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Community Says Goodbye To Specialist Rudy Acosta

It didn’t matter if they knew the soldier personally; thousands of members of the Santa Clarita community showed their appreciation today for Army Specialist Rudy Acosta and his ultimate sacrifice by lining the streets and waving flags.   Hundreds of people packed the sanctuary at Santa Clarita Baptist Church in Canyon Country, many of them neighbors, classmates, friends and relatives, ...

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March 31, 2011 Kings Lose To Canucks 3-1

Thursday, the Los Angeles Kings were in Vancouver to face the Canucks. Left-Winger Kyle Clifford scored the only game goal for the Kings in the first period. Vancouver scored two goals in the second period and one more in the third and went on to win 3 to 1.   The Kings are back home at the Staples Center this ...

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March 31, 2011 Dodgers Over Giants 2-1

Thursday was opening day for the Dodgers 2011 season. L.A. opened a Four-game homestand against the San Francisco Giants. 23 year old pitcher Clayton Kershaw threw seven scoreless innings, struck out nine batters, allowed four hits with one walk. Giants pitcher – two-time Cy Young winner Tim Linecum threw five strikeouts, allowing five hits and three walks. In the bottom ...

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City Encourages Residents To Apply For Arts Commission Vacancy

The City of Santa Clarita would like to encourage residents to apply for a vacant position on the Arts Commission. The application deadline is April 29. The Arts Commission is made up of five members with an interest in the arts community within the City of Santa Clarita. The Commission advises the City Council and City staff on matters of ...

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Children Of Illegal Aliens Cost LA County $53 Million In January

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich released figures from the Department of Public Social Services on Wednesday reporting that in January, $53 million in welfare benefits ($22 million CalWORKs plus $31 million in Food Stamps) were issued to parents who reside in the United States illegally and collect benefits for their native-born children in Los Angeles County. This represents an increase of ...

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The Importance Of Vitamin D

By Kim WahlVitamin D is one of the few nutrients that the body needs, and it is not found in many foods. The best natural sources of it are found in fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines, cod, and tuna. In a serving of these fish you will get about 200 IU of vitamin D. The RDA recommends 1000 IU of ...

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McGrath Takes Honors For Fourth Consecutive Year

J. Michael McGrath Elementary School, in the Newhall School District, was selected as a Title I Academic Achievement Award winner for the fourth year in a row, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced. McGrath joins 208 other California public schools who are being honored with the award. “These schools have demonstrated exceptional commitment to the education of their ...

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Senior Foundation Set For Summer Golf Showdown

Santa Clarita Valley golfers, get ready for the third annual Summer Showdown. The SCV Senior Center Foundation is inviting golfers of all ages and ability levels to bring their “A” game to the Tournament Players Club, Valencia, on Monday, June 20. The Showdown, presented by Lockheed Federal Credit Union, has earned a reputation among golfers as a fun event with ...

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Valencia Baseball Team Beats Hart In Extra Innings

The Valencia baseball team needed extra innings, but beat Hart, 9-8, to stay undefeated in Foothill League play. Shane Zeile hit a solo home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to give Valencia its third win in league. Hart had a one-run lead, 8-7, in the seventh inning. Valencia tied the game in the bottom of the seventh ...

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Top Things To Do This Weekend, March 30, 2011

This weekend in Santa Clarita is brought to you by our friends at Valencia Auto Center Child & Family Center – Century RideDancing With Our Stars College Of The Canyons-“Death Of A Salesman”A Bit Of The West – Life and Work of Walt LaRueSCV Youth Project – Sweet Charity Cake Auction Child & Family Center – Century RideChild & Family ...

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