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Junk Cars Are Gold Mines

The popularity of the clunkers for cash program has many car buyers scrambling to dump their junkers. It sounds easy – trade in that old gas guzzler for a shiny new fuel efficient machine. That ease may have led to its overwhelming success. The government program, Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS), was given $1 billion of stimulus funds to help ...

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Dodgers Shutdown Braves 5-0

Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers began a three game series in Atlanta with a shutout – beating the Braves 5 to 0. Saturday, the Dodgers play game two and AM-1220 KHTS will bring you the action from Atlanta starting at 12:30 PM!

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Art For The Whole Family

A new art festival gives residents a chance to show their talent. Artists will come from near and far to showcase their talents at the “Art n’ the Park Fest,” held at William S. Hart Park. The festival is hosted by the County of Los Angeles and will feature artists of all genres. “Money is not an issue, profit is ...

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Santa Clarita Food Pantry Help Comes In All Shapes And Sizes

Kind of like The Little Engine That Could, the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry just keeps chugging along, no matter how high the tracks, no matter how many mountains get added to the terrain as the economy worsens. “When I came here eight years ago, we were helping about 15 families a day and now we’re helping 68 to 80,” ...

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COC Is Helping Bring Experience To Students

Work experience is valuable in the job market, and COC has high numbers gaining it. This fall, the College of the Canyons Cooperative Work Experience Education (CWEE) program will reach a significant milestone: the program will have helped more than 1000 students acquire internships. “The CWEE program at College of the Canyons deserves our congratulations for achieving the milestone of ...

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McKeon Fights For GI Bill Tuition Equity For California Vets

Imagine serving your country overseas in the Armed Forces for months or years, in Afghanistan, Iraq, or anywhere around the world, away from family and surrendering yourself to your country for the protection of American freedoms and liberties.  Now imagine completing your term of service and pursuing the higher education that was promised to you under the GI Bill of ...

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Two Shows Open At Canyon Theatre Guild

The CTG is bringing two comedies to its stage. The Canyon Theatre Guild is starting off the 2009-2010 season with two twisted tales.   The first is a twist to the classic Cinderella tale with “Cinderella, A Dream Come True,” and the second it’s a ride down a twisted road of lies and comedy with “Who Was That Lady I Saw ...

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Hornaday In Search Of NASCAR Truck Series Record In Nashville

Ron Hornaday Jr. will look to win his fifth straight NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race and extend the record he set last week. The Truck Series is at Nashville Superspeedway for a race Saturday night. Hornaday won his fourth Truck Series race  in a row last week at O’Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis.   “I’m not sure how we ...

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State Film Incentive Brings Production To Santa Clarita

Local filming ties into state’s stimulus program.   There were many years when California was the most desirable place to film, due to its availability of crew members, variety of landscapes and proximity to major studios. However in the last decade one major factor has become more important than all of those: money.   Little relief from taxes exists in ...

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Dodgers Win 5-3

On Thursday, the Dodgers wrapped up their series in St. Louis – defeating the Cardinals in extra innings. 5 to 3 was the final after 10 innings of play. Friday, the Dodgers will be in Atlanta to play the Braves. The action begins with the pre-game at 4 PM on AM-1220 KHTS!

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