Facts Of The Week 5-9-11
~ The dot over the letter ‘i’ is called a tittle. ~ Duddley DoRight’s Horses name was “Horse.” ~ Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain was born on a day in…
Mike Gatto’s Bill to Curb Municipal Salary and Pension Excesses Clears Major Hurdle
Sacramento , CA — Last week, the California State Assembly’s Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security Committee unanimously passed AB 1184 authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). The legislation…
Letter Carriers to Help Stamp Out Hunger
LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, May 14, letter carriers across America will deliver more than mail along their postal routes. They will also collect the goodness and compassion of their…
LAFD Hosts Town Hall Meeting
PORTER RANCH, CA — The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 11 in Porter Ranch to share information and answer questions from…
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared the month of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. In support of Motorcycle Safety Awareness, the Los Angeles Police Department will…
In-Home Caregiver Arrested For Molesting An Autistic Child
Van Nuys CA. Suspect Trained in Special Education at Ulysses S. Grant High School in Van Nuys Los Angeles, CA — On April 13, 2011, Jeremy Shawn Stockton was arrested…
A Brief History of Hanukkah
(Hebrew: הכונח , alt. Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of…
Mayor Villariagosa Endorsed By League of Conservation Voters
City Council members also get early backing from leading environmental organization. The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) announced its endorsement of Antonio Villaraigosa in his bid for a…
Christmas Tree Lot In Glendale Going Strong For Over 30 Years By Julie Castro
GLENDALE, CA — If you want to buy a beautiful Christmas Tree this year, then head out to 1252 Central Avenue in Glendale, California. They are not only beautiful, they…
California Insurance Commissioner Poizner To Address VICA
VICA honors its members at 59th Annual Meeting. California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner will provide the keynote address during the Valley Industry and Commerce Association’s (VICA) 59th Annual Meeting, Dec.…