Facts of the Week 9-6-11
~ Antarctica has an area code. It is 672. ~ There is more than a quarter pound of salt in every gallon of sea water. ~ In the early 1960’s,…
Poem of the Week 9-6-11
Peace XVIII By Kahlil Gibran The tempest calmed after bending the branches of the trees and leaning heavily upon the grain in the field. The stars appeared as broken remnants…
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…
What Is The Mid Valley Community Police Council?
“Crime Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility” The Mid-Valley Community Police Council is comprised of local business owners, Corporate Community Stakeholders and Area Residents who share a commitment to support the LAPD…
Princess Cruises Extends Headquarters in Santa Clarita Valley
SANTA CLARITA, CA — Princess Cruises has renewed the lease for its headquarters location in Valencia Town Center, and has announced it will continue to be “home ported” in Santa…
The Sometimes Traveling Man 9-6-11
By Irving Leemon (Editor’s Note: This is the final article of a thee-part series. You can read the earlier pieces in our past issue at VanNuysNewsPress. com.) Our next port…
Wolf Creek Inn, Wolf Creek, OR
The Wolf Creek Inn is the oldest continuous use hotel in the state of Oregon. Built in 1883 by pioneer merchant Henry Smith, the Inn was billed as a “first-class…
The Old Temecula Tasting Tour
By Jean Strauber, Travel Editor Last week I shared with you the wonderful time that my friend Lois Fishman (owner of Sitting Pretty) and I had at the Pala Casino…