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Lynne Plambeck: The ethics of water ownership
In 2003, a Superior Court judge ruled for Newhall Land allowing the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan. He made this ruling based on the assertion that the developer had purchased water from elsewhere in the state to supply these housing units, and that this purchased water and the groundwater used for farming there would supply enough water to serve this 21,000-unit proposal.
NASA research reveals insight into evolution of life on earth
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif.-- Humans might not be walking on Earth today if not for the ancient fusing of two microscopic, single-celled organisms called prokaryotes, NASA-funded research has found.
'Third Thursdays' looking for artist submissions
"Third Thursdays" is a free self-guided art walk from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. down Main Street in the Arts District of Old Town Newhall, anchored by the Canyon Theatre Guild and the Repertory East Playhouse.
Santa Clarita lists pro-environment accomplishments
Protecting the environment is a high priority for the city of Santa Clarita. The city's efforts began shortly after cityhood in December 1987 and have yielded tremendous results. Here are a few of the actions the city has taken over the last two decades to support and protect the environment in and around the community: * Began a city-wide curbside recycling and greenwaste collection program for residents and businesses * Created the region's first Open Space ...
Next 661Arts meeting set for Thursday
The next 661Arts Meeting will take place on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the X-Box Conference Room at CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 91355.
The Chip No. 1 fastest-growing IT firm in L.A.
The Chip Inc., a Santa Clarita-based technology company, has been awarded the #183 position on the Inc. Magazine list of the 500 Fastest Growing Companies over the past three years.
Don’t Stop Believing draws record crowd at Central Park
According to event organizers, last Saturday's Concerts in the Park, featuring Don't Stop Believing, was the most heavily attended concert at Central Park to date.
Saugus boundary adjustments meeting Aug. 26
Parents with students at Mountainview Elementary School and Rio Norte Junior High School who live in the Mountainview attendance area are being invited to an informational meeting on proposed junior high and high school boundary adjustments scheduled to take effect in August 2010.
Meeting on Newhall school boundary adjustments Aug. 24
Parents with students at Wiley Canyon Elementary School and Rancho Pico Junior High School who live in the Calgrove/Hidden Valley area of Newhall are being invited to an informational meeting on proposed junior high and high school boundary adjustments scheduled to take effect in August 2010.
Santa Clarita Running Club hosts Halloween 'Monster Dash' Oct. 31
The Santa Clarita Running Club will host their "Inaugural Monster Dash 5K race/walk and Kids K" this Halloween, Saturday, Oct. 31.
Santa Clarita Valley in top five L.A.-area hotel markets
The Santa Clarita Valley ranked among the top five hotel markets in the Los Angeles region for June 2009 with an average occupancy rate of 76.24 percent for the month.
Signal Sports Enterprise 411 Page
From July 26 through Aug. 15, Signal Sports published a series of summer enterprise features.
Lisa Haley and the Zydecats headline Saturday's Concert in the Park
The city of Santa Clarita's popular Concerts in the Park series continues this Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. with a performance by neo-zydeco band Lisa Haley and the Zydecats.
UPDATED: SBDC serves 100th SFV client since its debut
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by College of the Canyons (COC) has served its 100th small business client with one-on-one personal business counseling in the San Fernando Valley since it opened a satellite office there in February 2009. "We are delighted to be providing these valuable services to business throughout the San Fernando Valley," SBDC Director Steve Tannehill said. "We now have 12 business advisors providing a wide range of services to thousands ...
COC hosts open house for center
An open house for the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center will be held from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday to introduce prospective students and community members to the new center, which will be completed in time for the fall semester.
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Vallejo standoff ends after suspect is found dead
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) - Vallejo police say a standoff with an armed man ended after officers entered the home and the suspect was found dead.
Colo. Corrections Dept. chief shot, killed at home
MONUMENT, Colo. (AP) - The fatal shooting of Colorado's top prisons official when he answered the front door at his house highlights a troubling reality for the nation's judges, prosecutors and other legal officials: At a time when attacks on them are rising, it's difficult for them to remain secure, even when they are off duty.
Senate vote: OK $85 billion cuts, avert shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate approved legislation Wednesday to lock in $85 billion in widely decried spending cuts aimed at restraining soaring federal deficits - and to avoid a government shutdown just a week away. President Barack Obama's fellow Democrats rejected a call to reopen White House tours scrapped because of the tightened spending.
Ex-state official to oversee L.A. County jail system
A former California Department of Corrections official has been named assistant sheriff in charge of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Custody Division.
Supervisors approve $1 million for roads near Acton
Los Angeles County supervisors agreed this week to spend $1 million to install new signs, markers, road striping and guardrails on Angeles Forest Highway near Acton.
Kevin Bayona: North Korea is a dangerous nuclear power
Many Americans may find it difficult to believe, but North Korea and its imperious leader, Kim Jong-un, have yet again hurled a threat to wipe South Korea and the United States off the face of the Earth with a nuclear strike.
Tom Purcell: Income Tax 101
Ah, the income tax preparation season is upon us.
David M. Shribman: On the lost art of letter-writing
He was getting older, he worried about losing his balance fishing on the end rocks, and his hearing was failing him. So was his short-term memory.
