LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Led by Mayor Eric Garcetti and his New York City counterpart, Bill de Blasio, a coalition of 73 cities and counties have announced the filing of a brief in a Texas federal court in support of President Barack Obama’s executive orders on immigration, which a judge has placed on hold. “America’s […]
Support for Immigration Reform
Sleep Deprivation
SANTA MONICA (CNS) – Improving the quality and quantity of sleep for members of the U.S. armed forces following deployment could help reduce health problems, including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a released Rand Corp. study released. The researchers at the Santa Monica-based think tank also found that a lack of consistent and […]
Valencia Drowning
VALENCIA (CNS) – Authorities released the name of a 3-year-old boy who drowned in a residential swimming pool in Valencia and detectives determined no criminal negligence was involved. Aydenn Navarrette died at a hospital after being taken from a home near Grandview Drive and Woodfield Place around 7:30 p.m. on Monday, April 6, according to […]
Tobacco Program Announced
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Retailers who sell tobacco products and are located near schools will be the targets of an educational and enforcement campaign announced by City Attorney Mike Feuer as part of an effort to prevent sales of cigarettes and other smoking-related paraphernalia to minors. The Responsible Retailer Initiative is being funded by a […]
CSUN Hosts Annual ‘Meet the Dogs’ Police Department Event
California State University, Northridge’s Department of Police Services will show off their tough but lovable K-9 Unit dogs at the second-annual “Meet the Dogs” fundraiser on April 15. Members of the public and the campus community will get an opportunity to meet the dogs that work alongside law enforcement officers, from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Chief Tony Vairo Officially Sworn In
New police Chief Tony Vairo (center) is congratulated by San Fernando City Council members (below) after being officially sworn in April 6 (top). Vairo, who has served on the San Fernando Police Department for 33 years, said among his top priorities are filling five officer vacancies and “continuing the connection with community” he said the […]
Exercise Risk
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Middle-aged athletes are at low risk for having a sudden cardiac arrest while playing sports; and those who do have a greater chance of surviving the condition, according to a Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute study. In the study, published in the medical journal “Circulation,” investigators studied the 1,247 people aged 35-65 from […]
L.A. County Air Pollution Worst in Nation
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Los Angeles County’s air quality has improved but continues to be some of the worst in the nation, while the area’s groundwater and stormwater have excessive levels of pollution, a UCLA study said, giving the county a “C+” grade for its environment. “Despite a strong recent history of environmental improvements, the […]
The Chase is On
When your high school baseball team plays in the West Valley League you can be certain of several things. Year in, year out, you’ll play in one of the toughest — maybe the toughest — league in the City Section. Oftentimes the league winner gets the top seed in the City’s Division I playoff bracket […]
EVENTOS Locales – Semana de 9 de abril, 2015
Sábado 11 de Abril Práctica gratuita para el examen SAT Princeton Review administrará el examen completo. Los estudiantes podrán recoger sus resultados en la biblioteca de Chatsworth dos semanas después. Los alumnos deben llevar una calculadora, se proveerá agua y aperitivos. El espacio es limitado y necesitas registrarte en la biblioteca para registrar tu lugar. […]
