AROUND THE VALLEY.

SAN FERNANDO

Prosecutor won't press charges in stabbings

A second prosecutor has decided there isn't enough evidence to charge a 17-year-old boy who police allege stabbed two students in a campus brawl at San Fernando High School earlier this month.

"If additional evidence is presented to us, we will review it. We have an open mind on this case," said Sandi Gibbons, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office spokeswoman, who added that prosecutors looked at the case again at the request of school police.

Deputy District Attorney Ronald Smalstig of the Sylmar Juvenile Court came to the same conclusion as Deputy District Attorney Larry Diamond, who recently turned down the case for prosecution shortly before retiring.

Lt. Keith Moore, East Valley commanding officer for the Los Angeles School Police Department, said at the very least he was hoping the boy would face felony charges for allegedly bringing a knife on campus.

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE

Easter egg hunt set at Descanso Gardens

Hundreds of children are expected to hunt for Easter eggs on Descanso Gardens' main lawn Saturday.

Egg hunts will begin at 9:30 a.m., and a new hunt will begin every 45 minutes until 2 p.m. Reservation times will be taken on a first-come, first- served basis beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Each basket costs $4; demand is usually high and baskets go quickly, so families should reserve a time as early as possible, officials say.

Descanso Gardens is at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students, $2 for children 5 to 12, and free for members and children 5 and under. Parking is free.

For information, call 818-949-4200 or visit www.descansogardens.org.

NORTHRIDGE

E-waste recycling to aid Camp Laurel

Residents can recycle their electronic waste and raise money for Camp Laurel between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday at 18605 Devonshire St., Northridge.

The e-waste truck will be at REI Northridge's parking lot; those who bring an item to donate will receive a 15percent discount coupon from REI. Camp Laurel is a facility in Pasadena that is open to children and families infected with HIV or AIDS.

-- Staff and Wire Services