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Hart district sends potential layoff notices to 95 certificated employees
The Wm. S. Hart Union High School District mailed notices of potential layoffs to 95 certificated employees this week, fulfilling a legal obligation to notify employees whose jobs could be affected by a possible "reduction in force" due to the current State budget crisis.
'Click It or Ticket' campaign targeting seatbelt offenders
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will be out in force, saving lives by enforcing California's seatbelt laws. The increased effort is part of the on-going "Click it or Ticket" campaign.
Santa Clarita's Youth Sports Program hosts basketball playoffs
Santa Clarita's Youth Sports Program will host basketball playoffs at Hart High School on Saturday, May 14 from 2 p.m to 7 p.m.
Review: 'The Last House on the Left'
I have seen four films inspired by the same 13th-century folk ballad: Ingmar Bergman's "The Virgin Spring" (1960), Wes Craven's "The Last House on the Left" (1972), David DeFalco's "Chaos" (2005) and now Dennis Iliadis' remake of the 1972 film, also titled "The Last House on the Left."
Senior Center changes: haircuts, dance class, Trips & Tours
The SCV Senior Center will again make haircuts available on Fridays as of April 3. Mary Doman will be available from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in Room A2 for haircuts at $10 each. Please contact her at 257-9602 for appointments. Also, beginning immediately, the center will no longer offer the Polynesian Dance Class taught by Winona Plantenburg on Monday afternoons. Finally, beginning on April 1, the hours of operation for the center's Trips and ...
Review: ‘Race to Witch Mountain’ is innocuous family entertainment with a likable cast
Before the sneak preview of "Race to Witch Mountain," they had a little quiz show and gave away T-shirts. One question: "Who plays Jack Bruno?" Half the audience roared, "The Rock!" Not one lonely vote for Dwayne Johnson.
Two Women on Wine: A Tale of Two Wine Worlds -- Old and New
Growing up on the East Coast, we remember when the world of wine revolved largely around Europe, particularly France and Italy. These Old World wines, as they are known, produced most of the world's notable wines.
'Treasure Island' runs through April 25 at the Canyon Theatre Guild
"Treasure Island," the timeless tale of adventure, mutiny and friendship, is told in this high-energy Canyon Theatre Guild production through witty lyrics, sparkling dialogue and humorous songs.
'Leading Ladies' at the Canyon Theatre Guild March 27 - April 25
How funny is Tony award winning author Ken Ludwig's latest in a trilogy of broad comedies (the first two being "Lend Me a Tenor" and "Moon Over Buffalo!")?
UPDATED: Sheriff's Captain and biker supporter swap e-mails
Editor's note: The following is an exchange of SCV Sheriff's Station news releases and e-mails between members of a motorcycle group and the station Captain Anthony La Berge.
Old Town Newhall streetscaping starts Monday
The city of Santa Clarita is moving forward with another significant investment in Old Town Newhall - the beginning of a new "streetscape" for two blocks of Main Street. Construction officially begins on Monday, March 16 and will include two blocks of street improvements from 6th Street to 8th Street. The first phase of the project is expected to be completed this summer. Streetscaping is best described as a beautification project that includes pedestrian-friendly sidewalks, ...
A response to the E-Verify editorial
I certainly agree that we must compel employers to use the E-Verify system. The employers who hire people who are not in the system should be prosecuted. We have people working in discount stores in Newhall and fast-food restaurants in Valencia and Canyon Country who do not speak one word of English. Did those employers use the system?
Jocelyn Reyes: What does your heart say?
A couple of weeks ago, I visited the Reagan Presidential Library and picked up my signed copy of Bill O'Reilly's "A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity."
Class warfare
"Class warfare" is the rich conservative's battle cry regarding the new tax proposal on the wealthy elite of America. Really?
Ten immutable laws
As a result of decades of working for and observing government dominated by liberals, I have formulated the following 10 immutable laws for aspiring liberal politicians:
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Haiti's 'Baby Doc' summoned to court after no-show
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A Haitian judge on Thursday summoned Jean-Claude Duvalier to appear in court after the former dictator defied an order to attend a hearing to determine whether he should again face charges for human rights abuses committed during the nearly 15 years of his brutal regime.
Oscar guy MacFarlane aims to perk up stodgy awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - You think the Academy Awards are boring? Try the nominations. They only last a few minutes, but it's generally a sleepy academy suit and a sleepy starlet droning a list of names at 5:30 in the morning.
Georgia plane aborted landing, hit utility pole
THOMSON, Ga. (AP) - A small private jet carrying a surgeon and members of his clinic staff aborted its landing at a Georgia airport before it hit a 60-foot utility pole and crashed in a flaming wreck, killing five people onboard and injuring two, federal authorities said Thursday.
Pistorius granted bail pending murder trial
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - In an agonizingly slow announcement, a magistrate allowed Oscar Pistorius to go free on bail Friday, nine days after the Paralympian was arrested in the Valentine's Day killing of his girlfriend.
Police: Hotel altercation sparked Vegas shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bullets were flying from a black Range Rover at a gray Maserati as the vehicles raced toward a red light on the Las Vegas Strip.
4 stabbed outside downtown LA nightspot
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Four young adults have been stabbed after a feud spilled out of a downtown Los Angeles nightspot.
More tests needed in LA hotel water tank death
LOS ANGELES (AP) - More testing must be done to determine the cause of death of a 21-year-old Canadian tourist whose body was found wedged in a water tank atop a downtown Los Angeles hotel, authorities said Thursday.
Letters: A socialist by any other name is... a socialist
Leftists of late have become very defensive about being called socialist in their ideology, as typified by Kevin Buck's column (Feb. 19, "Straw men live in glass houses").
Alice Khosravy: California is at bottom for business
Just a few short days ago the lanterns fell, bringing an end to Chinese New Year season for 2013.
