BRIEFLY.Hot weather forecast again WOODLAND HILLS -- Hot weather is forecast again for the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. beginning this weekend, prompting DWP DWP Department of Work and Pensions (UK) DWP Drinking Water Program DWP Dynamic Weapon Pricing (gamin, Counter-Strike: Source) DWP Department of Water & Power DWP Drinking Water Protection officials to remind customers to conserve water and energy. Among the recommendations from the Department of Water & Power are closing drapes against direct sunlight, setting the air-conditioner thermostat to 78 degrees or higher and unplugging appliances when not in use. In addition, the city will open its senior centers, including the following, when temperatures top 100 degrees: Canoga Park, 7326 Jordan Ave.; (818) 340-2633. Mid-Valley Senior Center, 14450 Valerio St., Van Nuys; (818) 785-8488. North Hollywood Senior Center, 11430 Chandler Blvd.; (818) 763-5361. Sunland Senior Center, 8640 Fenwick Ave.; (818) 353-9571. Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Senior Center, 5040 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, (818) 756-9146. Wilkinson MultiPurpose Senior Center, 8956 Vanalden Ave., Northridge; (818) 756-7741. Burbank Center, 1301 W. Olive. Glendale Parks and Recreation, 201 E. Colorado St. -- Daily News Woman is killed by garbage truck NORTH HOLLYWOOD -- A 65-year-old woman was killed when she was hit by a dump truck Friday, authorities said. Firefighters were called to the 12700 block of Sherman Way about 1:15 p.m., said Brian Ballton, Los Angeles Fire Department The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), also known as the Los Angeles City Fire Department to distinguish it from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. It is the agency that provides fire protection and emergency medical services for the city of Los Angeles. spokesman. According to police, the truck was heading southbound on Bellaire Avenue, made a right turn to go westbound on Sherman Way and ran over the woman. Both the driver and the pedestrian had the green light. The incident is under investigation. -- Daily News Clerk shoots man with his own gun SHERMAN OAKS -- A masked gunman who attempted to hold up a Maxson's Pharmacy was shot multiple times Friday by a clerk in a foiled armed robbery, police said. The would-be robber entered the pharmacy in the 14000 block of Ventura Boulevard just before 5:30 p.m., said Officer Jason Lee, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . . The clerk somehow got hold of the suspect's weapon and fired several rounds, striking him multiple times in the chest. The suspect fled in a getaway car but was later caught by police when he was dropped off at a local hospital. Police are looking for the driver of the dark-colored Volkswagen Golf, described as a white man with tattoos. The investigation continues. -- Daily News Bitten chimp died from weak heart GRIFFITH PARK -- A chimpanzee bitten by a rattlesnake rattlesnake, poisonous New World snake of the pit viper family, distinguished by a rattle at the end of the tail. The head is triangular, being widened at the base. The rattle is a series of dried, hollow segments of skin, which, when shaken, make a whirring sound. at the Los Angeles Zoo The Los Angeles Zoo founded in 1966, is a large zoo located in Los Angeles, California, USA. The Zoo, located in Los Angeles' Griffith Park, is home to 1,200 animals from around the world. died from a weak heart and complications from anesthesia, officials said Friday. A necropsy necropsy /nec·rop·sy/ (nek´rop-se) examination of a body after death; autopsy. nec·rop·sy n. See autopsy. necropsy examination of a body after death. See also autopsy. performed on Judeo, the 28-year-old chimp that died July 26, determined he died from ``anesthesia complications associated with severe cardiac fibrosis.'' ``Complications from the anaesthesia anaesthesia anesthesia. , associated with a weak heart, was really what killed the chimp,'' said Dr. Curtis Eng, chief veterinarian veterinarian /vet·er·i·nar·i·an/ (vet?er-i-nar´e-an) a person trained and authorized to practice veterinary medicine and surgery; a doctor of veterinary medicine. vet·er·i·nar·i·an n. at the Los Angeles Zoo. -- Daily News Suspect in killing posts $1 mil bail A Los Angeles firefighter suspected in the murder of a San Gabriel woman was freed from jail after posting $1 million bail, officials said Friday. Fire Capt. David Jaime Del Toro, 50, of Eagle Rock, was released just before 9 p.m. Thursday. He is scheduled to be arraigned Sept. 7 in Los Angeles Superior Court. Del Toro, a 23-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department, was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of murder in the death of Jennifer Teresa Flores Flores, town, Guatemala Flores (flōrəs), town (1990 est. pop. 2,200), capital of Petén department, N Guatemala. Flores was built on an island in the southern part of Lake Petén Itzá and on the site of the , 43, whose nude body was discovered in the 5200 block of Loleta Avenue. An autopsy is scheduled for today to determine a cause of death, although authorities suspect she may have been dragged by a vehicle. Tire tracks and a trail of blood led from the scene to Del Toro's home about three blocks away, officials said. -- Daily News Family Health Fair is set today SUN VALLEY -- Free immunizations and dental screenings will be among the services offered today during City Councilman Tony Cardenas' Family Health and Safety Fair. The event will be held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sun Valley Recreation Center, 8133 Vineland Ave. Immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination. cards must be brought to the fair to qualify for vaccinations. -- Daily News Reward offered in slaying case Los Angeles city leaders offered a $50,000 reward Friday for information on the July 18 shooting death of Michael Celis, 19, of Van Nuys. Celis was returning home from work and entering the parking area of his apartment building at 6623 Woodley Ave. when a car -- possibly a silver or white Nissan Altima -- stopped next to his car. Someone inside the car shot Celis in the head. Anyone with information can call LAPD 1. LAPD - Link Access Procedure on the D channel. 2. LAPD - Los Angeles Police Department. Detective Rhudy at (818) 374-1952. -- Daily News Passenger drinks hold up takeoff An airliner bound from LAX to New York was delayed nearly an hour Friday after the crew discovered some passengers had carried on drinks purchased at the airport, and the pilot requested that the plane be rechecked by security screeners. American Airlines Flight 40 was scheduled to leave for John F. Kennedy International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (IATA: JFK, ICAO: KJFK, FAA LID: JFK at 11 a.m. and was being boarded when the drinks were discovered. -- Associated Press |
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