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Hart District Shakespeare Festival

    The 2011 Hart District Shakespeare Festival was a two day event in which students demonstrated their skills in the theater arts.  They competed in monologues, small group, and large group sections; along with sections for classic, contemporary, and of course shakespeare.  Day one involved students learning to hone different skills and then ended with the monologue competition.  Day ...

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Hall Of Famer Duke Snider Dies At 84, Dodgers Mourn Passing

Dodger Hall of Fame outfielder Duke Snider passed away this morning at the age of 84 at the Valle Vista Convalescent Hospital in Escondido, California. Born Edwin Donald Snider in Los Angeles, CA on Sept. 19, 1926, Snider was among the game’s most feared hitters during his 16 seasons with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers (1947-1962), playing on a ...

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Newsmaker Of The Week Celebrates 300th Show

“Seinfeld” didn’t do it. “M*A*S*H” didn’t do it. Neither did “Cheers.” Three hundred episodes — and counting. Very few television shows reach such a milestone, but this weekend, the Santa Clarita Valley’s own “SCV Newsmaker of the Week” interview show will celebrate its 300th episode. Fittingly, the guest on SCV Newsmaker No. 300 will be U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon. ...

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Hometown Recipes: Roasted Red Pepper Sandwich Spread

By Erin Walgamuth Once in a while I just don’t feel like cooking. Yes, me! On those occasions, which are usually at dinner time, we will have something really easy like scrambled eggs or a sandwich. My family really likes my quick and easy sandwich spread made from roasted red peppers. You can customize this spread any way you wish. ...

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Hospital To Close Avenida Navarre Entrance For Construction

Due to construction related to the new trauma helipad and parking structure, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital will temporarily close the Avenida Navarre entrance for a two-week period beginning February 28. Construction will conclude March 13 and the Avenida Navarre entrance to the hospital campus will re-open. All services will remain accessible during construction and alternative entrance/exits have been identified. ...

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Agencies Sought For Summer Food Service Program

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today urged eligible organizations to offer nutritious meals to students while schools are closed for the summer. Participating agencies may apply for reimbursements from the Summer Food Service Program.   “In these tough economic times, sometimes the only nutritious meal a child gets is through the National School Lunch Program. This program strives ...

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Dodgers Model ‘Throwback’ Uniforms Picked By Fan Vote

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced today that the 1940s “satin” uniform was selected by Dodger fans as the winning “throwback” uniforms for six mid-week day games in 2011.     Each of the games will feature half-price food and drink, including alcoholic beverages, for the first time ever at Dodger Stadium, with a special half-price six-game ticket plan available for ...

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Interchange Landscaping Project Completed By City

The City of Santa Clarita has completed the landscape beautification of the Magic Mountain Parkway/Interstate 5 Interchange project.  This is the final phase of the improvement project which started in July 2006.   The City of Santa Clarita was the lead agency that administered the construction contracts with funding partners, including: MTA, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works, and ...

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February 26 2011: Kings Beat Avalanche 4-3

The Kings squeaked out a victory against the Avalanche today in front of the home crowd at Staples Center. Final score: Los Angeles Kings-4, Colorado Avalanche-3 Please join us Monday, February 28 at 7:00PM as the Kings skate against the Detroit Red Wings, right here on AM1220 KHTS!

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McKeon Talks Budget, Cemex, Immigration And Healthcare

  On the breakfast menu: budget, immigration and healthcare with a side of Cemex. Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon stopped to break bread with several constituents Thursday and Friday to give them an update on Washington and find out what issues are important to them. While 90 people turned out in the Antelope Valley on Thursday morning, a turnaway crowd of ...

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