Deadline Approaches to Participate in Assemblyman Gatto’s “Wiki Bill”

First-of-its-Kind Bill Prepares for the Next Step in the Legislative Process Assemblyman Mike Gatto (D-Los Angeles) announced that he is taking the next step in introducing the nation’s first ever “wiki bill” today, encouraging interested individuals to finalize and submit their proposed legislative language to amend California’s Probate Code by March 7, 2014.  The Probate Code […]

Rep. Schiff Announces First Annual Congressional Student STEM Challenge – Students To Build App

Rep. Adam Schiff has announced the launch the first annual congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the House Student App Challenge, for the 28th Congressional District.  The theme for the first year of the competition is Computer Science, challenging students to develop an application (“app”). Established by the U.S. House of Representatives […]

Violent Fugitive May Be Traveling in California

The FBI has released a statement concerning a violent fugitive that may be in California. The subject was last seen in northern California. Kevin Anthony Briggs, a convicted felon and registered sex offender, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the assaults of a female and a police officer in Bozeman, Montana. He also is […]

GATTO AND TORLAKSON TEAM UP TO GET SCHOOL EMPLOYEES THE TRAINING THEY NEED TO DETECT AND REPORT CHILD ABUSE

   Assemblyman Mike Gatto  amended AB 1432 today to strengthen training requirements and prevent child abuse in schools.  The amendments would require all school employees to be trained according to standards developed by the Department of Education, in the proper identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect, so that abuse can be stopped in its […]

GWP and CEIVA Work for Additional Customer Savings

Glendale Water & Power (GWP) and CEIVA Energy, a utility-controlled home energy management system (HEMS) provider today announced they will expand their customer engagement program. Based on the success of the initial deployment, GWP and CEIVA will work together to deliver additional energy savings tools to customers, including smart thermostats. The pilot program expansion will reach more […]

Rep. Schiff Announces 2013-2014 Nominations to U.S. Service Academies

 On Thursday Rep. Adam Schiff  announced that he has nominated fourteen students from the 28thCongressional District for appointments to U.S. service academies for the class of 2018.  Four of the five United States service academies require a Congressional nomination in order to receive an appointment. “Each one of these students has compiled an outstanding resume […]

Reserve Dep. Jerry Hill Retires

On February 5, Reserve Deputy Jerry Hill retired after 34 years of faithful service to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Captain Bill Song and Sgt. Burton Brink awarded Reserved Deputy Hill the Department’s Distinguished Service Award in acknowledgment and recognition of over three decades of loyal and unselfish service to the residents of Los […]

DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint in Glendale

 Glendale Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on February 8, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved […]

JOHN SCOTT SELECTED AS INTERIM SHERIFF

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors announced the appointment of John Scott as interim L.A. County Sheriff to replace Sheriff Lee Baca as he retires the end of this month. Scott is currently the Orange County Undersheriff.  Baca’s last day is Jan. 31. “With considerable experience in law enforcement and strong leadership qualities, John […]

A big rig accident has closed the Lowell Avenue westbound on-ramp

  For reasons unknown at this time the big rig flipped on its side as it was traveling westbound on the Lowell Avenue on-ramp to the Foothill (210) freeway at about 2:41 p.m. this afternoon. “The driver was not injured,” said California Highway Patrol Officer Kimball. Westbound traffic is slow in the area however all […]