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SCV deputy recognized for outstanding community service
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 held their annual Community Service Awards night on Monday, March 9, and announced Deputy Lucas Darland as their selection.
Nominations open for Preschool Teacher of the Year
The Los Angles Universal Preschool (LAUP) is accepting nominations of all eligible preschool teachers for the Preschool Teacher of the Year Award.
CTA opens applications for Swett Award
The California Teachers Association (CTA) is accepting applications for the 50th annual John Swett Award for Media Excellence, given to professional media outlets who have demonstrated exceptional coverage of California public education.
Richard Rioux Park programs
Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold a community forum from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, in the MPR-Community Room at Stevenson Ranch Elementary School, 25820 N. Carroll Lane.
Check school report cards online
Parents of students in the William S. Hart Union High School District can now check the state-level progress of their children's schools online.
Sign up for VIP preview of new skatepark
Santa Clarita Mayor Frank Ferry hosts a special "Mayor Dude" pre-event for VIPs the day before the grand opening of the new Santa Clarita skatepark.
Canyon Country advisory meeting
The Canyon Country Advisory Committee meets March 18 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Activities Center, located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway.
Sheriff's deputies break up motorcycle gang's congregation
Sheriff's deputies cited 24 suspected outlaw motorcycle gang members and broke up a group of 300 who congregated in Canyon Country over the weekend and prompted complaints from residents, officials said Wednesday.
Diary of a champion
To me, the pro-am day is a very important day. I want to make sure my team has a good time, so I want to spend a lot of time with them.
Junior statesmen scholarship open to high school students
The Henry Mayo Newhall Foundation of San Francisco offers 12 new high school scholarships for Junior State of America summer programs.
Lynne Plambeck: Concerns that shouldn't be bottled up
If you look around hard enough at grocery store sales, you can sometimes buy bottled water in a 12-pack for about the same amount you would pay for an equivalent amount of gas at $3 a gallon. This is a bargain when compared to buying a single bottle of Desani or Aquifina or any of the numerous other brands at $1 or higher, or equivalent to around more than $8 a gallon.
Bravo to Buck for smart fiscal policy
Much has been made of Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon's vote against the sham Speaker Pelosi stimulus plan ("Stimulus or Spending?" Feb. 15.)
Debate a question of rights, not of definition
I'm responding to the letter by Susan Wachter ("Further clarification on Proposition 8," published Feb. 12) in which she responds to my original letter about Prop. 8. I'm on her side.
The state can’t use funding for the mentally ill to pay its debts
The state can't use funding for the mentally ill to pay its debts Proposition 63, passed by voters in 2004, is known as the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA). Proposition 63 imposed a 1-percent income tax on millionaires and uses that money to provide funding and personnel to support county mental health programs. The Mental Health Services Act has helped 30 percent of the homeless mentally ill to get off the streets and into recovery. ...
Randall D. Armour: Dispelling common estate-planning myths
Many common myths have developed and come up continuously in discussions about estate planning.
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Bob Kellar: Live from City Hall
In Santa Clarita, the arts influence our community's quality of life. Without even realizing it, the arts act as an economic driver - creating and supporting jobs, generating revenue and serving as a cornerstone of the tourism industry.
Steven and Cokie Roberts: Voting reform
"Obama's proposed voting commission under partisan fire from both sides."
Purim celebrated with carnivals
The Jewish holiday of Purim begins this Saturday at sundown. Many Jewish synagogues are celebrating the festive holiday this weekend, which commemorates the story of Esther and the deliverance of the Jews from Haman.
Three dogs looking for friendly and loving homes
Looking for a wonderful canine companion? Adopt a dog from AngelDogs Foundation Deaf Dog Ranch in Acton. All of our dogs are fixed, up to date on shots, and trained using hand signals. Deaf dogs are highly intelligent and really bond with their owners. They make fantastic pets. Here are just a few of the dogs available at our ranch:
Celebrate winter white all year
It's cold out there. In much of the country, now's the time when home serves as a cozy refuge from the ice and snow. We light our fireplaces and wish for springtime.
