Deputy Jerry Ortiz of Lakewood, killed last week, was a dedicated officer who helped kids stay clear of the gang life...

Colleagues mourned sheriff's Deputy Jerry Ortiz Thursday as a diligent street cop & punishing boxer with a memorable smile made brighter by the woman he married just weeks before he was gunned down during anti-gang work.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -  Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert (R-IL) this week reappointed U.S. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon for a two year term to the National Council on the Arts.  Rep. McKeon, who serves as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness, has just completed his fourth term on the council.  Rep. Pat Tiber (R-OH) was also appointed to the council. "The arts are an important part of our culture and provide us with a deeper understanding of the world around us," said Rep.