The San Fernando community enthusiastically responded to the first 5K run organized by Healthy San Fernando. The Providence Holy Cross Healthy San Fernando 5K Relay Walk/Run, at Recreation Park in San Fernando, attracted approximately 650 participants. The attendance figure exceeded the expectations of the organizers. The Oct. 11 event was part of a 12-month initiative, “Healthy […]
San Fernando 5K Race a Healthy Success
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Trouble Persists at L.A. Mission College — Former Foundation President Arrested
The former chairman of the Los Angeles Mission College Foundation, Jose Luis Oliva, 37, was arrested on Oct.7 and accused of stealing nearly $10,000 from the charitable fund. He has been charged with one count of grand theft and forgery. The L.A. District Attorney’s office alleges that Oliva, a former Mission College student body president and treasurer, […]
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Destructive Device in Van Nuys
VAN NUYS (CNS) – A “destructive device” found inside a stolen truck in Van Nuys prompted evacuations of businesses and some residents. The device was spotted Tuesday, Oct. 14, inside the truck around 11 a.m. in the 15200 block of Vose Street, according to Los Angeles police Officer Drake Madison of the media relations office. […]
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Victim Identified in Panorama Homicide
PANORAMA CITY(CNS) — A shooting on a secluded street in Panorama City on Sunday, Oct. 12., left a 22-year-old man dead and two suspects on the run, Los Angeles police said. The gunfire was reported about noon in the 14600 block of Novice Street, east of Van Nuys Boulevard, according to Lt. Paul Vernon, commanding […]
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Police Seek Help in Killing of Pacoima Man
LAPD North Hollywood Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s help in providing any information that would lead to the arrest of the suspect who killed Michael Pebley, a resident of Pacoima. On Oct. 9, around 5:50 p.m., North Hollywood patrol officers responded to a radio call of a shooting in the 6300 block of […]
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Fire Kills Three Dogs and Damages Commercial Building
Three dogs died in a fire after a commercial building caught fire Sunday night in San Fernando, and a firefighter was hospitalized in fair condition after suffering second degree burns to his hands while fighting the flames. The fire was reported shortly after 8 p.m. at 1107 DeGarmo Street, according to Los Angeles Fire Department […]
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Mother Accused of Letting Son Bring Loaded Gun to School
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Four misdemeanor charges were filed against the mother of a 17-year-old student who brought a loaded handgun to Will Rogers High School in Van Nuys, Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer announced. Leah Wilcken, 41, was charged on Wednesday, Oct. 15, with allowing a child to take a firearm off-premises, […]
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Worldwide Participation Set for ShakeOut 2014
Millions of people across the nation, including the San Fernando Valley will participate today, Oct. 16 in the Great California ShakeOut 2014, the annual event to practice how to be safer during big earthquakes. According to its Web site, federal, state, and local emergency management experts and other official preparedness organizations all agree that “Drop, […]
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Mujeres de Corazon
The Mujeres de Corazon Gala honors Latinas in the Los Angeles area who have made major contributions to improve the quality of life of Latinas and their families. The Gala was held at the Odyssey restaurant on Friday, Oct. 10, and was attended by 350 persons. Superior Court Judge Mildred “Millie” Escobedo was the keynote speaker […]
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Chancellors, Toreadors Both have Something to Prove
The game between Taft and Chatsworth on Friday, Oct. 17, will not eliminate either from the West Valley League race. But it can eliminate any lingering doubts of how worthy each team is as a contender in the upcoming City Section Division I and II playoffs. The Chancellors (5-1) have been impressive early; their latest […]