Fri 9 May 2008
So long, salmon. Steve Wilson is refitting his 51-foot troller to fish for the future. No longer will he cast for the conflicted symbol of Northwest abundance and bitterness. No more fishing (more…)
Fri 9 May 2008
County still seeking Pollworkers as June 3, 2008 Primary Elections Nears
Posted by admin under County of LA , elections No CommentsLos Angeles County Acting Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk (RR/CC) Dean Logan announced today that an additional 11,300 pollworkers are needed to staff polling places for the June 3, 2008 Primary Election. (more…)
Fri 9 May 2008
Peregrine falcons in California’s urban areas are contaminated with toxic chemicals
Posted by admin under State , Environment , Nature No Comments
California’s peregrine falcons, once driven to the edge of extinction by the pesticide DDT, now are contaminated with record-high levels of other toxic chemicals that may threaten them again. State scientists have found that peregrines in Long Beach, Los Angeles (more…)
Fri 9 May 2008
Commentary: Helping the Schools and the Community, Auto Dealers on the right Track
Posted by admin under Dave Bossert , Local , Business No CommentsWhen the Valencia Auto Dealers association put out a press release on Wednesday regarding the “Be Cool to My School” promotion I couldn’t help but think why they didn’t do this sooner. It’s a great way to help our local schools using some healthy competition and it will put (more…)
Fri 9 May 2008
California’s Megan’s Law website is being credited with helping to capture a registered sex offender who approached a 15-year-old girl near her Riverside home. (more…)
Fri 9 May 2008
US shoppers continued to veer towards cheaper stores and essential goods and away from discretionary items in April but brought some relief for retailers after a poor start to the year. (more…)
Fri 9 May 2008
High prices for staple foods dip, but volatile markets persist
Posted by admin under World News No CommentsAfter months of startling increases, the prices of rice, wheat, soybeans and several other foods have come down recently, a development that could ease some of the panic in global food markets. (more…)
Thu 8 May 2008
Valencia Auto Center Revs up for Test-Drive Rally offering Local Schools Thousands of Dollars
Posted by admin under Local , Education , Business No CommentsThe Santa Clarita Valley Auto Dealers Association is offering area residents the chance to help their school win a $1,000 donation as part of the “Be Cool to My School” Test-Drive Rally. Points will be awarded for each person (18 and over) who test-drives or purchases a car at any participating Valencia (more…)
Thu 8 May 2008
Stevenson Ranch Concert in the Park to feature the Belle Air Brass
Posted by admin under County of LA , Arts/ Entertainment , Weekend No CommentsThe Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will present a concert in the park at Dr. Richard Rioux Memorial park on Saturday, May 24th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the stage area of the park. The concert will feature the Belle Air Brass an all woman brass ensemble. (more…)
Thu 8 May 2008
Common Herbicide Disrupts Human Hormone Activity in Cell Studies
Posted by admin under Health , Science No CommentsA common weedkiller in the U.S., already suspected of causing sexual abnormalities in frogs and fish, has now been found to alter hormonal signaling in human cells, scientists from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) report. (more…)
Thu 8 May 2008
IFA and Community Options Reports on Track
Posted by admin under West Ranch Town Council , County of LA , Annexation , City Formation No CommentsAt the West Ranch Town Council meeting on Wednesday night there was a brief update on the two community reports that are currently underway. The data coming from various Los Angeles (more…)
Thu 8 May 2008
West Ranch Town Council April Meeting Minutes
Posted by admin under West Ranch Town Council No CommentsThe following are the approved West Ranch Town Council minutes for the meeting which took place at the Tournament Players Club (TPC) located at 26550 Heritage View Lane (more…)
