Author Archives: Linda

Are you ready for the “Big One?”

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Linda

While waiting for yoga class to begin this morning, one of my classmates mentioned that she had received an e-mail purporting to predict a major earthquake for So Cal today.  On facebook, another acquaintance remarked that she heard that an earthquake … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 16 Comments

Enough with the drama at Hart!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Linda

In a full-page ad entitled “Enough is Enough” in Sunday’s Signal, the “friends” of Gloria Mercado-Fortine fired off a volley of accusations directed at school board members Joe Messina and Steve Sturgeon.  The ad starts off by alleging that “There is … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Misc., Opinion | 24 Comments

Late Afternoonish Brief

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Linda

The body found yesterday has been identified as that of 39 year-old Kyle Hansen of Newhall.  Hansen apparently committed suicide by intentional drug overdose.  (SIGNAL) The Sulphur Springs School District has denied a charter request by Aspire, Plan, Achieve, Reflect, … Continue reading →

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Evening Brief

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Linda

The body of a white male, approximately 30 years old, was found in the wash near the 23500 block of Railroad Avenue.  According to Sgt. Darren Harris, the matter may be turned over to the homicide bureau for investigation.  (KHTS) … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Brief

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Linda

There will be traffic delays at the intersection of Lyons and the I-5 due to road maintenance, scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. Wednesday.  The northbound onramps and offramp will be be impacted through Friday.  If you can use another … Continue reading →

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Seniority and tenure: on their way out?

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Linda

A major blow to the job security of “senior” Los Angeles Unified School District teachers came this week as a result of the settlement of a lawsuit filed by a coalition of civil rights lawyers on behalf of students at three LAUSD middle … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Opinion | 14 Comments

One little girl’s battle with cancer

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Linda

Shortly before Christmas I was in KMart, which, like many stores these days, sometimes solicits donations from customers for worthy causes.  On this day the cashier asked the woman in line ahead of me if she would like to make … Continue reading →

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Study declared fraudulent, but believers persist in blaming vaccines

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Linda

Back in 1996, when it came time for my daughter to begin the long series of childhood vaccinations which prevent everything from diphtheria to chicken pox, I was fearful of the possible side effects.  I don’t recall autism being a … Continue reading →

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Electronic waste recycling events this weekend

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Linda

Attention all techno geeks and anyone else with outdated electronics they no longer use! Two Hart District high schools are holding e-waste recycling events on Saturday, January 8.  Canyon High’s AP Environmental Science class will hold its event from 10 to 4 … Continue reading →

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