Home » 2011 » August (page 14)

Monthly Archives: August 2011

August 19 2011: Dodgers Beat Rockies 8-2

The Dodgers had very little trouble in defeating the Rockies. Final score: Los Angeles Dodgers-8, Colorado Rockies-2 Tomorrow the Dodgers and Rockies face off for the second of the three game series. Join us at 12:30PM for all of the Dodger Baseball action right here on AM1220 KHTS! Do you love the Dodgers? Stay informed on Dodger community events, appearances, ...

Read More »

Viva Las Vegas Senses Take Over Downtown Newhall

The City of Santa Clarita threw a Vegas night, complete with showgirls, Elvis, Frank Sinatra and a faux wedding, all in the name of fun. The event was part of the Third Thursday “Senses” series, where Main Street is blocked between 6th and Market Streets and the party goes on from 7 to 11. Photos by Will Davison If you ...

Read More »

Economic Pause That Doesn’t Refresh

Coca-cola used to refer to drinking their beverage as “The pause that refreshes.” Dr. Nancy Sidhu, Chief Economist for the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, says economic numbers for July indicate a “pause”, and it’s hardly refreshing. “The recovery paused to take a break. I’m not sure what August will bring. Certainly (in) August there’s been a lot of ...

Read More »

Testimonies May Prove Murder Convict Is Innocent

With the help of the California Innocence project and some surprising testimonies, Edward Contreras is fighting to prove his innocence after having been convicted of the murder of Freddy Walker in 1997. Contreras, along with Scott Taylor, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for first-degree murder, according to the Daily News.  The two reportedly lured ...

Read More »

Santa Clarita Kids Speaking Chinese

Many children in Santa Clarita are already speaking what some believe to be the language of the future – Chinese. Vice-President Joe Biden visited China today to calm their nerves after Standard & Poor reduced the U.S. credit rating from AAA to AA+. China believes they have a right to be concerned since they are the biggest, single foreign creditor ...

Read More »

Mission Valley Bank Gives Back To Celebrate Their Anniversary

Photo by Mitch Wu Ten Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit groups received donations of $1,000 each from Mission Valley Bank in celebration of their 10th anniversary. Checks were presented during a SCV Chamber of Commerce mixer August 17.     Honored were Carousel Ranch, College of the Canyons Foundation, The Boys & Girls Club, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Health Foundation, Samuel ...

Read More »

Boy Scouts Name Leaders Of Character To Be Honored September 17

Honorees for the sixth annual Santa Clarita Valley Leaders of Character sponsored by the Boy Scouts of America have been named. Scheduled to be feted at a gala dinner September 17 are three couples of note; Kerry and Kristie Carmody, Don and Cheri Fleming and Santa Clarita Councilwoman Laurene Weste and Jim McCarthy. Event sponsor Total Financial Solutions announced the ...

Read More »

Birthday Party For The Child And Family Center

The Child & Family Center is celebrating 35 years of service to the Santa Clarita community this year.  In celebration of its work, the Center is holding a 35th birthday party September 9 from 6:35-8:35 p.m. in its education building. The party will recognize the founders, past and present staff, and support of the center.  There will be photo memorabilia, ...

Read More »