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Murder Suspect Held On $2 Million Bail

Stephens arraignment and plea to be entered Dec. 10.   Stevenson Ranch resident Michael Stephens was in court Friday, charged with two felony counts of murder and attempted murder. Stephens is accused of killing Josh Pipho and stabbing Chad White during a Nov. 24 fight at a Stevenson Ranch condo complex.   Stephens is due to return to court Dec. ...

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Arsonist Charged In Eight Suspicious Fires

Suspect has served prison time for arson.   An ex-convict who served a prison term for several San Fernando Valley fires in 1988 was charged with arson today in connection with a group of small fires set late last month in the Lake Hughes area as several huge brush fires swept throughout Southern California. [view:node_ad=5]  Rickey Jimenez, 52, was arrested ...

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Reality Check Hits Home For Students

Former policeman shares chilling memory. [view:node_ad=5]One of the most effective presentations at Canyon High School’s “Every 15 Minutes” Thursday was a story told by Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Kellar, a retired LAPD officer.   Early in his career, Kellar was visiting his parents in the San Fernando Valley when he observed a 16-year old boy speeding down the street, showing off ...

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Lake Hughes Ex-Con Charged In Arsons

Lake Hughes man charged for setting series of fires in October.   An ex-convict who served a prison term for several San Fernando Valley fires in 1988 was charged with arson today in connection with a group of small fires set late last month in the Lake Hughes area as several huge brush fires swept throughout Southern California. [view:node_ad=5]  Rickey ...

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SCV Outdoor Report: Holes

By Wendy Langhans   Perhaps because it was so short and sweet, I still remember the definition of marketing given by my business school professor in a lecture hall many years ago.   He said that the essence of marketing is to “find a hole and fill it”.   I’m reminded of that lecture every time I come across a granary ...

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Is It Time To Stop Driving?

By: Myles McNamara This is a hard question to answer, whether for yourself or for a loved one. Driving represents a huge piece of our independence, and to surrender that ability is one of the toughest decisions we have to make. I can remember having this conversation with a loved one. He was starting to make poor decisions while driving, ...

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In-Home Care: Buyer Beware

By: Myles McNamara The other day I was adding up all the money I could save by not purchasing car insurance, homeowners insurance, earthquake insurance, paying taxes, etc. The savings would mean nothing compared to the catastrophic results should an accident or disaster occur, or the dreaded audit. What many fail to realize is that these same dangers exist with ...

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I Am Not A Child: Dignity In Old Age

By: Myles McNamara Aunt Leila was unusually quiet when Alice picked her up after a doctor’s visit. Finally, Leila sat up and took a deep breath. “I’m 84 years old and they treated me like a child. The receptionist called me Leila. I’d never met her, never even seen her before! The staff talked to me in little high voices ...

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Aging With A Plan

By Miles McNamara     Aging is a fact of life that we will all face during our lifetimes.  However, what is different about aging is that it is not something that we typically study and become proficient in.  Rather, aging often creeps up on us and, once apparent, requires immediate attention.  The issues of aging are also unique in ...

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