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Top Patch Stories This Week: Bear Tranquilized, Bomb Threat Investigated

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Close out your weekend with a recap of the most interesting and popular Patch articles from last week. 

Below are the stories that topped the headlines in the San Gabriel Valley and Crescenta Valley.

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The threat was received via email, but after a thorough search of all schools, no bomb was found, according to police.

Monrovia

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Game Wardens Tranquilize Bear Found in Vacant Bradbury Home

Authorities say the 300-pound animal appeared to be ill and it was transported to an animal hospital.

A crime summary released for Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department stations details reported incidents and crime rates for the first half of 2013, compared to the same period last year and five years ago.

Altadena

Deputies Arrest Altadena Man Suspected of Kidnapping, Assaulting Girlfriend

The alleged incident occurred on July 4 after the suspect arrived at his girlfriend’s San Gabriel home to speak about their daughter, according to the Altadena Sheriff’s Station.

View Never-Before-Seen Altadena Photos

The Altadena Historical Society will present 100 photos of Altadena taken over the years by avid local photographer Leon Ricks, who passed away this year.

Pasadena

15 Arrested at Rose Bowl Gold Cup Soccer Doubleheader

In one incident July 7, a fan was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon when the fan threw a beer can that hit another fan.

Kidnapping, Sexual Assault Suspect in Custody

Kioki Ray Snowden forced a woman into her car at knifepoint and held her hostage for about three hours, sexually assaulting her and forcing her to drive him around the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena and downtown Los Angeles, police say.

Sierra Madre

3 Teens Injured in July 4th Wrong-Way Driver Collision

Three Monrovia teenagers were injured in a wrong-way driver collision in the 1900 block of Santa Anita Avenue on the evening of July 4th.

Montrose - La Crescenta

Montrose Search and Rescue Helped Out in Search for Riverside County Autistic Boy

Montrose Search and Rescue assisted in the search for a missing autistic boy in Riverside County that tragically ended this week with human remains believed to be the boy's found by rescuers.

Arcadia

More Dead Birds Found in Arcadia Test Positive for West Nile Virus

Officials say a total of four birds have tested positive for the virus in the San Gabriel Valley this year.

First Crossfit Gym Opens in Arcadia on First Avenue

Crossfit Reason challenges local residents to get fit through functional movement.


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