Tee it Up 8-9-11
This week, Tee It Up Radio will be covering the fourth and final major of the 2011 golf season…The PGA Championship @ Atlanta Athletic Club. We are right in the…
From the Sidelines 8-9-11
By Irving Leemon, Contributing Columnist All this fuss about the federal debt ceiling has accomplished little but prove that the inmates have taken over the asylum. There are apparently a…
What I Learned From The Northridge Earthquake
By Barbara Lewis, Special to the Van Nuys News Press When I was president of a homeowners’ association in 1993, I helped to organize the Emergency Preparedness Plan for the…
Staten Jr. Ready For “Fortune” In Boxing Debut
By Scott A. Melesky, Special to the Van Nuys News Press Los Angeles is known as the city of stars and in the boxing ring get ready for another one…
Ease Kids Back into Learning Before the Bell Rings
For most kids summer translates into 100 days of sun and fun, with minimal time spent on learning. And that can have a big impact on just how prepared they…
Man Dies from Turkey Salmonella
Update 8-4-11 Government officials were able to trace the ground turkey purchases by using the shopper loyalty cards that patients with salmonella poisoning had used to buy the ground turkey.…
Two CA Banks Receive $19.3 Million
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that two California community banks received a total of $19.3 million through the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF). The SBLF, which was…
Dow Drops Below 12,000
The Dow dropped 265 points today to fall below the 12,000 mark. This is the longest losing streak since 2008. The start of 2011 the Dow was at 11,500 and…
House Passes Budget/Debt Compromise
This legislation creates a two-step process for the president to increase the statutory debt limit by a minimum of $2.1 trillion, and as much as $2.4 trillion, following the enactment…
Recognition Awards LAPD
The Los Angeles Police Department recognized eighty-one Department employees for their bravery, heroism, saving or preservation of human life, exceptional performance of duty and outstanding service to the people ofLos…