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Paul Putignano: Knockouts, Rises And Falls, An MMA Roundup

COMMENTARY | BY PAUL PUTIGNANO FOR HOMETOWNSTATION.COM For those who aren’t familiar with mixed martial arts or its top competitors, the name Wanderlei Silva might not resonate. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. However, Silva, a six-time champion in Pride Fighting Championships who once rode a six-year winning streak in the promotion, was famous for ...

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Carl Kanowsky: All’s Fair In Love And Landscaping

George and Fred had been friends and neighbors for 18 years. George had a reputation in the ‘hood as the “handy man.” He had worked for a number of years for a general contractor, doing all sorts of jobs, from plumbing to designing and installing outdoor barbecues and decks. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to ...

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Change Your Clock/ Change Your Batteries

As we change our clocks one hour forward on Sunday, the Los Angeles County Fire Department would like to remind you to also change the batteries in every smoke and carbon monoxide detector device in your home. “Having a working smoke detector in your home clearly increases your chances of survival during a fire,” says Fire Captain Tom Richards. “The ...

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UPDATE: I-5 Open With CHP Escorts Through Grapevine Due To Weather

The overnight storm dumped fresh snow in the Antelope Valley, as well as Acton and Agua Dulce, causing problems along the 14 freeway commuter corridor. The California Highway Patrol has shut down the northbound offramp at Pearblossom Highway due to several vehicles, including an Antelope Valley Transit bus, being stuck in snow and ice. Traffic on the 14 is reported ...

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Santa Clarita Top Things To Do – March 6, 2013

HMNMH Community Health Fair–Child & Family Center – Mental Health First Aid–Domestic Violence Center “An Evening of Music & Fun”–Valley Performing Arts Center–St. Clare Lenten Fish Fry–And More… HMNMH Community Health FairWhen: Saturday, March 9 starting at 1pmWhere:  Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country (one block west of Sierra Highway, across from the Edwards Theatres)Details:  Henry ...

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Valencia, Saugus Softball Teams Off To Solid Starts In Mohave Tournament Of Champions

The Valencia and Saugus softball teams posted impressive victories at the Mohave Tournament of Champions in Arizona. Valencia’s Sydney Mundell threw a no-hitter against Mohave. She struck out 10 and the Vikings won the five-inning game, 8-0. Wendy Cardinali was 3-for-3 and homered. Ally Johnson had two hits and scored two runs. The Saugus softball team beat Los Lunas from ...

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Los Angeles Kings Fall To Dallas Stars, 5-2

In a game heard live on KHTS Thursday night, the Los Angeles Kings lost to the Dallas Stars, by a final score of 5-2. The game was tied through two periods, but Dallas scored three unanswered goals in the third period to seal the victory. Tune in for our next Kings game Saturday at 6:30pm as the Kings host the ...

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Are You Prepared If A Disaster Hits Your Neighborhood?

Local officials are urging residents of our county to prepare now for natural disasters and other emergencies. Earthquakes, fires and other natural disasters can affect many people over a wide area, but even a train derailment or plane crash can knock down power lines in a smaller area, creating blackouts, blocking streets, spreading hazardous materials, and making it difficult for ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Gets Help From Probation Office

  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials reviewed preliminary year-to-date crime numbers Thursday, once again touting a low overall crime picture, and discussed a local plan to fight the rate of recidivism in AB 109 offenders. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. To that end, the Sheriff’s Station added two new officers from ...

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Amgen Bike Race To Come Through Santa Clarita

The 2013 Amgen Tour of California, the largest cycling event in America, will take place throughout California from May 12-19.  A world-class field of 16 elite professional cycling teams has been assembled for the race, which will make stops in the City of Santa Clarita on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15. “Santa Clarita is very excited to welcome ...

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