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Fisher-Price Recalls Infant Toys, Trikes, High Chairs

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with manufacturer/distributor Fisher-Price Toys, issued a number of recalls today because of possible injury to children. The toys included in the recall include:   Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Stand ‘n Play Rampway; wheels on the purple and green cars can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children; the manufacturer has ...

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Chance Of Thunderstorms In Santa Clarita

According to the National Weather Service, Santa Clarita could experience thunderstorms tonight through Saturday.   Thunderstorms have the potential to produce gusty winds along with lightning, and the service advises drivers to take caution while on the road.   Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The weather is expected to be clear throughout ...

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Bras For A Cause Takes On Breast Cancer

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and one Santa Clarita organization is setting sail to combat the disease.   On October 3, Soroptomist International of the Santa Clarita Valley will hold its 7th Annual “Bras for a Cause – Ports O’Call” at the Oaks Grille-Tournament Players Club in Valencia.   Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking news alerts delivered ...

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Visitor Use Survey In Angeles National Forest Begins Friday

Forest Service employees want to know how you feel about your visit to Angeles National Forest. As part of the National Visitor Use Monitoring program, a survey will begin October 1 in many areas of Angeles National Forest. Exit interviews with Forest visitors will be conducted to solicit honest feedback on the service and facilities provided during their visit. Employees ...

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Bar Association To Honor Justice Community At Annual Luncheon

The Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association will host its Sixth Annual Law Appreciation Day with a lunchon at noon, Friday, October 1 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The annual luncheon, which is the largest event held by the SCV Bar Association each year, is a celebration of those dedicated to the creation, enforcement and practice of the law. The Association ...

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Music To Soothe At Wild Beast Concert Series

California Institute of the Arts is pleased to announce that The Wild Beast Concert Series, presented by Levitt Pavilions, will launch its inaugural season on October 23. Hosted by the Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, the series of four free outdoor concerts spans classical, jazz, world music and the West Coast premiere of Iannis Xenakis’ opera Oresteia–with performances ...

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Smyth’s Information Technology Bill Signed By Governor

Governor Schwarzenegger has signed AB 2408, by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, to improve the state’s information technology (IT) infrastructure, increase government efficiency and save costs.     The measure codifies Governor’s Executive Order (EO) S-03-10 issued in February to define targets and timelines for IT consolidation across the executive branch. It also creates a permanent structure for IT governance as outlined ...

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Top Things To Do This Weekend, September 30, 2010

This weekend in Santa Clarita brought to you by our Friends at Facey Medical Center Circus Vargas Agua Dulce “Roddin’ by the Rocks”Lombardi RanchFestival of the ArtsSheriff’s Chili Cook-OffSenior Center 5K & 1K RunCircus VargasThe Big One is Back!  Circus Vargas is back to entertain us with traditional acts with modern twists.  From the opening parade to the finale, your ...

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SCV Outdoor Report: Top Gun Mantis

By Wendy Langhans According to ancient Greek mythology, Cyclops were giant monsters with one eye.  But I never heard of any one-eared monsters.  Until now.  Meet “Top Gun” Mantis.   Last Thursday, I wrote about my young friend Drew and the Praying Mantis he spotted in his back yard.  As I was researching Praying Mantids last week, I discovered a ...

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