LAFD Christmas Safety Tips
The men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Department would like to reiterate and stress that the holiday season is also a time of increased risk, that involve hazards…
Man Driving Bentley Shot on the 101 Freeway
Los Angeles detectives are asking the public’s help in providing any information related to a shooting of a 25-year-old man who was driving on the 101 Freeway this morning, December…
Disability: An Overlooked Threat to Retirement
Tough economic times are threatening the financial security of more workers, including their dreams of a secure retirement. The Council for Disability Awareness (CDA) paper “Worker Disability: A Growing Risk…
Arachnophobia And Other Fears
By Edward Mills We had a little excitement this morning at home. My wife came out of the bathroom and said, quite calmly, “Ed, there’s a big black spider in…
Travel Tips of the Week 12-15-08
By Jean Strauber, Travel Editor Caravan Tours has recently published their 2009 brochure. They are offering several tours that range from $995 to $1195 (per person/double occupancy) including Mount Rushmore…
A Brief History of Hanukkah
(Hebrew: הכונח , alt. Chanukah), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem at the time of…
Mayor Villariagosa Endorsed By League of Conservation Voters
City Council members also get early backing from leading environmental organization. The Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters (LALCV) announced its endorsement of Antonio Villaraigosa in his bid for a…
Christmas Tree Lot In Glendale Going Strong For Over 30 Years By Julie Castro
GLENDALE, CA — If you want to buy a beautiful Christmas Tree this year, then head out to 1252 Central Avenue in Glendale, California. They are not only beautiful, they…
California Insurance Commissioner Poizner To Address VICA
VICA honors its members at 59th Annual Meeting. California Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner will provide the keynote address during the Valley Industry and Commerce Association’s (VICA) 59th Annual Meeting, Dec.…
How to Stop the Secret Santa!
By George Christopher Thomas Do you have to holiday shop for someone you don’t like? Are there co-workers in your office organizing a “Secret Santa,” just to be annoying? Are…