The tree lighting and community Christmas gathering is a long tradition in the City of San Fernando. It was first started by Carolyn Riggs at the Lopez Adobe and over recent years has grown into a much larger event with entertainment that includes performances by the city’s young performers: Los Tesoros (The Treasures) de San Fernando–the […]
Beginning New Traditions
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How Many Homeless are in the Valley?
The Sylmar Neighborhood Council is seeking volunteers for the Homeless Count that will take place in the last week of January. Hundreds of volunteers are required to conduct the count required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.The results from the census will provide a better understanding of both the number of homeless […]
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Service Coordinators for the Disabled Face Overload of Cases
Angele Cade’s son Aundon was born prematurely at 23 weeks and three days, and has faced numerous health challenges. After his birth, he had to remain in the hospital for six months and underwent nine surgeries. Today Aundon — now age 4 — is in preschool, is very active and is learning to walk. Cade […]
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SFPD, Volunteers Provide Holiday Baskets to Needy Families
San Fernando families, needing some help for happy holiday season, got a merry boost from the San Fernando Police Department, its Police Officers Association and Advisory Council, and local businesses and volunteers. Sgt. Irwin Rosenberg said 115 holiday baskets containing food, blankets and age appropriate toys were handed out to deserving families on Monday, Dec. […]
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Neighbor Dispute Turns Deadly in Arleta
LAPD officers have arrested one man and looking for two more suspects in the stabbing death of a neighbor who complained about the noise they were making outside his house. Javier Garcia, 22, was booked for the murder of his next-door neighbor Edgar Barrientos, 37, following an early morning brawl on Sunday, Dec. 21, at […]
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Public Health Dept. Reports First Flu Death in L.A. County
The first influenza-associated death for the 2014-2015 flu season has been reported to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. But health officials say this is year’s flu strain is not necessarily stronger or more deadly than in recent years. “The predominant influenza strain this year is an “H3” strain,” said Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, […]
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New Books for Family Reading
The winter break can provide cozy family time for reading with your kids strictly for pleasure free of the pressure of homework and deadlines. Two books worth purchasing or looking up in your local library are “Callaloo: A Jazz Folktale” by Marjuan Canady, and “Celina the Ballerina” by Robin Deneen Smith. In “Callaloo,” Canady writes about the stories […]
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The Autry National Center Presents Art of the West
If you are looking for a local family excursion, the Autry Museum is a great place to visit during the winter break. The museum is offering Panning for Gold for kids on Saturday and there are wonderful exhibits that are currently running. One major exhibit is “Art of the West,” which features more than 100 […]
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Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley Celebrate the Holidays
Approximately 115 members of the Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley were recently treated to an afternoon of pizza, soda, toys and free arcade games as guests of Rob Nowaczyk, founder and co-owner of Fireman’s Brew Inc. in Canoga Park, and the West Hills Pizza Company. Club development and marketing director Nicole Chase […]
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Celebrating the Holiday in the Valley
Scenes from the City of San Fernando’s Tree Lighting ceremony held on Thursday, Dec. 11.