After the Fire: How to Protect Your Lungs Fires can leave behind more than visible damage. The lingering smoke and airborne contaminants from the recent warehouse fire in the Boyle […]
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Congresswoman Rivas, Supervisor Horvath Present Nearly $1,000,000 in Federal Funding for Pacoima Warehouse Renovation
Congresswoman Luz Rivas presented $968,000 in federal funding to the County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) for the department’s Pacoima Warehouse Renovation project, to modernize the facility with renovations […]
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The Importance of Creating Emergency Preparedness Plans for the Home
As the summer heat continues to increase, so does the possibility of wildfires. As the Los Angeles County Fire Department and other public safety agencies do their part to help […]
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En la Unión está la Fuerza
By Madison Ibarra In our 2.4 square mile city, which is predominantly home to Latino communities, everyone living in the Valley hears stories daily about ICE detaining one of our […]
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Newly-Elected and Re-Elected San Fernando Councilmembers Sworn in This Week
A standing-room-only crowd filled the San Fernando City Council chambers this week for the swearing-in ceremonies for re-elected Councilmembers Mary Solorio and Mary Mendoza, and new incoming Councilmember Sean M. […]
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Congresswoman Laura Friedman Secures Funding for LA Metro and Metrolink Stations
U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman announced she has secured federal funding to upgrade rider experience across two of Los Angeles’ largest transit systems – for LA Metro buses and Metrolink rail […]
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New Playground and Equipment for Kagel Canyon Park Expected to be Completed by End of July
For more than a year, the playground area at Kagel Canyon Park in Lake View Terrace was fenced off. The park’s play equipment was old, broken and damaged and deemed […]
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How to Be Happier in Life
By Stan Popovich Many people search for happiness in big achievements, but it often comes from simple, everyday moments. Learning how to focus on what matters most can help improve […]
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Whiteman Closure: For Safety or Profit?
By Matthew Stone The San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol’s reporting on Whiteman Airport invites follow-up. Los Angeles City Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez has pounced on a contained runway incident to again […]
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Urges USCIS to Address Growing Backlog of DACA Renewals
A growing backlog in renewal applications for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is creating hardships for many DACA recipients, including delayed work authorizations and financial difficulties, Congresswoman Luz Rivas […]