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An open letter to John Castagna
Bravo! Thanks for writing, John. A recent attempt to malign you was authored by a pesky far-left liberal who continually reminds readers that when anyone dares offer any idea differing from his, that idea is always dumb and "proves his point"; a phrase he overuses. The "author" (specific name is of no value) offers that the world hates George Bush. Small wonder there. With the liberals and far left from within our own USA boundaries ...
Hug a vet today
U.S. veterans deserve nothing less than high honor and appreciation for their courage and sacrifice in defense of life and liberty.
Julie M. Sturgeon: Take advantage of tax credits for your home
Did you know that if you are an American buying your first home between April 9, 2008, and July 1, 2009, the U.S. government will give you up to $7,500 in the form of a federal tax credit?
Air quality has indeed improved
Response to Carole Lutness' article "A green economy for our planet," (Jan. 15). Air quality in the U.S. has improved since the 1960s. If you don't think so, look up. Remember when you couldn't see the foothills while in the Los Angeles basin? As for water quality, tap water may be safer than bottled. Our drinking water comes from the tap. It isn't just local water that is safe; the whole country has it. Why ...
Major crime drops, assaults increase
Major crimes dropped more than 13-percent locally in 2008, while there was an increase in aggravated assault, according to a report released Wednesday by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Goldman roasted raw at Elks
The hot coals on the spit outside of the Elks lodge on Sierra Highway flamed and crackled while grilling up a few hundred pounds of tri-tip. But it would become even hotter inside when they put the honorary roastee, KHTS Carl Goldman, on the spot for the 11th Annual Elks Charity Roast to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers.
Taxpayers can claim stimulus checks
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a special one-time benefit that most people received last year in the form of an Economic Stimulus Payment.
Lynne Plambeck: A green stimulus package for Santa Clarita
While Washington and Sacramento Republicans continue to vote against stimulus packages and budgets, we have been putting on our thinking caps about where such money should go, when and if we get it.
Michelle Lovato: Wins, losses and finding religion
My husband promised to go to church if the Cardinals won the Super Bowl. Go Cardinals! The last time Mr. Religious made that promise the Rams were heading into the final seconds of Super Bowl XXXIIII, in January of 2000. He may have uttered a few other words that included God but I wouldn't know. The kids and I were banned from the house as the big guy with the big mouth and the big ...
Hard Rock International Aims to Change Lives 'One Soul at a Time' with Jon Bon Jovi Signature Series
Million-selling rock singer, bandleader and touring artist Jon Bon Jovi has partnered with Hard Rock International, who today announced that the iconic rocker, who leads the #1 touring act in the world, has lent an original Bon Jovi design to create the Signature Series: Edition XXVI -- a limited-edition t-shirt and pin.
Burglary Suspect Caught After Three Months on the Run
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's Community Interaction Team (CIT), arrested Jonathan William Maier, MW/19, of Canyon Country, on several felony charges today. With the help of Santa Clarita residents, detectives identified Maier back in October 2008 in connection with a burglary incident in Newhall. The incident occurred on Tuesday, September 9th, 2008, between 12:20 and 1:40 p.m. at the Homeros Gift Shop at 23413 Lyons Avenue, Newhall.
Children of illegal aliens collect $450 million in welfare in 2008
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Figures from the Department of Public Social Services show that children of illegal aliens in Los Angeles County collected $450 million in welfare and food stamps in 2008 - an increase of $25 million from the previous year, accoording to Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. Annually the cost of illegal immigration to Los Angeles County taxpayers exceeds one billion dollars, which includes $220 million for public safety, $400 million for healthcare, ...
Santa Clarita Pool opens new lap swim program
The City of Santa Clarita is offering an additional lap swim class at the Santa Clarita Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
CTA president visits Newhall school district
California Teachers Association President David Sanchez is visiting Newhall School district schools today to discuss the role of the union in the face of state budget cuts.
Car chase ends in Sylmar
Witnesses said a man in a red SUV nearly ran them over as he evaded Los Angeles County Sheriff's squad cars at the Valencia Town Center Tuesday evening.
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Economic conference returns to Santa Clarita
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
