Ice Bucket Challenge Donations Reach $70.2 Million
WASHINGTON, DC — As of Sunday, August 24, The ALS Association has received $70.2 million in donations compared to $2.5 million during the same time period last year (July 29…
LAFD Battles 30 Acre Van Nuys Brush Fire
VAN NUYS, CA — Over 125 firefighters battled a brush fire that erupted within the Sepulveda basin on August 22, 2014, scorching 30 acres. Just before 4:00 PM the Los…
The Ka’anapali Kai Is The “Golf Course Of The Week”
MAUI, HAWAII — Ka’anapali Kai Course was originally created as an executive course and was later redesigned by architect Arthur Jack Snyder in 1976. At 6,400 yards, the Par 70…
Wavecrest Resort Is The “Property Of The Week”
MOLOKAI, HAWAII — This Oceanfront end unit condo (A116) is so close to the water’s edge it sparkles inside. This condo is a two bedroom with one bath. Located on…
Congressman Cardenas Is Committed To Creating Middle Class Jobs In The Valley
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA — In California, we have one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation. This is unacceptable. We need to find ways to attract businesses to…
6.1 Earthquake Shakes Napa, Governor Declares A State Of Emergency
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued an emergency proclamation for the state of California due to the effects of a 6.1 magnitude earthquake in Napa Valley and continued aftershocks…
Ask Government George
Question: Hello Government George, I read your column from time to time, and live in an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County. I would like some information on disaster preparedness,…
Three Homicides In The San Fernando Valley May Be Related
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA — Los Angeles Police Department believes that three incidents that occurred this morning in the San Fernando Valley may be related. Robbery Homicide Division detectives are…
Council President George Thomas Invites Public To Council Retreat This Saturday
Greetings My Fellow Citizens, First and foremost, I would like to formally and cordially invite you to the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council Retreat this Saturday at the Government Center. Our…
Stroll Through Quebec City And Taste Europe In Canada
By Roger Allnutt, Travel Writer QUEBEC CITY, CANADA — Perched high on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the St Lawrence River in Quebec City, the historic Fairmont Le Chateau…