Someone get the thorazine.

(Seriously, what’s with the random drive-by mini trolls in older threads, anyway?)
Michaelk42 recently posted..Unsurprisingly- Pogan gets no real punishment

It’s more impressive that you’re covering this than stuff in the big cities out here like san francisco, in my opinion. It affects more than podunk little midwest/bible belt towns, and it affects more than the huge metropolis centers as well. Talking about something happening in a REALLY small area near where i grew up brings it home that this really can be an issue everywhere, filming, talking to police, false charges, all that stuff.

Here is my original story published on Topix.

http://www.TheAvocadoExpress.com | NewsStar

Explosion and fire destroys home injures one in La Habra Heights.

May 28, 2010 – Updated June 6 with link to video!

La Habra Heights, CA — At approximately 9:35PM firefighters here responded to reports of an explosion in the 540 Block of East Road across from the Hacienda Golf Club on the City’s eastside. Reports that the home was fully overwhelmed by fire were confirmed upon arrival of the first due engine company. Heavy smoke and flame was immediately visible throughout the community alarming those unaware of the extent of the fire. Nearby residents used garden hoses to prevent the spread of the fire as firefighter struggled to gain access to water. Los Angeles County Fire Department provided additional resources from Rowland Heights with Santa Fe Springs Fire providing an engine. A man described as the occupant of the home sustained minor burns and smoke inhalation. He received treatment from paramedics before being transported to St. Jude Hospital, where his condition remains unknown but was alert at time of transport.

Concerned residents turned to radio scanners for information and progress reports about the firefight. Additionally the La Habra Heights Fire Watch kept residents informed via their website providing real-time audio of the fire and rescue efforts for those that did not have access to radio scanners.

La Habra Heights Fire Chief Randolph Rohrer, called for Los Angeles County arson investigators but an investigation is pending until daybreak, extensive damage to the residence and challenging terrain was cited. Eyewitnesses report the home to be a total loss.

View published photos:

East Rd house fire photo 1: http://twitpic.com/29jgng

East Rd house fire photo 2: http://twitpic.com/29jgic

East Rd house fire photo 3: http://twitpic.com/29jgc0/full

EOM

http://www.TheAvocadoExpress.com | NewsStar

Explosion and fire destroys home injures one in La Habra Heights.

May 28, 2010 – Updated June 6 with link to video!

La Habra Heights, CA — At approximately 9:35PM firefighters here responded to reports of an explosion in the 540 Block of East Road across from the Hacienda Golf Club on the City’s eastside. Reports that the home was fully overwhelmed by fire were confirmed upon arrival of the first due engine company. Heavy smoke and flame was immediately visible throughout the community alarming those unaware of the extent of the fire. Nearby residents used garden hoses to prevent the spread of the fire as firefighter struggled to gain access to water. Los Angeles County Fire Department provided additional resources from Rowland Heights with Santa Fe Springs Fire providing an engine. A man described as the occupant of the home sustained minor burns and smoke inhalation. He received treatment from paramedics before being transported to St. Jude Hospital, where his condition remains unknown but was alert at time of transport.

Concerned residents turned to radio scanners for information and progress reports about the firefight. Additionally the La Habra Heights Fire Watch kept residents informed via their website providing real-time audio of the fire and rescue efforts for those that did not have access to radio scanners.

La Habra Heights Fire Chief Randolph Rohrer, called for Los Angeles County arson investigators but an investigation is pending until daybreak, extensive damage to the residence and challenging terrain was cited. Eyewitnesses report the home to be a total loss.

View published photos:

East Rd house fire photo 1: http://twitpic.com/29jgng

East Rd house fire photo 2: http://twitpic.com/29jgic

East Rd house fire photo 3: http://twitpic.com/29jgc0/full

EOM

As we can see that DID NOT happen on the video, maybe there can be some sort of “false statement” charge brought up on Mr. Pearce.
Rob recently posted..Comic-Con 2010 Day 3

If folks want freedom, they need to move to more freedom leaning states and communities. Any state that severely restricts gun ownership should be avoided. If the powers that be want your guns, I promise you they will want your freedom of speech as well.

One has to look at the overall picture. Don’t move to some Christer state, as those folks might let you own guns, but will want total control over what you read, write, and do sexually. A state which controls guns will want to also control what you read and write, but will give you a little longer leash, so long as your “reporting” or “documenting” don’t clash with their beliefs on how government should run.

I can tell you that a person like George Edwards/z would be welcome in Wyoming. I guess all the ranchers out there are firefighters, and they are all community members. A former co-worker went out to Wyoming to work as a police officer. He started off as a seasonal park ranger, then got hired by a city or county department. From what I heard, out there, the cops actually get to know the ranch land owners. The land owners have police/fire scanners with them and if there is a fire call, the citizens come together to help fight the fire. Not only that, if an LEO makes a traffic stop, some ranchers will strap on their gun and go and back-up the cop due to how rural the state can be in some areas. The ranchers don’t intervene unless needed, but it is comforting that at least in one state in the country, citizens and LE can work together.