August 2009 Blog Posts (7)

Reduce power during wildfires, city urges

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has taken precautionary steps

after the Station Fire threatened power lines that feed electricity to the city, according to by Jason Ma at Neon Tommy.



The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said the La Cañada Flintridge fire threatens 500 kilovolt transmission lines northeast of the Acton area.



To make… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 31, 2009 at 4:20pm — No Comments

You are invited to the Mo-Chica Dinner Party!

Mo-Chica Restaurant is having a Dinner Party and you and all your friends are invited.



This South side Los Angeles eatery is serving - perhaps - some of the WORLD'S best Peruvian… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 25, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

Cash for Clunkers ends Monday

If you want to get rid of your gas guzzling older car that you paid off long ago for a new fuel efficient car with a nice monthly payment, time is running out - the government announced that the popular "cash for clunkers" program would end at 5 p.m. Pacific time Monday.



The government program takes $3,500 to $4,500 off the price of a new car after you haggle for your best… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 21, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

SCIENCE IN TOYLAND – CLOSING AUGUST 23rd!

Come play! Spin tops, set up dominoes, build a mini roller coaster and more. Explore what toys teach us about science in this fun, hands-on exhibit. At the California Science Center.





IDENTITY: AN EXHIBITION OF YOU - CLOSING SEPTEMBER 8th, 2009


Explore how the physical, psychological and social elements in your life create Identity: An Exhibition of You. This unique exhibit takes… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 14, 2009 at 11:23am — No Comments

Update – "Low-level" Radioactive container stolen in 2003, then dumped in South LA: no health danger

The Associated Press update says that the box contained a specialized surveying device and posed no health danger. KTLA reported on Thursday reported a "radioactive container" was found on a street in South Los Angeles, still no update to says it's all clear.



Firefighters did detect radiation and hazmat teams confirmed that the crate was" target="_blank"">… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 12, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments

Breaking News - Radioactive container dumped at West 109th place

A hazardous-materials team is investigating a report of a "radioactive container" found on a street in South Los Angeles.



KTLA reports the item was found in the 100 block of West 109th Place about 1:25 p.m. It is "emitting a small amount of radiation", but no one was hurt.



The shipping container, measuring 3 feet by 3 feet, was found on a curb. Five people at the site… Continue

Added by University Park Family on August 6, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

USC TRIO Student in Nation’s Capitol

Every summer, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) offers its Congressional Internship Program. In early June-early August, a cadre of promising Latino undergraduates from across the country are selected for an eight-week leadership training program in the nation's capital.



While in D.C., students complete internships on Capitol Hill, participate in a CHCI curriculum that focuses on their professional development, and learn about the importance of civic engagement. This… Continue

Added by Kathy Diaz on August 6, 2009 at 3:25pm — No Comments

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