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Florida Judge Declared Obamacare Unconstitutional

A Florida judge has declared two provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law last year by President Barack Obama, as unconstitutional, validating the claims of 26 states and a national business owners group and declaring the entire Act void.   The decision by Judge Roger Vinson questions the federal government’s standing to force states and ...

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Lynsie Ekelund Remembered At LARC Ranch

A small group of people gathered Sunday morning at LARC Ranch in Bouquet Canyon to say goodbye to a resident that no one ever met. As pink balloons released into the wind floated gently skyward, a few people wiped tears from their cheeks and others pondered the sight in thoughtful silence.   A few rows of neat, white folding chairs ...

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Farmers Market Keeps On Truckin’

The Main Street Farmers Market, a staple in Old Town Newhall for several years, plans to add a bit of extra flavor this Thursday.   How, exactly? Not only will Thursday’s platter include merging the monthly Art Walk, but nine food trucks will be parked on Main Street as well, cooking a variety of gourmet treats.   Don’t miss a ...

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Editorial: Smyth Endorses Enterprise Zones As Good For California

By Cameron Smyth An article in Forbes shortly after the November election charted California’s fall from role model to cautionary tale, aptly noting that the decline of our economy was largely self-inflicted.  We have over-taxed and over-regulated businesses to the point that it no longer makes financial sense for them to stay here, let alone move or expand here.   ...

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Sheriff’s Department Issues Safety Tips For School Children

Recent incidents, including those involving children as they walk to and from school and to their activities, remind us all to stay aware of good ways to maximize child safety. These child safety tips, provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, are provided to remind parents and caregivers that regular discussions with your children is a great parenting practice. ...

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Dog Treats, Horse Feed Recalled For Contamination

Dog treats and horse feed have been recalled by their manufacturers due to substances that could cause problems for pets and their owners.     Texas Taffy Dog Treats Merrick Pet Care, Inc. of Amarillo, Texas is recalling the Jr. Texas Taffy pet treat (ITEM # 27077, UPC # 02280827077, All lots up to and including 10364) because they have ...

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Five Players Ejected From Valencia-West Ranch Boys Basketball Game

The Valencia boys basketball team beat West Ranch, 67-61, for their second Foothill League win in a row. Five players were ejected from the game for fighting in the fourth quarter. Among them were Valencia’s Lonnie Jackson, the team’s leading scorer, and West Ranch’s Brian Polynice. Valencia’s Troy Hammel scored a game-high 15 points, but was one of the players ...

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Hometown Recipes: Meyer Lemon Tea Bread

By Erin Walgamuth Four O’clock in the afternoon is official tea time at my house. Typically I’ve run all the errands for the day, everyone is settled and I don’t have to think about starting dinner for an hour or so. I am from an Irish-Welsh family and have very fond memories of having afternoon tea with my Welsh Grandmother ...

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Artists Association To Host Reception For Art Exhibit At Barnes and Noble

On Saturday, February 12th,  Santa Clarita Artists’ Association (SCAA) will hold a reception for the art exhibit that will be featured at Barnes & Noble. A wide variety of art will be on display in the community room at Barnes and Noble located in Valencia. “We are looking forward to the exhibit and appreciate Barnes and Noble’s hospitality to partner with us in ...

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California Congress Of Republicans Kicks Off Biannual Convention

The California Congress of Republicans kicked off it’s 2011 Biannual Convention at the Embassy Suites In Santa Clarita Friday evening. The event is being hosted by both the Santa Clarita Valley and the Hollywood Congress of Republicans. To a room of about 75 people, California State President Mark Vafiades welcomed the group along with the Presidents of both the Hollywood ...

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