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May 2012 – Peggy Patti – “Desert Scene”

  Art is a passion for those of us who do it regularly.  I find it keeps the mind sharper and perfects the technique we use to represent our inner selves. Because art has been in my life since childhood, it is integral to my wellbeing. I have studied art all four years of high school, at various workshops (Beverly ...

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Thursday Matinee – May 31, 2012

{enclose http://khtspodcasts.com/thursdaymatinee-may30-2012} Guest Host: Nancy Lantis Guests: Tom Lund, Justine Meza, Patti Findley- Thoroughly Modern Millie; Cheryl Sena, Leah Ibarra, Amanda Lopez, Jillian Brimigon, Sagen Fowler- SCVI; Jeff Barber, Madison Schwartz- City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Right Click Here to Download!

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CEMEX And City Truce Over

The so-called “truce” between CEMEX and the City of Santa Clarita has expired according to city officials. The agreement was initiated in 2007 after an acrimonious public debate began escalating between the city and CEMEX. “Before the truce? It was contentious. There was a war of sorts going on,” said Gail Ortiz, Communications Manager, City of Santa Clarita. The city ...

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UPDATED: JPL Takes Santa Clarita Schoolkids To Mars

Photos: Stephen K. Peeples. Scientists and engineers from Pasadena’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory took Santa Clarita Elementary School students to Mars Thursday as the Saugus school celebrated “JPL Day.” JPL scientists visited SCE to wow the kids with presentations, videos and interactive demonstrations of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s latest mission to the fourth rock from the sun. Students check ...

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Firefighters Go To Prison For Wildfire Brushup

By Megan Mann/SCVNEWS.com Los Angeles County Firefighters battled flames on a hillside in Castaic Thursday morning during a live fire training exercise. As the fire season approaches, the annual training event allowed first responders the opportunity to enhance their wild land firefighting skills and reinforce agency communication skills within a controlled environment inside the Wayside Honor Ranch at Pitchess Detention ...

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Pool Safety Focus Of Saturday’s Fire Department Expo

Photos from 2011 Water Safety Expo by Will Davison Firefighters use water to put out fires, but on Saturday, June 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., they will warn families about how water can take lives by demonstrating the critical importance of pool safety during the 2nd Annual Water Safety Expo at Los Angeles County Fire Station 126 on ...

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Vacation Bible School in Your Hometown

Summer vacations are a staple in many families’ yearly calendars. They may include something as exotic as a trip to Europe or the Caribbean for those who can afford it, or something a little more local like a New England tour or Grand Canyon hike. This year, you might want to consider a vacation option for the kids that is ...

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Criminals Take It Easy On Holiday Weekend In Zone 7

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit Zone Update – Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Canyon Country West: Zone 7 Snapshot for the week of 05-21-2012 to 05-27-2012   This past week Zone 7 realized a significant reduction in Part-1 crimes in comparison to the previous reported period. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking news alerts delivered right ...

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Caltrans Announces Closures for I-5/170 Carpool Lane Project

Caltrans plans to close the lanes and ramps listed below as part of a $140 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes and a direct HOV lane connector at the I-5/SR-170 interchange. Ramp closures will be staggered. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.   For the safety of the construction crew and ...

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