Facts Of The Week 5-9-11
~ The dot over the letter ‘i’ is called a tittle. ~ Duddley DoRight’s Horses name was “Horse.” ~ Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain was born on a day in…
Mike Gatto’s Bill to Curb Municipal Salary and Pension Excesses Clears Major Hurdle
Sacramento , CA — Last week, the California State Assembly’s Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security Committee unanimously passed AB 1184 authored by Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles). The legislation…
Letter Carriers to Help Stamp Out Hunger
LOS ANGELES — On Saturday, May 14, letter carriers across America will deliver more than mail along their postal routes. They will also collect the goodness and compassion of their…
LAFD Hosts Town Hall Meeting
PORTER RANCH, CA — The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) is holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 11 in Porter Ranch to share information and answer questions from…
Historic Walking Tour of NoHo
NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — A historic walking tour of North Hollywood will take place on Saturday, May 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The tour begins at the Amelia…
Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcyclists can increase their safety by following these guidelines: • Participate in a motorcycle training course. • Avoid riding in poor weather conditions. • Wear a brightly colored protective gear…
May is Motorcycle Awareness Month
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has declared the month of May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. In support of Motorcycle Safety Awareness, the Los Angeles Police Department will…
Paris Hilton Has a Bad Day In Van Nuys
Numerous news outlets reported that while walking away from the court through the Van Nuys Government Center, James Rainford, described by witnesses as “some weirdo,” allegedly threw water in Waits’…
Poem Of The Week 5-2-11
Mother, Summer, I By Philip Larkin My mother, who hates thunder storms, Holds up each summer day and shakes It out suspiciously, lest swarms Of grape-dark clouds are lurking there;…
Facts of the Week 5-2-11
~ The modern version of Mother’s Day in the United States, was first observed in 1907. ~ 55 percent of 15- to 44-year-olds are mothers. ~ 4.3 million women have…