The California Office of Traffic Safety along with its partners, CalTrans, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control are launching a major public awareness campaign, Report Drunk Drivers, to combat drunk driving.

Congressman Buck McKeon will be hosting a job fair in the Antelope Valley from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on August 13. This free job fair is hosted in conjunction with the Antelope Valley College, the South Valley Worksource Center, and the Antelope Valley Worksource Center and Employment Development Department.

The Hart PONY 10-and-under baseball team won the Mustang World Series, beating Puerto Rico, 10-6, in the championship game on Saturday.

Hart started the Mustang World Series tournament in Irving, Texas, with a 5-4 loss to Joliet, Ill. Hart then rattled off four wins in a row. The team won its remaining two games in pool play.

Hart beat Chesterfield, Va., 6-4, in the semifinals of the Mustang World Series on Saturday morning.

You can meet SCV’s new Sheriff’s Captain, Paul Becker, on August 19 at an open house event from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Captain Becker was named the new Chief of Police in March.  He was offered the position after completing an interview process involving members of the City Council, the City Manager, and various community leaders.

He brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience to our community.