Six Sigma techniques streamline operations, cut costs.
Providence Health & Services, California, was awarded top accolades this month for its utilization of Six Sigma business practices, which seek to improve operations and cut costs, all while ensuring the best care for patients.
Providence received the Platinum Award for Organizational Business Improvement at the October 14 Global Six Sigma & Business Improvement Awards Gala Dinner in Orlando, Florida.
By Chauncey Telese 
What is it about sport cars and speed? For years, automotive engineers have tried to pack the maximum amount of horsepower in the minimum amount of space. Now recent studies suggest a design enhancement that might provide a few more miles per hour - feathers.
It's the undefeated versus the winless in high school football tonight.
The host cities for Amgen Tour of California professional cycling road race were announced this morning and Santa Clarita gets a bye this time around.
The list is long, but the volunteers are willing.....and more than 1,500 are expected to turn out Saturday morning to grab a coffee and muffin before heading out to work on Make A Difference Day 2009, Santa Clarita's ninth annual involvement in a national day of service.
