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Michele E. Buttelman: Men of Harmony offer singing Valentines

Been a breezy winter so far. Punxsutawney Phil has predicted six more weeks of winter, so I guess we better batten down the hatches so we don't blow away. » Read More
Posted: feb. 05, 2012 2:00 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Men of Harmony offer singing Valentines Comments 0 Comments
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Laurie Ender: Wiping out graffiti one tag at a time

Keeping our city free of graffiti is an important part of preserving community aesthetics, maintaining property values and increasing sales tax revenues. When neighbor... » Read More
Posted: feb. 04, 2012 2:00 a.m. | Laurie Ender: Wiping out graffiti one tag at a time Comments 1 Comment
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Jim Walker: Combating the inertia of the inept

So, as I begin writing this column, it is Groundhog Day. And I read that Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow today, and so there will be six more weeks of winter. Now, th... » Read More
Posted: feb. 03, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Jim Walker: Combating the inertia of the inept Comments 1 Comment
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Michele E. Buttelman: Bourdain event benefits culinary program

I was saddened to hear about the death of Clyde Smyth, one of the Santa Clarita Valley's true "good guys." » Read More
Posted: jan. 29, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Bourdain event benefits culinary program Comments 0 Comments
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Laurene Wests: WorkSource Center helps thousands

Each year, thousands of Santa Clarita residents pass through the doors of the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center at College of the Canyons. The center, like hundreds of o... » Read More
Posted: jan. 28, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Laurene Wests: WorkSource Center helps thousands Comments 0 Comments
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Jim Walker: It’s the invasion of the emoticons

Posted: jan. 27, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Jim Walker: It’s the invasion of the emoticons Comments 0 Comments
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Michele E. Buttelman: Chris Angelo set to grow the chamber

Monday is the Lunar New Year, otherwise known as Chinese New Year. It's the year of the Black Water Dragon, 4709. Happy new year! Again. » Read More
Posted: jan. 22, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Chris Angelo set to grow the chamber Comments 0 Comments
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Frank Ferry: Your library in the digital world

Every week, more than 14,000 people visit one of Santa Clarita's three library branches to access the library's many offerings. You may be surprised to learn that ther... » Read More
Posted: jan. 21, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Frank Ferry: Your library in the digital world Comments 2 Comments
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Jim Walker: Let’s ride ‘Little Big Year’ down

"Little Big Man" was a classic film, back in the day, with Dustin Hoffman starring as Jack Crabb, who, looking back from extreme old age, tells of his life being rais... » Read More
Posted: jan. 20, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Jim Walker: Let’s ride ‘Little Big Year’ down Comments 0 Comments
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Michele E. Buttelman: Chamber installation, Elks Roast on horizon

It seems that the social scene is winding back up in the Santa Clarita Valley. I hope to see you about town. Dionne Warwick concert and party Shelley and G. Marshall... » Read More
Posted: jan. 15, 2012 1:30 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Chamber installation, Elks Roast on horizon Comments 0 Comments
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Bob Kellar: Santa Clarita is a bustling Hollywood backlot

Posted: jan. 14, 2012 2:00 a.m. | Bob Kellar: Santa Clarita is a bustling Hollywood backlot Comments 0 Comments
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Jim Walker: Just turn INTO the skid of life

Here in Southern California, we don't get much opportunity to drive in snow, and so our opportunities to get into skids are also reduced. Consequently, while we can ce... » Read More
Posted: jan. 13, 2012 1:55 a.m. | Jim Walker: Just turn INTO the skid of life Comments 2 Comments
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Michele E. Buttelman: Save the date for these 2012 SCV events

Here's a handy list of some of the major upcoming events for the first part of 2012 in the Santa Clarita Valley. January 5 p.m. Jan. 21, 14th nnual Elks Roast at the ... » Read More
Posted: jan. 08, 2012 1:30 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Save the date for these 2012 SCV events Comments 0 Comments
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Marsha McLean: How do you like to communicate with the city?

