by writerpatkramer | May 13, 2016 | Feature Story
In early May, I was carrying out my business as usual as a board member for my neighborhood council in Sunland-Tujunga (in the northeast San Fernando Valley) when a violent transient man, presumably off his meds, pushed me and began screaming obscenities at me after I...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 5, 2016 | Feature Story
On Thursday, March 24, 2016, several of L.A.P.D.’s finest came to Sunland-Tujunga to address growing concerns about transient and drug crimes as well as drag racing and other issues. The event was sponsored by Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Safety Chairperson...
by writerpatkramer | Apr 1, 2016 | Feature Story
On April 20 and May 18, 2016, I will be sharing my 30-year career journey as a news journalist, corporate/business copywriter and publicist with high school students at two, underserved Los Angeles high schools: Oscar de la Hoya High School in South L.A. and Animo...
by writerpatkramer | Feb 10, 2016 | Feature Story
The History of Valentine’s Day and What It Has Come to Mean Today Valentine’s Day is a holiday that most people observe due to its popularity in our culture. But where did it begin and why do we set aside the date of February 14th each year for this observance? That...
