CASTAIC (CNS) — Pyramid Lake is again open to swimming, but state water officials warn that the toxic algae that forced a swimming ban last week is still present in […]
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Kennedy High Teacher Awarded ASCD Grant
ASCD, the Virginia-based nonprofit formerly known as the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, has named Dr. Scott Petri, a history teacher at John F. Kennedy High School, as one […]
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Arraignment of Sylmar Murder Suspect Postponed Again
Alexander Hernandez, accused of a vicious shooting spree that left four people dead in the Valley including Pacoima and Sylmar, had his scheduled July 26 arraignment in Los Angeles is […]
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Letter to the Editor
Dear Editor: Seeing people jogging with their dogs in this heat gives me the chills. Anyone forcing them to run behind them or behind a bicycle is asking for trouble. […]
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“High Bacteria Levels” Found in Los Angeles River
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Heal the Bay is warning the public against swimming in the Los Angeles River, after a study found high levels of bacteria in the water at […]
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Parents File Suit Following Daughter’s Death At Rave
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — A couple whose 19-year-old daughter died of a drug overdose during a rave at the Los Angeles County fairgrounds in Pomona last summer are suing the […]
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Gay, Bisexual Men Urged to Take Meningitis Vaccination
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Top health officials in the Southland are urging all gay and bisexual men to get vaccinated against meningitis, regardless of their risk profile. The recommendation was […]
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Making Financial Literacy Fun
What important lessons will you teach your child this summer? Riding a bike? Sharing with others? How about teaching them important financial skills. Financial literacy may not immediately come to […]
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Garcetti Encourages More Latino Appointments
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Mayor Eric Garcetti, who is in Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention, said he feels more Latinos need to be appointed to top-level positions in the […]
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López Appointed to Labor and Employment Committee
SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Patty López (D-San Fernando) has been appointed to the California State Assembly’s Committee on Labor and Employment. The Committee’s primary areas of jurisdiction include wages, hours, employment […]