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Fund Established For Good Samaritan Killed In Robbery Attempt

A fund has been established to assist the family of the Good Samaritan who was killed during an attempted robbery Monday in Canyon Country. The identity of the victim has not been verified by the Coroner, who has been in contact with the Mexican consulate to help locate the victim’s next of kin. Homicide Lt. Eddie Hernandez, who is leading ...

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SCV Outdoor Report: A Tale Of Two Villas

By Wendy Langhans Here’s a thought experiment for you:  it’s 750 A.U.C. (50 BC) and you are a member of a powerful family, one of the “movers and shakers” of ancient Rome.  How would you decorate your banquet room?  You would want the room to serve as a symbol of your family’s wealth and power.  But you’d also want it ...

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La Mesa Students Take Over Broadcast Booth

Photos by Stephen K. Peeples Ten students from the Career and College Club at La Mesa Junior High took to the airwaves this week on KHTS for some hands-on experience. Some loved the celebrity aspect. Some just appreciated the on-air experience, like Azaria Hill, who initially wanted to be a teacher, until she learned from her counselor that there was ...

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Dust Off Those Original Plays – The New Works Festival Is Coming

College of the Canyons wants your play – whether it’s a one act, 10-minute play, full-length or monologue – and currently has an open call for original work for its New Works Festival. The Festival, now in its 11th year, was originally restricted to COC students. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking news alerts delivered right to your inbox “It’s ...

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Race To Find Find Families For Homeless Pets

Ready!  Set!  Adopt! Animal shelters and care centers across LA County, Orange County, Riverside County, and Ventura County are joining together in a race to find homes for 5,000 shelter animals by the end of November. The Fall 5000 Super Adoption will be kicked off this weekend at participating shelters offering special services to help families choose a pet to ...

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Masters College To Debut Photo Contest Entrants At First Thursday Art Walk

Tonight’s Art Walk and Farmer’s Market in Old Town Newhall will take on an international flair as the Global Outreach Office of The Master’s College is presenting its Third Annual World Photo Contest. Contest entries will be displayed in the 24258 Main Street Art Walk Gallery during the First Thursday event and at Master’s College campus during Global Mobilization November ...

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County Probation Does Sex Offender Sweep Over Halloween Weekend

Over the Halloween weekend, trick-or-treaters weren’t the only people working the streets. Between October 28 and 31, the Los Angeles County Probation Department’s Specialized Enforcement Operations, Sex Registrant and Family Violence caseload officers conducted a four-day sex offender sweep within the County of Los Angeles. Code named “Operation Safe Halloween,” the sweep included probation and post community supervision (PCS) searches ...

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County Mental Health Celebrates Success Of PEERS Program

The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) is pleased to announce the success of a reintegration program known as Peer Employment, Education and Recovery Support or PEERS.  PEERS has shown tremendous outcomes from graduates in the program with 16 of 20 (80%) graduates retaining permanent employment and many also reuniting with their families. The PEERS Program gives the ...

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Trinity Girls Volleyball Team Captures Omega League Title

The Trinity Classical Academy girls volleyball team needed five games to defeat Hillcrest Christian and win its second Omega League championship in a row. Trinity won the fifth game, 16-14, behind a match-high nine kills from Julia Howell. Lizzie McAdams added 11 aces for Trinity. The Knights earned a spot in the CIF Southern Section Division V-A playoffs The Valencia ...

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