BRIEFLY.Probe continues in freak accident GLENDALE -- An investigation continued Tuesday in the bizarre death of a Simi Valley Simi Valley (sē`mē, sĭm`ē), city (1990 pop. 100,217), Ventura co., SW Calif. in an oil, fruit, and farm region; laid out 1887, inc. 1969. construction worker who was crushed by 1,600 pounds of sheets of glass at a car dealership This article is about car dealerships. For the indie pop band, see Dealership (band). A car dealership or vehicle local distribution is a business that sells new cars and/or used cars at the retail level, based on a dealership contract with an automaker or . Humberto Gordillo, 36, was killed about 1:30 p.m. Monday when the glass crushed him after he had fallen off the delivery truck, police and fire officials said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The glass was being unloaded as part of ongoing construction at the BMW BMW in full Bayerische Motoren Werke AG German automaker. Founded as an aircraft engine manufacturer in 1916, the company assumed the name Bayerische Motoren Werke and became known for its high-speed motorcycles in the 1920s. dealer on South Brand Boulevard near Windsor Avenue. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) enforces the U.S. state of California's occupational and public safety laws and provides information and consultative assistance to employers, workers, and the public regarding workplace safety and health is investigating. ``The nature of his injuries were severe,'' said Glendale Fire Department Capt. Steve Parrish Steve Parrish (born February 24, 1954 in Douglas) is a former motorcycle and truck racer, who now commentates for various British television channels on motorsport. . ``It is a tragic accident. This gentleman was just trying to work.'' -- Daily News 2 grants awarded to fight violence Two domestic-violence agencies each received $80,000 grants to coordinate services with the Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . under a plan
approved Tuesday by the City Council.
The Los Angeles Commission On Assaults Against Women will participate in the city's Domestic Abuse Response Team by coordinating intervention and emergency response services with the LAPD's Northeast Division. The Children's Institute Inc. was awarded a grant to assist the LAPD's Hollywood Division as part of the DART program. -- City News Service Benbow to head city department The Los Angeles City Council  The Los Angeles City Council is the governing body of the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. on Tuesday unanimously confirmed
Richard Benbow to head the city's Community Development Department.
Benbow retired earlier this year after a 30-year career with the city's Community Redevelopment Agency, but Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa managed to coax him out of a short-lived retirement last month. Benbow replaces Clifford Graves, who resigned last Friday. -- City News Service Memorial service set for Simi vet SIMI VALLEY -- A memorial gathering is scheduled from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday in memory of John H. Anderson, a Simi Valley veterinarian veterinarian /vet·er·i·nar·i·an/ (vet?er-i-nar´e-an) a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine. vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. who died in a May 16 tractor accident at his Moorpark ranch. The memorial will take place at 2109 Tapo St. at the American Veterinary Hospital, which Anderson had owned since 1975, hospital officials said. Anderson was known for his work caring for police dogs and his membership in the Veterinary Medical Assistance Team Veterinary Medical Assistance Team disaster response teams consisting of veterinarians, technicians and support personnel supported by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation. , a disaster-response group that assists animals in natural disasters. -- Daily News Chatsworth man leads recall drive A Chatsworth resident is launching a recall campaign to oust Councilman Greig Smith, who has supported Sierra Canyon School's plan to expand its campus in a residential area. Dennis Schwartz wants to get 30,000 signatures for a petition to recall the 12th District councilman, and he's trying to rally North Valley residents concerned with Smith's record on development, Sunshine Canyon Landfill and Wal-Mart. Smith said he's proud of his record of standing up for the community first, and he said it's unfortunate that people turn to personal attacks instead of using the public forum to voice dissent. -- Daily News |
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