Good morning, readers. Today is Thursday, July 12, 2012. Some good news and some bad news: Crime is down in the region, but homicides are on the rise this year.
Shootings have decreased 34% in the San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Police Department has reported 33 homicides in the area for 2012. Daily News
Over in La Cañada Flintridge, burglaries have dropped. Valley Sun
For the second time in the past month, a car chase has ended on the Hollywood (170) Freeway. The driver allegedly hit a bus at 100 mph, but no one was seriously injured. NoHo Patch
Cal State Northridge's new president is expected to earn a salary of $324,500, which is $30K more than the school's previous leader earned. Dianne F. Harrison might also receive a house and money for a car when her pay package is approved. A CSU spokesman says they need to offer competive salaries to recruit talent. Daily News
