Sylmar Neighborhood Council discusses sex offender issue

The Sylmar Neighborhood Council talked about the large number of sex offenders residing in the community during its March 27 meeting.

The Megan's Law Web site lists 157 registrants in the 91342 zip code.

As this was not an agendized item, the board could not take action. However, board members discussed creating an ad-hob committee to look into why so many offenders are moving into Sylmar and what can be done in the future.

In other Sylmar Neighborhood Council news, the council will have a team in this year's Sylmar Relay for Life, to be held April 12 and 13.

Called the Purple Hearts, the team will be captained by Quyen Vo-Ramirez and Fabian Garcia. Team members include Lynn Zekanis, Hector Cabrera, Randall Kelly, Rick Donnelly and Jan Sandstrom.

The event raises funds for the American Cancer Society.