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Week in Review: Ralphs Shooting, the Starbucks Peeper & the Amgen Tour

A roundup of the week's top stories.

Sunday, May 15


When police encountered the robbery suspect in the Ralphs parking lot, the suspect shot at police and police returned fire.

Monday, May 16

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District comes to agreement with Educators Association on how to deal with expected budget shortfall.


Gov. Jerry Brown's revision of the January state budget revealed $6.6 million in tax revenue over the next 13 months.

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Police say she fired a revolver intentionally. No one was injured.

Tuesday, May 17


William Zafra Velasco, 25, was arrested May 4 after police discovered video files of women using the Glendora Starbucks on his computer. Police seek help in identifying victims.


Glendora thrift store New Unto Others champions local community service programs.


Authorities say Glendora resident Luis Varela, Jr., who shot at police in a busy Ralphs store, died Monday morning of his gunshot wound.


The Subway restaurant was robbed Thursday at gunpoint by a man matching Luis Varela, Jr.'s description.


Why get an education when you can become a politician?

Wednesday, May 19


Varela is suspected of robbing a U.S. Bank in Temecula using a fake bomb.


As Governor Jerry Brown discloses that public education will receive $3 billion more next year, the Glendora Teachers Association seeks to save 17 teacher positions from layoffs.

Thursday, May 19


Following the recent arrest of a man suspected of taping females inside a Starbucks restroom with a hidden camera, police and the public wonder, who is secretly watching us?


Nita Ulloa will receive a recognition award from the San Gabriel Valley YWCA for her tireless work in the community.


With Advanced Placement testing wrapped up, Glendora High School faculty touts the fast-track program


Police say William Velasco, arrested for placing a hidden camera in a women's Starbucks restroom May 4, also stalked a female college student, broke into her apartment and left with some of her underwear.


Yes, you can enjoy prom without going broke. Here's how!


Tartans lose 6-4 to Damien after committing uncharacteristic fielding errors and spotting the visiting Spartans two runs in the late innings. Starter Sean Beckman strikes out multiple hitters, but the defending CIF champs still fall to Damien at home.

Friday, May 20


The CTA and the Charter Oak Educators Association believe the extra funding from Governor Brown's May revise may save some of 13 laid off positions in the district.


Glendora Police and Assemblyman Tim Donnelly propose new legislation to crack down on privacy invasion crimes.


Cause unclear as Finkbiner Park building suffers little damage.

Saturday, May 21


The sister tandem discuss school, life, and sports, fresh off their CIF team title win.


More than 100 cyclists in the California version of the Tour de France raced through the Village Saturday afternoon as part of the grueling 800-mile race.


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