The city of Santa Clarita has committed to a variety of online services intended to create transparency and improve the community's ability to seamlessly communicate w... » Read More
Posted: jan. 07, 2012 1:30 a.m. | Marsha McLean: How do you like to communicate with the city? Comments 0 Comments
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Jim Walker: Driving away the joys of the road

The other day, a friend of mine was doing a little ranting regarding possible changes in cellphone laws in California. Particularly, she was incensed about the prospec... » Read More
Posted: jan. 06, 2012 1:30 a.m. | Jim Walker: Driving away the joys of the road  Comments 0 Comments
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Michele E. Buttelman: Happy New Year’s Day to the SCV

It's here. The new year. What are your New Year's resolutions? I've been thinking long and hard of what I wish to accomplish in the new year. I'm still trying to find ... » Read More
Posted: jan. 01, 2012 1:30 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Happy New Year’s Day to the SCV Comments 0 Comments
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Laurie Ender: Continuing Santa Clarita’s legacy of success

Over the last two dozen years, the City Council, our city staff and our residents have worked together to create a community we can all be proud of. As mayor for 2012,... » Read More
Posted: dec. 31, 2011 1:30 a.m. | Laurie Ender: Continuing Santa Clarita’s legacy of success Comments 0 Comments
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Jim Walker: Resolutions? Save yourself the grief

People, let me save you some time and trouble. » Read More
Posted: dec. 30, 2011 1:30 a.m. | Jim Walker: Resolutions? Save yourself the grief Comments 0 Comments
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Michele E. Buttelman: Merry Christmas and happy New Year’s

I hope everyone found his or her heart's desire under the Christmas tree this morning. I know that Santa was good to me! Let's hope 2012 brings us all a healthy, happ... » Read More
Posted: dec. 25, 2011 1:55 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Merry Christmas and happy New Year’s Comments 0 Comments
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Laurene Weste: Drive safely during the holiday season

The city of Santa Clarita is partnering with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Department, local restaurants and bars to prevent drunken driving by encouraging reside... » Read More
Posted: dec. 24, 2011 1:55 a.m. | Laurene Weste: Drive safely during the holiday season Comments 0 Comments
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Jim Walker: More stress in stockings

Now, if your mother-in-law is getting out of prison this Dec. 23 and, of course, coming to live with you at this time, you'd have to consider this momentous event to ... » Read More
Posted: dec. 23, 2011 1:55 a.m. | Jim Walker: More stress in stockings  Comments 0 Comments
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Michele E. Buttelman: Vote for Summer Meltdown grant

Is it possible that Christmas is only a week away? It's nice to see the weather cooperate for once and give us a small taste of the "season." Pepsi grant for Yes I C... » Read More
Posted: dec. 18, 2011 1:30 a.m. | Michele E. Buttelman: Vote for Summer Meltdown grant Comments 0 Comments
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Frank Ferry: ‘Highwire Act’ art exhibit open

The city of Santa Clarita is showcasing a new public art exhibit, "Hirewire Act: Insights into Substance Abuse, on Town Center Drive" at the Westfield Valencia Town Ce... » Read More
Posted: dec. 17, 2011 1:30 a.m. | Frank Ferry: ‘Highwire Act’ art exhibit open Comments 0 Comments
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Jim Walker: The adverse evolution of Christmas

I missed the "wooden" age of Christmas. By that, I mean when I was a child, the wooden toys you see elves making in movies were already a thing of the long-past. In fa... » Read More
Posted: dec. 16, 2011 9:45 a.m. | Jim Walker: The adverse evolution of Christmas Comments 1 Comment
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Jim Walker: There is nobility in swinging for the fence

You've heard it countless times: "He was swinging for the fence." This, as you know, means he was trying to hit a home run. And, unfortunately, most times, this is fo... » Read More
Posted: dec. 09, 2011 1:55 a.m. | Jim Walker: There is nobility in swinging for the fence Comments 0 Comments
Two-acre fire near Val Verde put out

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Two-acre fire near Val Verde put out

Firefighters and hand crews mop up after a fire charred brush in the hills north of San Martinez Grande Canyon Road, west of Val Verde, on Thursday.


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