The excellent community site Yo! Venice! reports: There were a reported five fires set by the Venice Beach Arsonist last night into the early morning. This picture was from around 1:15am. Arson investigators on the way and a person of interest being questioned, after being apprehended on the boardwalk. This does not mean they have…

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<p><span style="font-size: large"><strong>Dr. Gabriel Buelna</strong> holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from Claremont Graduate University and serves as a faculty member in the Chicana/o Studies Department at California State University, Northridge. He is the founder and principal attorney of The Buelna Law Firm, A.P.C., based in South Pasadena, where he focuses on Family and Criminal Law. In addition to his academic and legal work, Dr. Buelna serves as an elected Trustee for the Los Angeles Community College District.</span></p>
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