No suspect yet in liquor store robbery

Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's detectives are still looking for a man who robbed a Canyon Country liquor store at gunpoint Tuesday and fled with the clerk's wallet and money from the register, a sheriff's official said.

Nurses, hospitals still negotiating

Talks between California Nurses Association negotiators and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital officials continue in an attempt to settle a compensation dispute between the two sides, hospital spokeswoman Laura Young said Wednesday.

Alan J. Lyons: Last-minute tax reminders

April 15 is just around the corner and millions are frantically getting their tax returns completed and in the mail. Here are some last minute details to consider.

Cam Noltemeyer: Playing Monopoly with SCV water supplies

In 1999, Castaic Lake Water Agency bought Santa Clarita Water Company in a deal that, for the most part, occurred behind closed doors. Unbeknownst to the public, they filed for condemnation, paid $63 million in cash to the Bonelli family, apparently without a board vote on the matter, and bought a company that they could not legally own. They used public tax dollars to pay four times more than the appraised value of the water ...

Mexican consulate pressure

As a resident of Santa Clarita Valley for more than 15 years and someone who has to deal with identity theft on a regular basis due to my job, it makes me sick that once again our government has bowed down the Mexican government ("Mexican consulate forces deal in ID theft case," March 20).

Blame Congress, not Bush

Isn't it remarkable that those who support the majority in our Congress today continue to disparage the "eight Bush years" as the only precursor to the economic problems of today?

Hilltop horror in Centre Pointe

To find proof that no one can control the scorched-earth developers, one needs only to look at the flattened hilltop next to Mountasia Family Fun Center off Soledad Canyon Road in the Centre Pointe development.

D.A. wrong to buckle

I guess L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley does not answer to or work for the people of the county, after all ("Mexican consulate forces deal in ID theft case," March 20).

Zonta LifeForward workshop Saturday

Communications skills are essential to establishing and maintaining positive relationships in every area of life. That's the premise behind the fourth in a series of free LifeForward workshops for local women sponsored by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley.

Reyes is right

Kudos to you, Jocelyn Reyes ("What does your heart say?" published March 13). I endorse your views and opinions. Keep up the good work and God bless you.

Santa Clarita offers free waste collection, conservation services

The city of Santa Clarita is offering free services to assist residents with Spring Cleaning. Hazardous waste, electronic waste and bulk item collections are just a few services the City will offer both in the coming months and throughout the year.

Santa Clarita hosts drug and alcohol licensee program class

The city of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials will host a free Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Class on Tuesday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita City Council Chambers.

COC schedules power outage/closure during spring break

When College of the Canyons students are off enjoying their well-deserved spring break between April 6 and 11, the business part of the college will remain open at both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses most of those days.

'Discovering Careers-2009' planned for April 25

"What do I want to be when I grow up?" The very youngest children want to follow their heroes as firemen, astronauts, movie stars, etc. But it's never too soon for a child or teen to start discovering his or her individual interests and how they can lead to realistic successful careers in the future. That's the concept behind "Discovering Careers-2009," the Santa Clarita Valley's second annual hands-on career exploration program planned for 9 a.m. ...

Magic Mountain to host 'Xtreme' spring break fun

Six Flags Magic Mountain continues its 38th season of family fun and entertainment with Spring Break Rock Out Xtreme, April 4-11.

Small Fla. city wonders who won Powerball jackpot

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) - Some lucky person walked into a Publix supermarket in suburban Florida over the past few days and bought a ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million - the highest Powerball jackpot in history.

10 Things to Know for Monday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:

Obama exhorts good deeds by Morehouse graduates

ATLANTA (AP) - President Barack Obama, in a soaring commencement address on work, sacrifice and opportunity, on Sunday told graduates of historically black Morehouse College to seize the power of their example as black men graduating from college and use it to improve people's lives.

Tornadoes level homes in Okla., 21 injured

SHAWNEE, Okla. (AP) - One of several tornadoes that touched down Sunday in Oklahoma turned homes in a trailer park near Oklahoma City into splinters and rubble and sent frightened residents along a 100-mile corridor scurrying for shelter.

Rebates benefit buyers and the local economy

Rebates are available to Santa Clarita Valley residents this spring on high-efficiency washing machines and electric-powered lawnmowers under deals offered through government agencies.

Santa Clarita City Council weighs in on state legislation

Santa Clarita City Council members have heartily endorsed the Boxer-Feinstein bill to block the proposed open-pit sand and gravel mine in Canyon Country but turned thumbs-down to a bill that would open up public spaces to use by the homeless at any time.

At least seven injured in two crashes on Highway 14

Two multi-car crashes involving five vehicles injured at least seven people and caused a backup on the northbound Highway 14.

Greening's goal in 2nd OT lifts Sens over Pens

OTTAWA (AP) - Colin Greening scored 7:39 into double overtime, and the Ottawa Senators rallied for a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins that cut their series deficit to 2-1 on Sunday night.

AP CEO calls records seizure unconstitutional

WASHINGTON (AP) - The president and chief executive officer of The Associated Press on Sunday called the government's secret seizure of two months of reporters' phone records "unconstitutional" and said the news cooperative had not ruled out legal action against the Justice Department.

Angels' Vargas goes 7 scoreless against Chisox

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Jason Vargas kept throwing strikes and catcher Chris Iannetta kept taking his walks - a winning formula for the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.

Braves rally with 4-run 8th to sweep Dodgers

ATLANTA (AP) - Ramiro Pena got a fierce wakeup call with the bases loaded and the scored tied in the eighth inning.

College of the Canyons football adapting to slew of changes

COC Insider: Cougars close season with two state titles

Tornadoes hit Kansas and Oklahoma; no injuries reported

EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A powerful storm system rumbled through the Plains and upper Midwest on Sunday, spawning tornadoes that damaged homes and buildings near Oklahoma City and put the Tulsa area on high-alert.

Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) - Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.