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Artists perform to bless others
With the Thanksgiving holiday now over, Santa Clarita Valley residents began preparing for the Christmas holiday. Several local churches started preparing months ago as they began planning and rehearsing for Christmas concerts.
Faith calendar: Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012
Friendly Valley church What: Pastor Stan Fix will present, "The Age-Old Question: Why Can Bad Things Happen to Good People?" based on II Corinthians 3-5 and 8-9. Join us for Fellowship Hour after the service. All are welcome. When: Sunday at 10 a.m. Where: Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist) 19246 Ave. of the Oaks, Newhall. Please enter at the Friendly Valley main gate off Sierra Highway on Friendly Valley Parkway. Contact: 661-251-1311 Methodist Bible ...
Today in the SCV: Saturday Nov. 24, 2012
Today in the SCV The Santa Clarita Street Fair is one of the SCV's most vibrant and active community events. The Street Fair happens on the fourth weekend of every month at the College of the Canyons parking lot at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355. It's open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Discover an incredible marketplace of vendors teeming with arts, crafts, jewelry, fashionable ...
NBA: Grizzlies' NBA's best again, beat Lakers 106-98
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies had to wait three long days before getting back on the court after a loss snapped their eight-game winning streak.
Lakers can't get rolling under D'Antoni
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The Memphis Grizzlies had to wait three long days before getting back on the court after a loss snapped their eight-game winning streak.
NBA: Nets shut down Clippers in fourth, win 86-76
NEW YORK (AP) - The Brooklyn Nets gave up enough dunks and dishes in the first half, then decided to toughen up.
CIF football playoffs: Vikings season come to close
It was midway through the fourth quarter at Valencia High Friday and the Vikings were trailing Palos Verdes by nine points in the CIF-Southern Section Northern Division semifinals.
Iran criticizes Turkish request for Patriots
BEIRUT (AP) - Iran lashed out Friday at Turkey for requesting that NATO supply it with Patriot surface-to-air missiles to deploy along the border with Syria, denouncing the step by Ankara as counterproductive.
EU summit ends without budget deal
BRUSSELS (AP) - A summit of the European Union's 27 national leaders, charged with agreeing on a long-term budget for the bloc, broke up Friday afternoon without being able to reach a deal.
Clashes in Egypt after president expands powers
CAIRO (AP) - Supporters and opponents of President Mohammed Morsi clashed Friday in the worst violence since he took office, while he defended a decision to give himself near-absolute power to root out what he called "weevils eating away at the nation of Egypt."
Battle over coastal Xmas display goes to LA court
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Damon Vix didn't have to go to court to push Christmas out of the city of Santa Monica. He just joined the festivities.
2 of 4 terror suspects were new Islamic converts
UPLAND, Calif. (AP) - Three of the young men swept up in a federal terrorism probe grew up in the Southern California suburbs where they played pick-up basketball, ran for homecoming court and sparred in video games with neighborhood kids - a far cry from the wannabe terrorists described by the FBI.
Restaurant settles over 'carcass removal' listing
HELENA, Mont. (AP) - A phone book company has settled a lawsuit over its placement of a Montana restaurant in the "Animal Carcass Removal" section of its yellow pages, a listing the restaurant owner says cost him customers and made him the butt of a Jay Leno joke. The terms of the Nov. 16 deal between Dex Media Inc. and Big Sky Beverage Inc., the parent company of Bar 3 Bar-B-Q, were not disclosed. ...
US trucker nabbed with ammo in Mexico is freed
EL PASO, Texas (AP) - A Dallas trucker detained for seven months in Mexico on accusations that he had tried to smuggle assault rifle ammunition into the country has returned to the United States.
Harbaugh expects Alex Smith to be cleared
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Jim Harbaugh expects Alex Smith to be medically cleared to play by Saturday.
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Rock, Walk & Wag yourself to Central Park
AngelDogs Foundation (www.angeldogsfoundation.org) will host, "Rock, Walk & Wag;" (www.rockwalkwag.org) a community event to raise public awareness and funds for spay/neuter. The event will take place at Central Park in Saugus, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27.
Today in the SCV: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013
Today in the SCV
Tim Myers: No money, no county
I love history. I plan to purchase the Blu-Ray of the recent film "Lincoln" and rewatch certain key scenes 100 times in a row, unapologetically.
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.
