It sort of defeats the purpose, doesn’t it? You pack your dishwasher full of dirty plates, utensils, glasses and cups, pour in the detergent, and return an hour later with the expectation they’ll emerge bearing that “good-as-new,” crystalline finish. Instead, you’re left with a new coat of white film – an unfortunate, chalky reminder that you really have no idea ...
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Gang Sweep Takes Taggers Off The Metro Line For Now
Nineteen graffiti vandals were arrested Wednesday for causing more than $200,000 damage to Metro transit property in over 500 acts of vandalism over the past few years. The morning operation involved nearly 200 officers from about a dozen agencies. None of the arrests were made in Santa Clarita, however, as Metro transit was targeted, the effects of the vandalism may ...
Read More »Saddle Up For Early Events At 2011 Cowboy Festival
The 2011 Cowboy Festival will showcase events kicking up all over Santa Clarita- even before the Festival’s arrival. The official event weekend at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio begins April 30 – May 1, but off-site attractions begin Wednesday, April 27 and continue throughout the weekend. On Wednesday April 27, Cowboy Couture is back by popular demand. Experience ...
Read More »West Ranch Musicians Make All-Star Jazz Band
Two West Ranch High School students have been selected as members of the Southern California School Band and Orchestra (SCSBOA) Jazz All-Stars. Rachel Cantrell was chosen to be the piano player in the band and Brandon Canada has been selected for the second year as the bassist. This band is chosen by a competitive audition process with students from all high schools ...
Read More »Santa Clarita Christian Boys Soccer Team Earns First Playoff Berth In Five Years
The Santa Clarita Christian boys soccer team is in the CIF playoffs for the first time in five years. With a 2-1 win over Pacifica of Santa Monica, the Santa Clarita Christian boys soccer team secured the second-place spot in the Heritage League standings and a berth in the CIF Southern Section playoffs. The last time Santa Clarita Christian made ...
Read More »Saugus Union School District Gas Restored 15 Laid Off General Education Teachers
The Saugus Union School District has restored fifteen laid off General Education teachers after a careful review of student enrollment and staff attrition. Superintendent Joan Lucid added that “this brings our General Education staffing to 320 teaching positions, as was originally budgeted for in March. We will be carefully monitoring student enrollment throughout the summer in hopes of being able ...
Read More »Security Guard Dies After Accident At NCIS Valencia Location Shoot
UPDATED 4:20 p.m. Wednesday A security guard working at a location for the CBS Drama “NCIS” was killed Wednesday morning after being hit by a van. Ralph Blunt, 60, of Pasadena, a studio transportation driver working in the Valencia Industrial Center, was driving a 2006 Ford van into the parking lot at the former Los Angeles Daily News production facility ...
Read More »New Policy For Massage Parlors Takes Effect
The City Council approved an ordinance that affects all massage businesses and practitioners in Santa Clarita on Tuesday. Under the new rule, massage practitioners will need certification from the California Massage Therapy Council, the oversight committee created in 2009. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The new ordinance, which also ...
Read More »Chaplin Fans Get A Good Look Back To A Quieter Time
Additional photos from Ed Marg The crowds might have been small, but they were enthusiastic at this weekend’s Chaplinfest, held at Heritage Junction and Hart Hall in Newhall. Film historian E. J. Stephens organized the event that was sponsored by the SCV Historical Society to put the spotlight on the importance of filming in our valley. The celebration of all ...
Read More »Small Brush Fire Burns Hillside In Agua Dulce
A small brush fire burned a quarter-acre of hillside on Sierra Highway near Davenport Road in Agua Dulce this afternoon. The brush fire was reported at approximately 1:45 p.m., burning in green grass with winds in the area blowing at between 10 and 15 MPH. Firefighters declared a knockdown at 2:03 p.m. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking ...
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