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Leader of Pharmacy Robbery Crew Sentenced to Prison
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Leader of Pharmacy Robbery Crew Sentenced to Prison

City News ServiceSeptember 29, 2021

A Lynwood man was sentenced today to 20 years behind bars for running a crew that committed 15 armed robberies of independent, mom-and-pop pharmacies across Southern California, with the intent of illegally selling the stolen prescription medication. Tyrome “Boobie” Lewis, 26, was found guilty in June of all eight felony charges he faced. Lewis has been in federal custody since his arrest in July 2019, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Southland’s Third Summer Heat Wave Begins
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Southland’s Third Summer Heat Wave Begins

City News Service August 2, 2019

The heat wave results from high pressure aloft spreading into Southern California, combined with a weakening in the onshore flow, said National Weather Service meteorologist Curt Kaplan. Temperatures will begin declining Monday.

State Audit Shows CSU Concealed $1.5 Billion in Surplus
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State Audit Shows CSU Concealed $1.5 Billion in Surplus

Sentinel News ServiceJune 21, 2019

In a highly critical report, the state auditor found the California State University funneled hundreds of millions of dollars to accounts outside of the state Treasury, disregarded state laws covering transparency and used millions of dollars in revenue from campus parking permit fees to fund projects unrelated to the CSU parking program. The audit also showed that CSU campuses are keeping surplus funds in locally held accounts that are hidden from public view and state oversight.