From The Sidelines 3-5-12
By Irving Leemon, Contributing Columnist The recent spate of shootings in schools seems to have a couple of things in common. They appear to be associated with relatively small towns…
Van Nuys Neighborhood Councilman Herbert Thompson Honored By NAACP
VAN NUYS, CA — The NAACP recently honored Van Nuys Neighborhood Councilman Herbert Thompson as the “Person Of The Month” — a very esteemed and prestigious honor to be bestowed…
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…
Former LAPD Detective Convicted on Murder Charges
Van Nuys, CA — On Thursday, March 8, after three days of deliberation the jury came back with a guilty verdict in the murder trial of Stephanie Lazarus. Stephanie Ilene…
Build Worksource Center Now Offers Free Workplace Violence Prevention Workshop
CHATSWORTH, CA — Build WorkSource Center, located at 9207 Eton Ave., Chatsworth, CA 91311, is now offering a FREE Workplace Violence Prevention Workshop to employers. Workplace Violence is a serious…
BEWARE: Board of Equalization (BOE) Investigator Imposters
Warning to all retailers! Be on the lookout for impersonators presenting themselves to be BOE representatives or investigators. Several complaints from retailers have been reported about suspects entering businesses, identifying…
Blumenfield, Feuer Target Insurance Industry Ties with Iran
Assemblymembers Bob Blumenfield (D-San Fernando Valley) and Mike Feuer (D-Los Angeles) introduced legislation today to further reduce California’s financial ties with Iran by discouraging California-based insurance companies from investing in…
Wolf Creek Golf Club, Nevada
Admit it: Your love for golf has never been stronger. You’ve searched far and wide for that ultimate golf challenge. The one that you’ll tell your buddies about for years…