FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Irwin Rosenberg, Sergeant
213-494-9960 cell (for press only)
DATE:
August 2, 2018
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTING
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2018
MAYANS M.C. STAR EMILIO RIVERA TO CO-HOST CEREMONIES
San Fernando, CA – On Tuesday, August 7, 2018, the City of San Fernando San
Fernando Police Department (SFPD), in partnership with the San Fernando Police
Advisory Council and Neighborhood Watch partners, will join with thousands of
communities nationwide for the “35
th
Annual National Night Out” crime and drug
prevention event.
The SFPD is pleased to announce that several special guests will join the event
including the Honorable Luz Rivas, State Assembly member, 39
th
District; the
Honorable Sylvia Ballin, Mayor of San Fernando; and San Fernando Chief of Police
Anthony Vairo. Also expected to attend are City of San Fernando Vice Mayor Antonio
Lopez and Councilmembers Joel Fajardo, Robert Gonzales, and Jaime Soto.
Most notably, the SFPD is excited to announce that TV/Film Star, Emilio Rivera,
known to many as Marcus Alvarez from the hit show ”Sons of Anarchy” and FX’s
“Mayans M.C.” premiering September 4, 2018, will make a very special guest
appearance as a co-host of ceremonies.
Also returning as a Host of Ceremonies for the evening for an unprecedented 3
rd
year
in a row will be David Bugenske, Co Host of the GoCountry 105 FM Radio “Graham in
the Mornings” show. The SFPD is pleased to announce that Special Music Guest Dani
Rosner, lead singer for “Honey County” will be performing the National Anthem and
local band “Entrusted,” will be closing out the event with a mini concert.
PRESS RELEASE
National Night Out 2018
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Emilio Rivera
David Bugenske
Dani Rosner
Entrusted
National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness;
generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen
neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to
criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
San Fernando Police Chief Tony Vairo said, “This event is an integral part of our
commitment to enhancing community engagement and strengthening community
support and trust. I encourage all residents and the folks who work in our City to
again please join us on August 7
th
. As the Chief of Police, I am excited we are hosting
this event for the 4
th
year in a row and look forward to meeting and greeting many of
our residents and community members.”
National Night Out will take place on August 7, 2017, from 6 pm to 9 pm, in the Civic
Center Parking lot located at the corner of Maclay Avenue and First Street (right next
to the Police Station). Free food, soft drinks, water and lots of giveaways will be
offered, as well as informational items and activities for children. In addition, the
SFPD ‘56 Chevy Police Car will be on display for attendees to take pictures with in a
very special arranged scene.
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