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The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes
The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

3-year-old wandering street near campus returned to mother

Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies from the La Mirada substation return a 3-year-old girl to her mother on Oct. 26, 2018.
A “good Samaritan” saw the toddler alone and called 911, the LASD says.
Austin Green, Managing Editor • October 26, 2018

Just after 10 a.m. Friday morning, a 3-year-old girl was found wandering alone alongside La Mirada Boulevard near the Tacuba Drive intersection one block from Biola’s campus, according to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. A woman who the LASD calls a “good Samaritan” saw the toddler and...

Norwalk sheriff’s station faces increasing mental illness reports

Capt. James Tatreau of the Norwalk patrol station helps coordinate deputies who respond to calls involving individuals who may have a mental illness. His department, like many others, has seen a significant increase in mental illness reports.
LASD looks at adding more mental health professionals to assist with de-escalation.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief • October 15, 2018

This is part one of a three-part series on mental health. Part two will be published online on Oct. 15. Part three will be published in print on Thursday, Oct. 18 and will go online in the days following. On the afternoon of Sept. 25, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officers received a report of...

Suspects apprehended in Norwalk after shooting spree

Alondra Urizar/THE CHIMES
After a carjacking in Pico Rivera, suspects go on shooting spree through three cities.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • May 3, 2017
After a carjacking in Pico Rivera, suspects go on shooting spree through three cities.

La Mirada library facility renewed

Jason Lin/THE CHIMES
The $4 million renovation of the La Mirada Library has begun the second phase of the plan after closing in December 2015.
Alondra Urizar, Writer • April 28, 2016
The $4 million renovation of the La Mirada Library has begun the second phase of the plan after closing in December 2015.