Ask Government George 7-11-11
Question: Dear Government George, what do you know about alternate routes for the 405 shutdown this weekend? Answer: Well, Sepulveda Boulevard is intended as an alternate route for local resident…
Van Nuys Resident Dies In Fatal Traffic Accident
Van Nuys, CA — Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Division detectives are investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on July 8, 2011, at 12:29 a.m., at the intersection…
Van Nuys Jail Closes Down Due to Death
Van Nuys CA — At about 11am Thursday morning, 7-7-11, the Van Nuys Jail was shut down. It is now 2:42 pm and the jail is still no open. The…
Metro and Caltrans Officially Break Ground on ExpressLanes Project
Metro and Caltrans joined elected officials today in officially breaking ground on the ExpressLanes project that will convert existing carpool (HOV) lanes along the Harbor Freeway and the San Bernardino…
Ask Government George 7-4-22
Question: Dear Government George, I am over 55 and would like to volunteer for my community. What do you suggest? Answer: Well, there is a Corporation for National & Community…
Get Involved With The Van Nuys Council
VAN NUYS, CA — The Van Nuys Neighborhood Council meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6262 Van Nuys Blvd. at 7pm. Get involved and come to the meeting,…
Pleasant Alternatives to “Carmageddon”
By Jean Strauber, Travel Editor In two weeks “Carmageddon” will be upon us. With the 405 Freeway closed and the other freeways and canyon roads to the city promising to…
VICA Announces Reform Package
SHERMAN OAKS, CA — The Valley Industry & Commerce Association’s (VICA) is proposing eight reforms to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) that would streamline the environmental approval process, create…
LAPD Encourages Responsible 4th of July Weekend
Independence Day commemorates our freedom from the rule of Great Britain and the adoption of our Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While this is a great cause for…
Van Nuys Metal Plater Fined $100,000 for Hazardous Waste Violations
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fined TMW Corporation, 14660 Arminta Street, Van Nuys, $100,000, for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The violations were discovered at the company’s…