Rep. Adam Schiff, a former federal prosecutor, today released the following statement after the shooting in Aurora last week: “I was deeply saddened by the tragic and senseless shooting at an Aurora, Colorado movie theater. Our priority must be aiding and comforting the victims and their families. I also believe we should take this moment […]
Sally Ride died peacefully July 23 after a courageous 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Sally lived her life to the fullest, with boundless energy, curiosity, intelligence, passion, commitment, and love. Her integrity was absolute; her spirit was immeasurable; her approach to life was fearless. Sally was a physicist, the first American woman to fly in […]
“While the tragedy in Colorado appears to be an isolated incident, our vigilance has been raised,” said Captain Mike Parker, Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau. The heightened alert of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department includes increased patrols to create a more visible presence at movie theaters and other places where people congregate. As always, we encourage […]
The City of Burbank is beginning the process of hiring a permanent Police Chief. Chief Scott LaChasse has served as the City’s Interim Police Chief for the last two and a half years. “The Chief was originally hired for a six month assignment, but it became obvious that we had hired someone with the […]
Monday morning Sheriff’s Parks Bureau deputies were patrolling in the Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary (210 Freeway/Wentworth Street, Sunland) when they discovered three men in a small crude structure in a remote area of the Park. The Tujunga Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary is part of the area patrolled by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Parks Bureau. It […]
Congressman Adam Schiff honored Montrose Search and Rescue in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives today. Below his is speech: “Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the Montrose Search and Rescue team.” “For over sixty-five years, Montrose Search and Rescue has been conducting life-saving operations throughout the Angeles National Forest […]
ON TUESDAY, JULY 17 FROM 9 A.M TO 3:30 P.M., AN EMERGENCY BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD AT THE CRESCENTA VALLEY STATION’S FRONT PARKING LOT, 4554 BRIGGS AVE. THE HUNTINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL BLOOD MOBILE WILL BE THERE. EVERY TWO SECONDS SOMEONE NEEDS BLOOD. FORTY PERCENT OF THE BLOOD NEEDED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA […]
With rising summer temperatures the fire danger level went from “high” to “very high” in the Angeles National Forest on the weekend following the Fourth of July holiday. The change in alert status comes as vegetation continues to dry out due to extreme summer heat. Summer recreational activities that bring more than a million visitors […]
The body that was found in the Vasquez Creek area on Saturday has been identified as missing hiker Ertug Ergun, by Lt. Bale, Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. “The cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries,” Bale said. Hikers found Ergun’s body in the water at the bottom of a waterfall in Vasquez […]
Assemblymember Anthony Portantino’s bill to improve emergency and disaster preparedness in California was approved today in the Senate Energy, Utilities & Communications Committee. AB 1650 requires public utilities to hold comprehensive disaster preparedness meetings every two years with the counties and cities they service in order to improve readiness and better prepare for natural disasters. […]