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Drive-thru Flu Shots Prove A Winner For COC

People hoping to get their seasonal flu shots started lining up at 6 a.m. today at College of the Canyons for its annual drive-thru flu shot clinic. Aside from a few traffic snags with the number of people eager to roll up their sleeves, things went pretty smoothly.     “From an overall view, it was a wild success,” said ...

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Bands Of America Competition Set Saturday At COC

If you’re hearing the sounds of a marching band wafting in the wind today, it’s probably competitors from the Bands of America Championships being held at College of the Canyons. More than 30 high school marching bands from California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona are pitched against each other, note for note, flag for flag, hoping to be the winners of ...

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Safety Tips For Trick Or Treaters From LA County Fire

Everyone wants to have a safe and happy Halloween. Here are some great safety tips from Los Angeles County Fire Department that can help you make the most of your Halloween season and make it as enjoyable for your kids as it is for you!     Do not let kids trick or treat alone. If you can’t go with ...

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UPDATE: Scent Dog To Search For Missing Valencia High Student

  18 year-old girl hasn’t been seen since getting off a bus far from home. The family of a missing18 year-old girl is hoping someone might know her location.   Brigett Kennemore, a Valencia High School student, was last heard from after school on Monday October 26th. Family members say that she may have experienced a break up with her ...

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The Ten Greatest Horror Movies Of All Time

In honor of Halloween, I have assembled two lists. One holds a ranking of the ten best slashers of all time. While these characters were awesome, that does not necessarily mean that any of their respective movies were any good. So my other list looks solely at the movies, and which come in tops. The list of the best slashers ...

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COC To Screen Nazi Spoof “The Great Dictator”

Film series celebrates beloved actor Jack Oakie’s life and legacy. The College of the Canyons Foundation will celebrate the legacy of Hollywood performer Jack Oakie and his wife, Victoria, by presenting the second film in the College of the Canyons Oakie Film Series, “The Great Dictator.”   Directed by and also starring Charlie Chaplin, the 1940 film mockingly satirized European ...

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SCV Outdoor Report: A Malodorous Plant

By Wendy Langhans At least that’s what the field guide says about “Stinking Gourd“.  The reality is much worse.  Imagine a smell that’s a cross between dirty gym socks and a skunk.  No wonder the botanical name is Cucurbita foetidissima.  The Latin root foetidus gives us the English word fetid (TO STINK) and, as any musician knows, issimo means UTMOST.  ...

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Valencia, Hart Football Teams Clash For First Place In Foothill League

The Valencia High football team gets its toughest test in Foothill League play tonight. Hart, the 10th-ranked team in the CIF Southern Section Northern Division, winners of three straight games and undefeated against league opponents, takes on Valencia, the No. 2 team in the Northern Division and owners of a perfect 7-0 record.   Hart is coming off a 45-27 ...

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KHTS Radio Emergency News Alerts

KHTS radio has launched a free service, emergency email alerts and daily news briefs. We’d like your permission to email these to you. It’s a great way to stay in touch with Santa Clarita in one brief email (Mon-Fri) and during major emergencies. You will NOT receive any other emails from us and you may opt-out at any time. Signing ...

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October 29th: Kings Lose To Vancouver 2-1

Thursday, the Kings returned to the Staples for a game against Vancouver. The Kings and Kanuks were tied 1-1 at the end of the 3rd period. The Kings lost to Vancouver in a shootout 2 to 1.   Kings will see action next Monday as they faceoff against the Phoenix Coyotes. Catch that game LIVE on AM-1220 beginning at 5:30 ...

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