Survey Shows Many in Van Nuys Unprepared For Disaster
By Barbara Lewis, Special to the Van Nuys News Press A recent emergency preparedness survey shows that many in the Van Nuys area are unprepared for an emergency. The survey…
Missing Person Melvin Gelfand
The family of Melvin Gelfand and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding Gelfand. On September 14, 2011, at about 8 a.m., Gelfand was…
What Is The Van Nuys Community Police Advisory Board
The Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) is a group of volunteers who live or work in the Van Nuys Area, comprised of the following neighborhoods: Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, Valley…
Legislature Passes Bill Calling for State Public Transit Blueprint
The California State Legislature passed a bill authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) to craft the first statewide public transit development and financing plan. “It’s time to think…
Governor Signs Landmark State Apartment Recycling Law
LOS ANGELES, CA — Governor Jerry Brown signed legislation authored by Assemblymember Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) establishing the Renter’s Right to Recycle Act which, starting next year, will require…
Congressman Sherman Reacts to President Obama’s Economic Plan
Washington DC – Following President Obama’s September 8th speech, Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement: “The President’s economic plan is good but insufficient. We need a bolder spending program…
Divest From Iran Act by Feuer and Blumenfield
Sacramento, CA — Today the Legislature approved Assembly Bill 1151, the Divest From Iran Act. The bill, authored by Assembly members Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) and Bob Blumenfield (DSan Fernando…
Ask Government George 9-6-11
Question: Dear Government George, where is the money spent that is borrowed from the public and who decides where it goes? Answer: The Bureau of Public Debt is responsible for…
VICA Urges Valley Residents to Oppose Redistricting Plans
SHERMAN OAKS, CA — Two L.A. County redistricting proposals would split the San Fernando Valley into three districts, hurting the ability of Valley residents to be properly represented at the…
Congressman Sherman’s Meeting at Reseda High School
RESEDA, CA — On Sunday, August 28th, Congressman Brad Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) hosted a Town Hall meeting at Reseda High School, located at 18230 Kittridge Street, fielding questions…