The garden and front landscape are often created to help make the house more attractive. It is not very often that a part of the house can also be a part of the garden. Rain gutters channel water from the house into the garden, but as functional as they are, they aren’t pretty. Rain chains […]
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Horoscope for the Week of December 14, 2014
ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll be involved in an interesting controversy. It’s hard to know where to take a stand — there is little evidence for either side. Maybe it’s not so important to have an opinion on this one. If you choose neutrality, you won’t regret it. One sign of intelligence is to be comfortable […]
Gabriel Fernandez Trial
Supporters who have been following the case of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez who was tortured and beaten to death, despite multiple visits from DCFS social workers went to court today expecting to hear a Guilty plea from Pearl Fernandez, the mother of the child and Isauro Aguirre, co-defendent in the case. But they opted not to […]
Lopez Sworn Into State Assembly Representing 39th District
Describing the close race and three weeks of waiting for outstanding ballots to be counted as a “roller coaster,” Patty Lopez — the Assembly candidate that wasn’t considered a threat to incumbent Raul Bocanegra — tallied a final 466-vote lead. And with only a few days to spare following the confirmation of her win, and […]
Protestors in Downtown L.A. Question Arrests
As many as 130 people arrested in downtown Los Angeles protesting the Ferguson, Miss. grand jury decision were charged with a civil disobedience misdemeanor. Some CSUN students were among the protestors, and said they were held far longer than expected. They believed that LAPD Chief Charlie Beck wanted to make an example of them to encourage additional […]
San Fernando Police to Host Undocumented Driver’s Licenses Forum
On Monday, Dec. 15, the San Fernando Police Department will host a Community Forum regarding AB 60, the new law that will make driver’s licenses available to undocumented immigrants in California starting Jan. 1. The event will feature experts from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) who will provide information and answer questions related with obtaining […]
Offense Isn’t The Only Spartan Story
The offensive brilliance of Sylmar in its City Section Division II football playoff run has been breathtaking. Blessed with superb skill players, from quarterback Clarence Williams, Jr. and receivers Anthony Muse and Danny Mendoza to running backs Marcus Gandy and Shonte Smith, the Spartans have been posted video game-like totals against Bell, Chatsworth and Eagle […]
Spartans, Vikings Looking for Crown-Fitting End to 2014 Prep Football Season
Back in September, it was easy to consider the idea of Sylmar High winning a 2014 prep football title. The Spartans had been good the year before, reaching the playoff semifinals, and were returning most of their crucial personnel on offense and defense. The same can’t be said about Monroe High. The Vikings last had […]
California Avoids Heavy Damage from Needed Rainfalls
LOS ANGELES — A much-needed rain fell across drought-stricken California this week, but the storm had so far produced few of the problems such as flooding and mudslides that had threatened areas left barren by wildfires. Residents and authorities, however, kept a cautious watch on saturated slopes as scattered showers fell in Southern California on […]
Van Nuys Pursuit
VAN NUYS (CNS) – A high-speed pursuit of a suspect in a stolen car ended when the man’s attempt to escape on a skateboard was foiled by a driver who blocked the suspect’s path. The pursuit began on the San Diego (405) Freeway about 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec.1 when an electronic notification about a stolen […]
