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No suspect yet in liquor store robbery
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's detectives are still looking for a man who robbed a Canyon Country liquor store at gunpoint Tuesday and fled with the clerk's wallet and money from the register, a sheriff's official said.
Nurses, hospitals still negotiating
Talks between California Nurses Association negotiators and Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital officials continue in an attempt to settle a compensation dispute between the two sides, hospital spokeswoman Laura Young said Wednesday.
Alan J. Lyons: Last-minute tax reminders
April 15 is just around the corner and millions are frantically getting their tax returns completed and in the mail. Here are some last minute details to consider.
Cam Noltemeyer: Playing Monopoly with SCV water supplies
In 1999, Castaic Lake Water Agency bought Santa Clarita Water Company in a deal that, for the most part, occurred behind closed doors. Unbeknownst to the public, they filed for condemnation, paid $63 million in cash to the Bonelli family, apparently without a board vote on the matter, and bought a company that they could not legally own. They used public tax dollars to pay four times more than the appraised value of the water ...
Mexican consulate pressure
As a resident of Santa Clarita Valley for more than 15 years and someone who has to deal with identity theft on a regular basis due to my job, it makes me sick that once again our government has bowed down the Mexican government ("Mexican consulate forces deal in ID theft case," March 20).
Blame Congress, not Bush
Isn't it remarkable that those who support the majority in our Congress today continue to disparage the "eight Bush years" as the only precursor to the economic problems of today?
Hilltop horror in Centre Pointe
To find proof that no one can control the scorched-earth developers, one needs only to look at the flattened hilltop next to Mountasia Family Fun Center off Soledad Canyon Road in the Centre Pointe development.
D.A. wrong to buckle
I guess L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley does not answer to or work for the people of the county, after all ("Mexican consulate forces deal in ID theft case," March 20).
Zonta LifeForward workshop Saturday
Communications skills are essential to establishing and maintaining positive relationships in every area of life. That's the premise behind the fourth in a series of free LifeForward workshops for local women sponsored by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley.
Reyes is right
Kudos to you, Jocelyn Reyes ("What does your heart say?" published March 13). I endorse your views and opinions. Keep up the good work and God bless you.
Santa Clarita offers free waste collection, conservation services
The city of Santa Clarita is offering free services to assist residents with Spring Cleaning. Hazardous waste, electronic waste and bulk item collections are just a few services the City will offer both in the coming months and throughout the year.
Santa Clarita hosts drug and alcohol licensee program class
The city of Santa Clarita and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's officials will host a free Licensee Education on Alcohol and Drugs (LEAD) Class on Tuesday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita City Council Chambers.
COC schedules power outage/closure during spring break
When College of the Canyons students are off enjoying their well-deserved spring break between April 6 and 11, the business part of the college will remain open at both the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses most of those days.
'Discovering Careers-2009' planned for April 25
"What do I want to be when I grow up?" The very youngest children want to follow their heroes as firemen, astronauts, movie stars, etc. But it's never too soon for a child or teen to start discovering his or her individual interests and how they can lead to realistic successful careers in the future. That's the concept behind "Discovering Careers-2009," the Santa Clarita Valley's second annual hands-on career exploration program planned for 9 a.m. ...
Magic Mountain to host 'Xtreme' spring break fun
Six Flags Magic Mountain continues its 38th season of family fun and entertainment with Spring Break Rock Out Xtreme, April 4-11.
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Master Chorale serves up a ‘feast’
The Chorale wishes you "Bon Apetit!" at this concert featuring a menu of songs about food. Let's begin the feast with "The Seasonings" by P.D.Q. Bach, the forgotten child of the maestro discovered by Professor Peter Schickele: "By the Leeks of Babylon, E-i, e-i-o!"
Gentlemen for a Cause
ack by very popular demand, Soroptomist International of Santa Clarita Valley will host the Second annual "Gentlemen for A Cause" fundraiser on June 8 at the Westridge Clubhouse in Valencia.
Ken Keller: Here are ten mistakes that business owners make
A former leader of a large Fortune 500 company was quoted in an interview that "People who do things make mistakes. The biggest mistake is doing nothing."
Kings lose to Sharks 2-1 in OT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Kings are now the team bemoaning a late penalty while the San Jose Sharks celebrate a dramatic win.
TMC Insider: Athletes prepare for big week
We're down to two sports still competing for The Master's College.
Last-minute fortune seekers buy Powerball
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - It's all about the odds.
Oxbow upsets Orb in Preakness
BALTIMORE (AP) - Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown.
50 injured as car drives into Va. parade
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - An emergency official says about 50 to 60 people were injured after a car drove into a group of hikers at a parade in a small Virginia town.
SCV deputies to run in Memorial Torch Relay
Although we honor their memory and sacrifice every day, the month of May brings a special time each year when the law enforcement community comes together with family members, friends, dignitaries, community leaders , elected officials, and the community to recognize and remember our fallen heroes in special memorial ceremonies locally and throughout the Nation.
17 bodies removed from Modesto funeral home
MODESTO (AP) - Officials say 17 bodies have been removed from a Modesto funeral home after complaints the home was taking too long to cremate the bodies.
Police seek man who halted school bus
REDLANDS, Calif. (AP) - Redlands police are looking for a man who pulled over a school bus, flashed a badge and told the driver he was a police officer.
Official: 'Amazing' no one killed in train crash
FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) - Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate that no one was killed and that there weren't even more injuries.
Falling yen to make Japan's goods more affordable
Attention, bargain-hunters around the world: Japanese goods - from cars to televisions - are going on sale.
Will Boy Scouts accept gay youths?
With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be overhauled so that openly gay boys can participate in Scout units.
4.3 earthquake hits near Eureka
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - There are no reports of damage or injuries after a 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Northern California.
