The Bad and The Funny
JCPR News
October 16, 2015
JCPR now has reports from it's new crew. Stephanie Lopez, Jazmín González, Eric Munoz, Zackery Mejia, Félix Rodríguez, Cristian Torres, Joseph Quintana, Diana Juarez and Cody Squyres make up the JCPR news crew who, in this broadcast, cover stories spanning from a new upcoming animated comedy, eco...
Police Academy Students Graduate
Pete Escobar, Staff Writer
September 20, 2015
The 201st session of Rio Hondo Police Academy graduated on Sept. 10. Of the 45 cadets who graduated, four special awards were given. One cadet received the Honor Cadet award, which accounts for a cadet who excels in academics, firearms marksmanship, physical fitness training, and scenario training. A...
Police brutality: Citizens beware
Rick Loza, Staff Writer
September 20, 2015
A recent video surfaced online on Sept. 1, showing what appears to be a police officer assaulting a k-9 in front of nearby residents. The video, which can be viewed on thedodo.com, an animal friendly website, left visitors furious on the assault that took place and left many wondering why other of...
To protect and serve, It’s a trap!
Stephanie M. Lopez, Staff Writer
May 13, 2015
A recent protest sparked outrage in the streets of downtown Los Angeles when a group of individuals including students were arrested for blocking a blue line train on April 14, at around 5 p.m. According to the main stream media the protest was against police abuse against citizens, and started from...
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