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"No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory," - President Franklin D. Roosevelt, delivered Dec. 8, 1941. On the date Roosevelt said, "which will live in infamy," nearly 2,400 #Americans lost their lives, Dec. 7, 1941, when Japanese bombers attacked Pearl Harbor. #NeverForget | #PearlHarbor2020

With heavy hearts we announce the End of Watch for Antelope Valley CHP Officer Andy Ornelas, ID 21685. On November 23, 2020, at approximately 7:05 pm, Officer ...Ornelas was riding his departmental motorcycle when a motorist pulled from the right shoulder to make a U-turn directly in his path. Officer Ornelas’ motorcycle struck the other vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle. Officer Ornelas was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster. Despite significant life-saving efforts by medical personnel, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Officer Ornelas succumbed to his injuries. Officer Ornelas is survived by his wife, mother, father, brother, and sister. Officer Ornelas was a member of the Department for four years.

Today, CHP Redding assisted Shasta County Sheriff's Office, CalOES, and Shasta County Environmental Health Division with Zogg Fire clean-up and restoration effo...rts. CHP Redding Sergeant Hinkson and Officer Morton assisted by conducting vehicle inspections of burned vehicles in the Igo and Ono areas. Victims of the Zogg Fire searching for information on resources available through the Shasta County Environmental Health Division should call (530) 225-5787 or visit their website at: www.ehd.co.shasta.ca.us. #StrongerThanZogg #ZoggFire