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Jim Walker: Days of pink slime and soylent green
By now, most of you out there have become aware of the "pink slime" crisis regarding our nation's beef supply, particularly as it relates to school lunches. But for those others, here's a little background: Pink slime, as it has been affectionately nicknamed, is "lean, finely textured beef" derived from "trimmings" that have been mechanically stripped of their fat and treated with ammonium hydroxide (you know, like they use in window cleaner) to destroy any ...
Michele E. Buttelman: Last Friday in sight for fantastic fish
Spring has sprung. The heat was on this past week as spring roared into the SCV. Any bad weather this weekend probably is winter's last gasp. I will miss it. Fabulous fish Fridays coming to a close Friday will be the last chance to enjoy the amazing fish fry at St. Clare's Catholic Church in Canyon ...
Laurene Weste: Disaster preparedness is paramount
Disasters and emergencies never call to schedule a visit. They happen without warning and can lead to chaos if residents are caught unprepared. Close to 60 percent of Americans are "wholly unprepared for a disaster of any kind," according to KABC 7. Having experienced 11 federally declared disasters in the last 25 years, the city of Santa Clarita is no stranger to emergencies. The Santa ...
Jim Walker: Springtime and the floating john
I don't know about you, but for me, there is something very down-home comforting about living in a town where a new floating restroom is front-page news - as it was this past Wednesday, regarding the replacement john for our Castaic Lake.
Michele E. Buttelman: Kudos to Man and Woman of Year nominees
Spring begins Tuesday. I hope this weekend's deluge brings us a bumper crop of beautiful spring blooms and green hills and pastures.
Frank Ferry: City prepares for a busy summer
Santa Clarita is a unique destination for travelers, because it offers something for everyone. As you may have guessed, our community is busiest in the summer months.
Jim Walker: We’re o’dyein’ the Santa Clara River green
So, tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day. Sure and begorrah. But, in case you haven't noticed, our celebrations of the holiday here in the SCV pale by comparison to other U.S. cities. Take Chicago, for example. Those folks take their St. Patrick's Day celebrating seriously, with a massive parade and, I hear, green beer sold on every street corner. Enforcing the celebration there this year will be a stepped up campaign of arrests for public sobriety. ...
Michele E. Buttelman: Good morning to daylight saving time
It's not really my cup of tea, but I know many in the Santa Clarita Valley will welcome daylight saving time this morning. I much preferred the annual ritual of "springing forward" to actually happen after the spring season officially arrives, which this year will be on March 20.
Laurene Weste: Santa Clarita: a green community
Did you know that the city of Santa Clarita diverts nearly 68 percent of its waste from local landfills? Over the last 25 years, the city, together with the community and its public-private partners, has created a sound environmental program, dedicated to sustainability, while protecting local resources and the environment.
Jim Walker: Daylight saving time and solar flares
So, OK, daylight saving time begins Sunday at 2 a.m. And we'll be "saving" a little more daylight, a little more sunshine, each day - you know, just in time for the sun to fry us all with protons and X-rays.
Michele E. Buttelman: Welcome March, spring is nearly here
It seems spring arrived in February, but the official start of spring, my favorite season, is March 20. I can't wait for the Easter bunny! Fun weather this week - rain and hail. I'd hoped for snow. Xi Nu Zeta lasagna dinner The Xi Nu Zeta Lasagna Dinner was another sold out success on Feb. 25. As ...
Marsha McLean: Transit provides convenient, affordable service
Gas prices throughout the state continue to rise steadily. The average price for a gallon of gas in the Los Angeles area now stands at $4.33. That price represents a 23-percent increase in the last two months and a 16 percent increase from a year ago. As the cost of filling up at the pump increases, there's no better time to look at alternative transportation options to save money and reduce commuting stress.
Jim Walker: The art and science of butt dialing
My outdated cellphone does this annoying thing in which, after a short period of inactivity, it locks up, and I have to press a release button, quickly followed by pressing "OK," before I can make a call, send a text or check anything. As I said, it is annoying, but it has also, I figure, prevented me from ever making a butt dial - even though I quite often sit on the phone while it ...
Michele E. Buttelman: Johnson visits the SCV at VIA event
Spring, summer, winter? Who can tell anymore? However, a little more rain would be nice. VIA B2B Industry Show Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, an NBA legend and business entrepreneur, will serve as the keynote luncheon speaker at the annual VIA B2B show. Tickets to luncheon, VIP reception and exhibit hall are $150. Exhibit Hall open 1 to 7:30 p.m.; admission for Exhibit Hall is $20. The event will be held Thursday at the Hyatt Regency ...
Frank Ferry: Main Street emerging as local hot spot
Old Town Newhall has the unique distinction of being one of the city of Santa Clarita's most historic communities.
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