LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The Los Angeles City Council called on the federal government to offer immigration hearings and grant refugee status to Central American children who arrived in the United States by way of the country’s southwest over the past several months. The council voted 13-0 to approve a resolution calling on Congress and […]
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Op-ed on San Fernando Valley Congressman’s Appeal for Healthier Meals
Who doesn’t like the idea of having another holiday? A special day to try something new? And what if it could happen every week? Thanks to a San Fernando Valley congressman’s effort, more people are thinking about taking that kind of weekly holiday— from meat, that is. A letter recently circulated to members of Congress […]
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How to Calm Start-of-School Jitters
SACRAMENTO – The back-to-school season is an exciting time, but it can also cause anxiety for some children – and parents too! Preparing in advance can help your child feel more confident and have a more positive school experience. California State PTA offers guidance for parents and students for helping to calm jitters during the […]
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Consumer Reporting Agencies Follow Your Moves
By now, you’ve probably heard about the Big Three credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion), which monitor your financial history and issue credit reports and credit scores to potential lenders. But did you know that there are dozens of other specialty consumer reporting agencies that track your history for activities that may not appear on […]
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Ford Amphitheatre is the Venue for Mexican Folklorico Dance and Music
The Ford Amphitheatre has been the place this summer to see L.A.’s top Mexican folklorico dance companies and Mariachi musicians. During one recent weekend, Grandeza Mexicana Folk dance performed on one day and Las Colibri, Mariachi Garibaldi and Folklor Pasión Mexicana performed the very next day. Coming up on Friday, Aug. 15, the San Fernando […]
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Murder suspect arrested by LAPD Gang Unit
Gang unit officers from the LAPD Mission Station have arrested a suspect for the July 17 double homicide that occurred in front of a 7-Eleven store in Panorama City. Angel Santana was taken into custody on Aug. 2 and booked on a charge of murder. He remains in custody in lieu of $1 million bail. […]
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Public Hearing On High Speed Rail Project
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing On High Speed Rail Project A “bullet train” is being proposed to travel through the City of San Fernando at a speed of 200 mph. The City of San Fernando has voted to oppose an elevated or surface level rail line going through the city. […]
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Plaques Stolen from Cesar Chavez Memorial
At least 14 of the 23 brass plaques that acknowledge the donors who helped bring about the Cesar Chavez Memorial in the City of San Fernando have gone missing in recent months, a new low for thieves trying to make an easy buck. The vandalism was evident during a visit to the site by the […]
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Family Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Hit-and-Run Driver
The family of hit-and-run victim Richard Ulloa is seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver of the car that hit him and caused his death. Ulloa, 39, of Sylmar, was walking and pushing a shopping cart southbound near the corner of Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Fox Street on July 2 — “he was collecting […]
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Parents of Sylmar Child Describe Their Worst Nightmare
The parents and family members of Vincent “Vinny” Quintana, the 3-year-boy who died on July 30, spoke to the San Fernando Valley Sun/El Sol following what they called the “incorrect news” that reported their entire family was taking a long, three-hour midday nap and inferred that they weren’t properly watching their child. Vinny’s father, Raul […]