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Archived News

Archived News Articles

Creature Feature: Zombie Invasion

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 8:00pm | Carol Rock

Having walked with the dead this weekend (OK, we were pretending, but it was for a good cause) makes me curious about just what a zombie is - and if there are different kinds of zombies (there are) - and if they really are just shambling nomads looking for a good brain taco (nope).

The dictionary says that a zombie is basically a dead person brought back to life through a curse - either voodoo, black witchcraft or necromancy - or mutilation and has recovered some vital functions like movement.

Westside Ballot Questions Could Yield Unwanted Results

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 7:00pm | jon.dell

Selecting preference will require marking "no" twice and "yes" once.

On November 3, residents who live in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County near the City of Santa Clarita will be asked to cast an advisory vote on their preference of three options regarding how they would like to be governed locally. Those options are: Annex in to the city of Santa Clarita, incorporate into one new city, stay exactly the same.

AT&T Testing Emergency Response Team

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 6:00pm | jon.dell

Recovery teams testing new products and processes that can aid in the event of a disaster.

AT&T will be doing some internal preparation Tuesday, as they test and display their ability to restore communications during a major disaster.

Valencia, West Ranch, Hart Football Teams Win Foothill League Openers

Mon, 10/19/2009 - 1:02pm | Tim Haddock

news_sports The Valencia, Hart and West Ranch football teams started Foothill League play on winning notes.

Valencia and West Ranch posted impressive, eerily similar, wins in their Foothill League openers. Valencia beat an overmatched Canyon team, 49-7. West Ranch beat an inexperienced Golden Valley team by the same score, 49-7.

Valencia quarterback Alex Bishop threw three touchdowns, two to Jake Reed in the second half.

October 18: Dodgers Shutout In Game Three 11-0

Sun, 10/18/2009 - 10:00pm | michael.dowler

Sunday, the Dodgers were in Philadelphia for game three of the NLCS playoff series with the Phillies. The Dodgers failed to score and were shutdown 11 to 0.

Monday, the Dodgers look to tie up the series in game four. Catch the action LIVE on AM-1220 KHTS beginning at 4:30 PM (PST)

Castaic Hosts Festival

Sun, 10/18/2009 - 10:00pm | oldcontent

khts_inthecommunity The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding a Community Festival in Castaic.

The three day event will be co-hosted by Heroes of Life, a non-profit that aims to help disadvantaged youth by teaching them how to develop careers in the multi-media industry.

COC Promotes Healthy Body Image

Sun, 10/18/2009 - 9:00pm | oldcontent

alt The week long event aims to show how beauty isn't just skin deep.

The Student Nutrition and Wellness Advocates at College of the Canyons SNAC group will host its first annual campus-wide Eating Disorder and Body Image Prevention Program during national 'Fat Talk Free Week' October 19-28, 2009.

Workshop Delves Into Intricacies Of The Oak Tree

Sun, 10/18/2009 - 8:01pm | jon.dell

Event is part of the "Oaktober" lineup.

In the City of Santa Clarita, October is about much more than Halloween...it's about Oak trees.

Oak trees are a staple of the Santa Clarita landscape, adorning everything from our parks to our City seal. The City even went as far as to protect the trees within their governance area, and dedicated the tenth month of the year as "Oaktober," also referred to as "Oak Tree Awareness Month."

Employer Recognition Luncheon

Sun, 10/18/2009 - 8:00pm | oldcontent

mayorscommitte_2 Eleven local businesses were singled out for special recognition at the annual Employer Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the SCV Mayor's Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities.

Close to 50 guests attended to salute local businesses for their commitment to the helping those with disabilities.

Underwater Pumpkin Carving Puts New Twist On Old Tradition

Sat, 10/17/2009 - 10:30pm | jon.dell

The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to attend its second annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest, held October 24 at 6 p.m. at the City's Sports Complex Aquatic Center. The no cost event will feature teams of SCUBA divers carving pumpkins underwater in the City's Aquatic Center dive pool, as well as on-deck festive games and activities for spectators.

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