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Red Flag Warning In Effect Friday

High winds compound high fire conditions. [view:node_ad=5] A Red Flag Warning is in effect in the Santa Clarita Valley today, where gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions. Although rains last weekend and earlier this week brought needed moisture to the area, the amounts were not sufficiently high to reduce the overall critical fuel conditions. ...

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Saugus High School Vandalized Before Big Football Game

Spray paint messages reportedly used profanity. [view:node_ad=5]Just one day before the two top local football teams go head to head in one of the biggest games of the season, an episode of vandalism has soured the atmosphere.   Last night, Saugus High School was vandalized with messages proclaiming Valencia High School’s prominence. Initial accounts say that profanity was used in ...

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SCV Outdoor Report: Giving Thanks For The Small Stuff (Part 1): Earthworms

By Wendy Langhans   [view:node_ad=5]In honor of Thanksgiving, for the next three weeks I’ll betalking about the small things in nature we often take for granted.   Much of what I’ve first learned about baking came fromwatching and helping my Mom, Grandma and Aunts. Like how to mix a batch of biscuits. Too much stirring and the texture will be doughy; too ...

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UPDATED: Power Knocked Out In Several Spots Of The City

Power outtages reported in Saugus, Canyon Country, Valencia, Stevenson Ranch, restored before noon to all areas. UPDATED 12:29 p.m. [view:node_ad=5] Power was knocked out throughout the Santa Clarita Valley due to a fire in San Diego.   Edison spokesperson Lauren Bartlett said that at 11:27 a.m., the California Independent System Operator (ISO), which controls the state's power grid, declared a ...

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Birthdays For Nov. 7th

–late actress Dana Plato ("Diff'rent Strokes") would be 44 –Canadian rocker Nick Gilder's blowing out 57 candles –singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell ("Help Me") turns 65 –singer/producer Johnny Rivers ("Memphis) was 66 years ago –the late singer Dee Clark ("Raindrops"), born in 1938 –Mary Travers of Peter, Paul, & Mary fame celebrates her 71st –the late trumpeter Al Hirt ("Java"), 1922 –Russian ...

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Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help To Catch Assault Suspect

Canyon Country man sought in September apartment complex assault. [view:node_ad=5] Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station – COBRA Team are seeking public assistance in locating Jeremy Mark Singh, a 20-year old male Hispanic, of Canyon Country. Singh is being sought for attempted murder and several other charges in connection with an assault and stabbing incident which occurred at the ...

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Top Five Things To Do This Weekend, November 7, 2008

This Weekend in Santa Clarita; [view:node_ad=5] -Step out in style and head to the “SCAA Classic Art Show,” a gala event highlighting over 120 pieces of original art. Beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and music will all be a part of this elegant event held at Hart Hall Sunday, November 9. http://www.santaclaritaartists.org/Art%20Classic/AC_buy_tickets.htm -It’s flu season again, and College of the Canyons is ...

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Buckle Up – Explorer Insurance

  Here are 3 reasons to buckle up, every time:   It’s the law. The Click it or Ticket campaign says it all: you’ll be fined for not wearing your seatbelt. You’ll pay $100 after the first violation, and the fine increases for every violation thereafter.   Set an example. Teenaged drivers and passengers are especially unlikely to wear seatbelts. ...

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Explorer Insurance

  Explorer is Santa Clarita’s hometown auto insurance provider. Explorer insurance is sold exclusively through independent insurance professionals who give you coverage that is customized to meet your specific needs.   Find your local Explorer Insurance provider by using the Agency Locator on our website: www.explorer-insurance.com   Explorer: Santa Clarita’s choice for auto insurance. Call us at 1-888-5-VEHICLE www.explorer-insurance.com   ...

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