WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans put Democrats on record for a second time Wednesday against legislation combining Homeland Security funding with rollbacks of President Barack Obama’s immigration policies. But there was little evidence Congress was any closer to a solution to fund the department past Feb. 27 as that deadline approaches. The vote in the […]
Second Defeat for GOP on Homeland, Immigration Bill
Posted inmultimedia, News
Valley Focus PhotoGram for the Week of February 2, 2015
Every week we feature photos from the local community. Want to give a thumbs up to someone or just let us know what your doing. How about a special Valentine wish for your special someone. Don’s be left out! Send in your photos with a detailed description to saul@sanfernandosun.com.
Posted inNews, News
Transgender Van Nuys Woman Killed – Members of the LGBTQ Community Rally
San Fernando City Councilmember Joel Fajardo ended the council meeting on Monday, Feb. 2, in memory of Michelle “Yazmin” Vash Payne, 33, a transgender woman who was killed in a Van Nuys apartment. The stabbed body of the woman — a former man named Michael Vash Payne — was found in a burning Van Nuys apartment […]
Posted inNews, News
Sylmar Resident Who Alleged Being Kidnapped and Assaulted by School Police Officer, Accuses Same Officer of Continued Harassment
John Flores IV says he’s scared. And what scares him is his alleged recent encounter with a Los Angeles School Police (LASPD) officer he claims has harassed him ever since he was in high school. Flores, now 22, says that harassment became a more direct and worrisome incident. Flores said that on Tuesday Jan. 20, […]
Posted inNews, News
Residents Across the Valley Begin Process to Unify Efforts to Object to High-Speed Rail Through Their Communities
The High Speed Rail was at the center of discussion a separate community meetings on Saturday, Jan.31 — one a Town Hall meeting at the Sunland-Tujunga North Valley City Hall, the other a community meeting held at Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural and Bookstore in Sylmar — and in the City of San Fernando on Monday, […]
Posted inNews, News
Parents Urged to Vaccinate after Measles Outbreak
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles County’s interim health officer urged residents to ensure they are vaccinated for measles, and assured parents that vaccinating their children is safe. “Unfortunately the myths about the association between vaccination and autism persists,” Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser said. “It’s very important for people to know that there have been many […]
Posted inNews, News
Brawl at Party Results in Multiple Stabbings
At least four people were stabbed when a fight broke out at a party in a San Fernando neighborhood on Saturday, Jan. 31. A San Fernando Police Department (SFPD) spokesman said officers responded at 10:30 p.m. to reports of a disturbance at a residence in the 200 block of Orange Grove Avenue. Upon their arrival, […]
Posted inNews, News
No Fast or Slow Lanes for Internet? New Rules Proposed
WASHINGTON (AP) — Declaring the Internet critical for the nation, a top U.S. regulator on Wednesday proposed an unprecedented expansion of federal power to ensure providers don’t block or slow web traffic for America’s countless users. The proposal by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler was a victory for advocates of “net neutrality,” the idea […]
Posted inNews, News
Burbank Hit and Run
BURBANK (CNS) – A suspected DUI driver was in custody Feb. 5, after colliding with a vehicle at a Burbank intersection, then slamming into the wall of a residence, authorities said. No one was hurt in either crash, said Burbank police Sgt. Jeff Lamoureaux. Lamoureaux said the driver drove off after colliding with a vehicle […]
Posted inNews, News
Make a Connection for Valentine’s Day with Speed Dating on the Red Line Friday, Feb. 13
Finding Valentine’s Day love can be tough when you’re always on the go. But this year – for the second time – Metro will make it easier with lunch-time Speed Dating on the Red Line Feb. 13. Come ride the rails and see if you can make a friend while in transit! Special guests from […]