Category Archives: Public Safety

2013 LAFD Community Alert Reminder

The Los Angeles Fire Department reminds you that ALL FIREWORKS, even the so-called “safe and sane” variety are ILLEGAL in the City of Los Angeles. Those who use, possess or merely transport ANY type of fireworks are subject to severe … Continue reading

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Loud Parties

A certain level of noise is part of modern life. However, excessive noise can affect your quality of life. Summer brings an increase in outdoor entertaining. Be a good neighbor-consider the hour and music volume when entertaining. You can be … Continue reading

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Mayor Villaraigosa Announces $5 Million in Grants for Earthquake Early Warning System

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa joined with the US Geological Survey and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Approval Authority members to announce $5 million in federal funds for the region’s Earthquake Early Warning System. “Our partners at the … Continue reading

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Advisory: No Prize in Lotto Scams! Spanish-speakers targeted for Lotto scams in SFV. Don’t be a victim.

No Prize in Lotto Scams – Trending in SF Valley Los Angeles.  Detectives are warning San Fernando Valley Spanish-speaking residents against falling victim to con artists offering shares in a big winning Lotto ticket in return for “trust” money. “The … Continue reading

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LASD Advisory: Protect Your Bicycle from Thieves

Bicycles are not cheap. That’s why you need to take measures in protecting it from thieves. Follow these steps and share them with fellow riders. Record the serial number, make, model and color of your bike. This information is usually … Continue reading

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Winter Shelter Hotline

LAPD has an important message for the community! 2012-2013 WINTER SHELTER PROGRAM Shelter Locations PROGRAM BEGINS SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2011 ( Sylmar Shelter is Delayed until Mid-December) The program will provide 1,491 beds at 19 sites in 15 cities and … Continue reading

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Robbed? Here’s How To Get Your Stolen Goods Back

Photo by Everett Collection via Shutterstock If you had your iPhone, iPod, iPad, iMac or even your bicycle stolen, there’s now a way you can get your precious property back, thanks to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Knock-Knock “fence” burglary task force. … Continue reading

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New California Laws Beginning in 2013

We hope all you had a great New Years celebration with your friends and family. Please take a look at some of the new laws that took effect as of Jan 1, 2013 in our great state: Cars and drivers … Continue reading

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Winter Shelter – 2012-2013

Below is the Sylmar Winter Shelter schedule for 2012/2013 for our displaced population. Please share with others.

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Funds Allotted to Run LAPD Dedicated Party Patrol Car in Northeast SF Valley

The party’s over when the Los Angeles Police Department party car says it’s over, Northeast San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Police Department joined City Councilmember Richard Alarcon, 7th District, at a news conference this morning, to announce funding for … Continue reading

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