Today, Sheriff Alex Villanueva and representatives from the City of Maywood CA including Mayor Ricardo Lara and Mayor Pro Tem Heber Marquez; and representatives from the City of Cudahy including Mayor Jose Gonzalez, participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony of the Maywood/Cudahy Sheriff’s Substation, located at 4317 Slauson Avenue, in the city of Maywood. It will operate w/deputies assigned to LASD East LA and will be open Mon-Fri, 9am-5-pm.

The opening of the substation will allow for deputies assigned to patrol the cities of Maywood and Cudahy to be able to respond to calls in the city in a faster manner and provide more efficient service for the residents in the surrounding areas.

To view the full press conference, visit Facebook page or LASD YouTube cannel.

LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva: It was a pleasure to meet with volunteers and members from Designated Exceptional Services for Independence & the founder Ms. Elizabeth Jinzo. This is a non-profit organization serving individuals in our communities with intellectual disabilities.

D.E.S.I is a great community organization with programs that include Community Integration Training, Independent Living, Supported Living Skills and a Paid Internship Program. Thank You all for the dedication to our community!

BREAKING! Revere, Massachusetts: Crews are working to contain a fire that has broken out on Hyde Street in Revere Tuesday afternoon. That fire, which has reached 7 alarms, has prompted responses from multiple fire departments.

Cambridge Engine 5, Squad 2, & Division 1 are working at the fire in Revere, now 7 alarms, with at least 3 buildings involved or damaged. Temp is 94 degrees.