BRIEFLY : SUPREME COURT OPTS OUT OF AIRPORT FIGHT.BURBANK - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to get involved in the battle over the expansion of Burbank Airport, rejecting the airport's request that it review one of the nine legal fights between the airport and the city of Burbank. The high court made no comment in refusing to look at a 1997 decision by U.S. District Court Judge Lourdes Baird, who held that the Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority lacked legal standing to challenge a section of the state public utilities code that Burbank officials claim gives them the right to approve or reject purchases of land to expand the airport. - Daily News House votes to let widow stay in U.S. The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that will allow Sherman Oaks widow Jasmin Salehi to remain in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. despite the death of her husband, whose murder left her immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. status in disarray. The approval is just the latest in a series of hurdles the bill has cleared since Congressman Brad Sherman Bradley J. "Brad" Sherman (born October 24 1954) is an American politician. He has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1997, representing California's At-large congressional district. , D-Woodland Hills, created the bill to help Salehi, a native of South Korea and a legal resident, remain in the United States. - Daily News Federal funds Federal Funds Funds deposited to regional Federal Reserve Banks by commercial banks, including funds in excess of reserve requirements. Notes: These non-interest bearing deposits are lent out at the Fed funds rate to other banks unable to meet overnight reserve slated for area train work Rail projects in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys have received $500,000 in funding from federal lawmakers, officials announced Tuesday. The House of Representatives allotted al·lot tr.v. al·lot·ted, al·lot·ting, al·lots 1. To parcel out; distribute or apportion: allotting land to homesteaders; allot blame. 2. $250,000 for repairs to the Santa Susana Train Tunnel, said Rep. Elton Gallegly, R-Oxnard. The house also approved $250,000 sought by the city of Santa Clarita for construction of a Metrolink train station in Newhall. - Daily News Teen driver rescued from hillside crash ENCINO - A teen-age girl whose car went down an embankment in the Encino area Tuesday suffered a minor injury and was pulled to safety by firefighters using ropes. The crash occurred about 2 a.m. on Mulholland Drive near the San Diego Freeway The San Diego Freeway (Interstate 405, and the part of Interstate 5 south of the El Toro Y[1]) is one of the principal north-south highways in Southern California, and the major beltway of I-5 running through Southern California. . Neighbors heard the crash and called authorities. The girl was treated at the scene. - Daily News City approves retail project in Tujunga The Los Angeles City Council  The Los Angeles City Council is the governing body of the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. approved a zone change Tuesday to
allow construction of a new shopping center on what supporters said is a
blighted section of Foothill Boulevard in Tujunga.
American Stores Inc. plans to build a Lucky supermarket and Sav-on drugstore that, at 65,000 square feet, will be twice the size of the Lucky now on the property at 6240 Foothill Boulevard. - Daily News CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge stadium panel to discuss proposal NORTHRIDGE - A meeting of the California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an Athletic Facilities Siting Advisory Committee will be held Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the Santa Clarita Room at the University Student Union on Lindley Avenue. The university plans to relocate its football field and construct a 10,000 to 15,000-seat stadium in the new location. - Daily News |
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