Part 1 of 2 Pedestrians crossing the streets in the Sylmar community are sometimes puzzled at seeing the buttons on pedestrian crossing poles placed higher than typically seen. They are […]
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Granada Hills Mom Joins Hundreds at “Making Strides Walk”
Part 2 of 2 This month across the country, and the globe, people are adorning themselves with pink ribbons, T-shirts, tennis shoes, dying their hair pink, and are even dressing […]
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Mamá de Granada Hills Comparte una Mirada Honesta a su Vida con Cáncer
Parte 1 de 2 Hace cinco años, Penelope “Penny” Smith era como muchas “supermamas” del Valle de San Fernando. Su vida con su esposo Steven y su hija de 6 […]
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Pacientes con Cáncer se Unen al Oncólogo que Publica los Resultados del Estudio de Cáncer / Vacuna COVID-19
Inmediatamente después de su estudio, el Dr. James Berenson, un oncólogo especializado en mieloma múltiple, anunció sus últimos hallazgos y, con sus pacientes con cáncer, compartió sus desafiantes experiencias durante […]
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Granada Hills Mom Shares An Honest Look Into her Life With Cancer
Part 1 of 2 Five years ago, Penelope “Penny” Smith was like many San Fernando Valley “supermoms.” Her life with her husband Steven and her 6-year-old daughter was at the […]
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Cancer Patients Join Oncologist Who Releases Results of COVID-19 Vaccine/Cancer Study
On the heels of his study, Dr. James Berenson — an oncologist specializing in multiple myeloma —announced his latest findings and with his cancer patients, shared their challenging experiences during […]
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What Happened When Pearl Fernandez’ Bid for Re-Sentencing was Denied
“Yesterday was a joyous victory,” said family member, Emily Carranza. Carranza walked shoulder-to-shoulder with Olivia Rubio, another cousin of the late Gabriel Fernandez. They never thought they would have to […]
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Mural de la Virgen de Guadalupe Destruido en la Iglesia de Van Nuys
Los murales pintados en comunidades latinas con la imagen de La Virgen de Guadalupe son tan respetados que es extremadamente raro encontrarlos dañados. De hecho, quienes crean murales de varios […]
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Will Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict Bring Change?
Editorial Now that the jury has handed down a verdict and Derek Chauvin is an ex-police officer behind bars — found guilty of all three charges for killing George Floyd […]
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Mural of La Virgen de Guadalupe Destroyed at Van Nuys Church
Murals painted in Latino communities with the image of La Virgen de Guadalupe are so respected that it’s extremely rare to find them damaged. In fact, those creating murals of […]