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Silver Rose Debutantes take their first bow
A gurgling fountain and spectacular garden blooms exquisitely accented the aura of anticipation and excitement at the Debutante Presentation Tea on Sept. 27. The Henry Mayo Hospital Guild officially launched the 2008-09 Silver Rose Debutante Program with its "first social event of the year" at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Linn in Newhall.
Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair breaks adoption record
The eighth annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair in Newhall's Hart Park adopted out 111 Los Angeles County shelter animals on Oct. 12, a record for the non-profit organization.
Fashion ... And All That Jazz
Bob Fosse and jazzy Broadway numbers are the theme of "Fashion ... and All That Jazz," Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Guild's 24th annual Fashion Show, Luncheon and Boutique on Oct. 26 at the Sheraton Universal Hotel in Universal City.
A lesson in holiday cheer
Temple Beth Ami's youngest preschool students are learning an important lesson early in life.
Kids have a suite time at the ballet
Two special performances of the Nutcracker were shown to 800 Newhall elementary school fourth-graders, thanks to the Santa Clarita Ballet Company's annual youth outreach program.
Let’s not reward incompetence
Just as there were a lot of hushed conversations about the election, people now mutter about the financial bailouts. We stand off to the side and speak quietly. We watch the news of families struggling, losing their jobs and homes.
Why Obama need not speak
I was struck by CNN correspondent Campbell Brown's recent column in which she recommends that Barack Obama be more forthright with the American people about his connection to thoroughly disgraced Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
Holier than thou
It has finally happened. Stevenson Ranch, in taking a cue from the fictional television show "Weeds," has now officially turned into Majestic, the religiously biased community bent on taking over what was the beautiful town of Agrestic.
Government is not the solution
The bailouts are tantamount to government takeovers of major U. S. industries. Obama and some senators are already planning corporate restructuring and deciding which executives should be fired and how much the remaining ones should be paid.
Bloodsuckers!
I understand there is a new business opening up in Newhall. Can you ask Mr. Boston if there will be any openings?
What’s the deal with water softeners?
Hi, Robert, When we lived in the San Fernando Valley we had soft-water service from (a major provider). But we always ran out of soft water, so we bought our own unit and it performed great. I probably only put salt in it every other month, and the water was great for everything and kept deposits way down. When we moved up here we noticed how hard the water is. We wanted to put in ...
Faith calendar
Hanukkah comedy cafe Who: Chabad of SCV What: Hanukkah Comedy café. Join other Jewish couples and singles for an evening of humor and fun. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee while being entertained by comedian Mark Schiff. Adults only. Tickets are $25 at the door. When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: 23120 Lyons Ave, #19 in Newhall Contact: (661) 644-5735 Friendly Valley service Who: Pastor Stan Fix at the Friendly Valley Community Church (United Methodist). What: Pastor Stan ...
Daybreak: Dec. 20, 2008
First Word "Bottom line is, folks, no child should have to go through this." Orange County, Florida Sheriff Kevin Beary, on discovery of the remains of 3-year-old Caylee Anthony Today in History Today is Saturday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2008. There are 11 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the ...
Common cents for the holidays
I'm greedy when it comes to Christmas presents. And this year, I wanna give more presents than anyone else gives.
Tried and tested strategies for success
When Wilbur and Orville Wright finished the first successful manned flight on Dec. 17, 1903, they amazed and astonished the world. They also demonstrated the power of their problem-solving method.
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Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 14, 2013
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Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 13, 2013
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Photo gallery from Okla. tornado
These are just a few of the images from the Oklahoma City area which was devastated Monday by a huge tornado.
Power of Okla. tornado dwarfs Hiroshima bomb
WASHINGTON (AP) - Wind, humidity and rainfall combined precisely to create the massive killer tornado in Moore, Okla. And when they did, the awesome amount of energy released over that city dwarfed the power of the atomic bomb that leveled Hiroshima.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 21, 2013
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AP photographer sees kids pulled from rubble
Editor's Note: Oklahoma City-based AP photographer Sue Ogrocki was at the elementary school destroyed by a tornado and saw rescuers pulling children out of the rubble. This is her account of what she witnessed.
Customs seizes elephant meat, dead primate in LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Los Angeles have made some unusual seizures, including elephant meat, a dead primate and hundreds of handbags made from the skin of snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
Yahoo looks to regain its cool with Tumblr deal
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - After falling woefully out of fashion, Yahoo wants to be cool again while catering to the capitalistic demands of its shareholders. That goal led CEO Marissa Mayer to make a $1.1 billion bet on online blogging forum Tumblr in a risky acquisition that revolves around the vision and instincts of a 26-year-old entrepreneur who dropped out of high school to pursue his dream of bringing more beauty and creativity to the Internet.
UPDATE: Officials say 24 killed in Okla. tornado
MOORE, Okla. (AP) - Emergency crews combed the sticks and rubble remains of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday morning less than a day after a massive tornado slammed through the community, flattening homes and demolishing an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least seven children, and those numbers were expected to climb.
Report: NPS hantavirus response followed policy
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) - Federal investigators probing the hantavirus outbreak blamed for three deaths at Yosemite National Park recommended on Monday that design changes to tent cabins and other privately run lodging first be reviewed by National Park Service officials.
Oklahoma twister tracked path of 1999 tornado
NEW YORK (AP) - Monday's powerful tornado in suburban Oklahoma City loosely followed the path of a killer twister that slammed the region in May 1999.
Charlie Vignola: A scandal is only a scandal when it happens to Democrats
Imagine for a moment a President of the United States who ignored warnings about an imminent terrorist threat that resulted in an attack that killed American citizens, then argued that we didn't need an investigation to figure out what went wrong.
Signal Sales Beat for May 21, 2013
KEN "Beer It Forward" is just one of the unique ideas presented at a sneak preview and tour of Wolf Creek Brewery on Thursday, May 16, 2013. You can buy a friend a beer (even if they are not present) and they will have up to sixty days to redeem. Wolf Creek Brewery is owned by the same owners of Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewery, however, in this facility the focus is on producing and ...
