Van Nuys Airport Police Participates In Dr. Seuss Read Across America
Van Nuys, CA — Van Nuys Airport Police officers had the privilege of participating in the “Dr. Seuss’ Read Across America” event. Held on Friday, March 2, 2012, at Lorne…
The Friendliest Bargain In Town
By K.D. Wallis Friday night arrived and my friend Marci and I had no plans. “How about a cheap movie?” I suggested. “We could go to the $3 movies in…
Griffith Observatory Hosts Developmentally Challenged
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA — Nearly 250 developmentally challenged people, along with staff and some 50 volunteers, visited the Griffith Observatory on Saturday, March 3, for a Community-at-Large Day sponsored…
Facts of the Week 3-12-12
Facts of the Week ~ ‘Jay’ used to be slang for ‘foolish person.’ So when a pedestrian ignored street signs, he was referred to as a ‘jaywalker.’ ~ Henry Ford…
MIS-LANE-IOUS — Shook-Up (Parents Beware)
By Lane Sherman, Contributing Columnist Last week I received a phone call that shook me up and still is disquieting. It all happened like this: Ring-Ring Me: “Good afternoon.” Caller:…
Free Income Tax Preparation In Van Nuys
VAN NUYS, CA — Friends of the Family, a Van Nuys-based family resource center, is offering free income tax preparation for individuals and families with incomes under $50,000 per year…
Plastic Bag Ban in LA? Have Your Say
VAN NUYS, CA — The City of Los Angeles is proposing a Reusable Bag Policy to prohibit single-use paper and plastic bags, and encourage the use of reusable bags to…
Facts of the Week 2-27-12
~ Seventy-three percent of Manila residents smoke. ~ At 90 weapons per 100 civilians, the US has the world’s highest rate of gun ownership, according to the Small Arms Survey…
The Story of Chico and Chiquita
By Irving Leemon, Contributing Columnist Last July 4th I lost two of the sweetest dogs I’ve ever known. All of my life I’ve owned dogs, mostly medium sized, such as…
Free Recycling Event At Pierce College West Hills
WEST HILLS, CA — The West San Fernando Valley Rotary Club is hosting a FREE Recycling Event with collection and disposal of electronic e-waste and paper shredding at Pierce College…