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Horse flies and meteors: Perseid meteor shower peaks tonight, Wednesday
Splat! There goes another bug on the windshield. Anyone who's ever driven down a country lane has seen it happen. A fast moving car, a cloud of multiplying insects, and a big disgusting mess. The next time that happens to you, instead of grossing out, try thinking of the experience as an astronomy lesson. Your car is Earth. The bugs are tiny flakes of comet dust. The carnage on your windshield ... it's a meteor ...
Emergency legislation proposed to save domestic violence funds
A press conference led by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. in front of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs' Station, 23740 Magic Mountain Parkway in Santa Clarita, to discuss emergency legislation to save domestic violence center program funds in California.
McKeon assesses situation in Afghanistan
U.S. House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA) Monday praised the dedication and sacrifices of U.S. and international troops serving in Afghanistan following an official congressional fact-finding trip to the country last week.
City begins concrete pours for Golden Valley Road Bridge
The city of Santa Clarita began the first of 12 large concrete pours for the Golden Valley Road Bridge, the final link in the Cross Valley Connector last Friday.
Angela's Army hosts fundraiser for Roselund Aug. 24
Angela's Army will host a fundraiser party for Angela Roselund on Monday, Aug. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Scooter's Jungle, 28230 Constellation Rd., Valencia 91355.
Vince Falzone rocks Camp Pendleton Aug. 14
Camp Pendleton will host SCV-based rock/pop singer, songwriter and guitarist Vince Falzone with drummer Don Tonic and bassist Matthew Fewtrell this Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. at Marine Corps Base Bldg. #22174, Camp Pendleton 92055.
Meteorite found on Mars yields clues about planet's past
PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA's Mars Rover Opportunity is investigating a metallic meteorite the size of a large watermelon that is providing researchers more details about the Red Planet's environmental history.
County welfare for kids of illegal aliens tops $48 million in June
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Figures from the Department of Public Social Services show that children of illegal aliens in Los Angeles County collected nearly $22 million in welfare and over $26 million in food stamps in June, according to county Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.
CHP warns motorists not to leave kids alone in cars
Sacramento -- The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds motorists the summer heat can quickly create deadly conditions inside a vehicle, especially for children.
COC kicks off ‘40 Ways to Change Your Life’ contest on Facebook, Twitter
Could you use a free laptop? How about a 1-in-40 chance to win one as College of the Canyons kicks off its "40 Ways to Change Your Life" promotion in celebration of the college's 40th Anniversary this fall.
UPDATED: Laughter to raise funds for the Santa Clarita Shelter
Christ Lutheran Church is hosting a Comedy Night fundraiser to benefit the Santa Clarita Emergency Winter Shelter on Sunday, Aug. 16, with a BBQ starting at 5 p.m. and performances by two comedians starting at 7 p.m.
UPDATED: Hart District holds public meetings to discuss boundary adjustments
The Wm. S. Hart Union High School District is scheduling a second series of public information meetings to cover proposed school boundary adjustments slated to take effect in August 2010. Adjustments are necessary to ease overcrowding in some area schools, while making better use of schools with declining enrollment.
Hart district to hold public meetings
The William S. Hart Union High School District has scheduled a second series of public information meetings to cover proposed school boundary adjustments slated to take effect in August 2010. Adjustments are necessary to ease overcrowding in some area schools, while making better use of schools with declining enrollment.
Retail project construction complete
Construction has finished on Centre Pointe Village, a 15-acre retail project in Canyon Country, general contractor Oltmans Construction Co. announced Monday.
Youngsters get creative at summer art camp
Summer fun was found in the form of artistic expression during the seventh annual Los Angeles Education Through the Arts Camp held at Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia.
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