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SCV Outdoor Report: Hydrogeology for Dummies – pt 3.

By Wendy Langhans Quick – how many states are in the continental United States?  If you said 48, you’re right.  Now – how many watersheds are in the continental United States?  Would you believe me if I said more than 2,000? This is the last in our 3-part series on hydrogeology.  Today, I’m going to give you 3 keys for ...

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August 30 2011: Dodgers Beat Padres 8-5

It was a good night for the Dodgers as they defeat the Padres Tuesday night and take game two in the series. The Dodgers would score first but not with runs but with 4 walks in the 2nd inning. In that same inning, Andre Ethier hit a grand slam for the Dodgers which put them up with a healthy 8 ...

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Newhall School District Bond A Potential Win Win

On November 8, voters will not have to elect any new board members for the Newhall School District because those holding office are running unopposed, however, there is $60 million bond Measure E up for approval. “We are asking voters to extend our current bond. This is not a new tax. Homeowners are already paying the rates,” said Newhall School ...

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Rim Of The Valley Study Comments Ready For Review

After receiving more than 2,000 comment letter and emails, the National Park Service has issued a newsletter summarizing the concerns of the public regarding their Rim Of The Valley Corridor Special Resource Study.   In addition to those writing their comments after reviewing the study online, more than 400 people attended nine public meetings, which were held in various locations ...

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Green Certification Leads To Greenbacks

It’s getting easier to be green and earning greenbacks. The College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus is now offering a Solar Technician Certificate program that meets the need of a growing industry. “In January 2011, there was a survey done of the solar industry nationwide and more than 50% of all those firms that were surveyed expect to add ...

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Girl Scouts Show Espirit De Corps Working With Inmate Crafts

A unique partnership of Girl Scouts, Marines and inmates at Pitchess Detention Center turned into a win-win-win situation last week. Representatives from the USMC visited PDC on August 24 and picked up 80 rifle range stools that were built for them by inmates in the jail’s vocational wood shop.   When LASD Deputy Miguel Ruiz, a gunnery sergeant in the ...

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Learn Body Clock Needs

Exercise. It can be a daunting endeavor, but is there a certain time of day that helps you burn more calories and/or get the energy to complete a workout? And how come most people can wake up at 5am while others can’t get themselves out of bed and climb on that treadmill before 12? All of this would depend entirely ...

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