[L.A. County Fire Dept.] – More than 3,500 Los Angeles County residents have been trained to take action after a disaster instead of becoming victims, thanks to one man – Fire Capt. Scott Polgar. Through Polgar’s dedication and commitment to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)...

In this episode: Elderly Santa Monica woman struck and killed as she tries to cross 14 Freeway on foot; Pardee Homes donates $500 to SCV Food Pantry. Also: Soroptimists raise $7,500 for Sheila R. Veloz Breast Imaging Center and $8,300 for a future Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial...

[Supervisor Mike Antonovich] – The Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to the County’s state legislative agenda by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to support an extension of Laura’s Law, scheduled to sunset Jan. 1, 2013.  Laura’s Law is a proactive, compassionate program providing...

A local homebuilder came through with a significant donation to help the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry continue its work of feeding those in need, especially during the holiday season. Ralph Pistone, Vice President of Construction Services for Pardee Homes, presented a $500 check to SCV Food Pantry...

The City of Santa Clarita is offering a seven-week Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) program designed to teach residents basic survival skills in preparation for disasters such as earthquakes, fires, floods, hazardous incidents, and other life-threatening situations. CERT classes will take...

An 83-year-old Santa Monica woman was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon on State Route 14 as she tried to cross the freeway on foot. The collision occurred at 1:50 p.m. across from the Via Princessa on-ramp to the northbound 14 Freeway in Fair Oaks Ranch. According to a report from the California Highway...

Cheri Fleming Valencia Acura co-owner Cheri Fleming has been nominated by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich as Los Angeles County’s 2011 Woman of the Year. The announcement came during a Soroptimist meeting Tuesday afternoon at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia. “To even think that my...

The Santa Clarita Artists’ Association has a new place to call home. On Monday the SCAA hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new storefront on Town Center Drive, next to Pottery Barn. The 1,500 square foot space allows the organization to showcase local art and...

[MannKind Corp.] – Valencia-based MannKind Corp. announced Tuesday that it reached a final resolution of the arbitration proceedings initiated by John Arditi, MannKind’s former Senior Director-GCP, Regulatory Affairs. During his employment with MannKind, Mr. Arditi played a key role in preparing...

[SCV Sheriff’s Station] – As you celebrate the holiday season enjoying traditions, food, family and fun, be reminded that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, together with police, CHP and the Avoid the 100 DUI Taskforce, will be working  during holiday season from December 16,...