KEEPING TIDY - Chuck Hennings of the Spa Shop makes sure his blue water and pool setup is clean Thursday morning at the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds in anticipation of this weekend's Home Show. RON SIDDLE/Valley Press

LANCASTER - A shortfall in funds from the state could compromise safety standards at Antelope Valley College, based on a report from the director of maintenance and operations: His department needs more than $8.9 million for projects put on hold.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

ACTON - Palmdale sheriff's deputies investigating an identity theft case that began in Northern California arrested a woman and a convicted felon inside an Acton home on Thursday and recovered thousands of dollars' worth of clothes, shoes and other items purchased from a variety of retailers, including Victoria's Secret and Puma, Sheriff's Department officials said.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

MOJAVE - Saturday's monthly Plane Crazy gathering at the Mojave Air and Space Port will take visitors to the final frontier as a former Star Trek regular makes an appearance.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

LANCASTER - Deputies believe the man who accused of stabbing a moviegoer in the neck with a meat thermometer after a dispute stemming from talking on a cellphone was studying to be an air conditioning repairman.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

CALIFORNIA CITY - Design work is nearly complete on the city's newest planned senior housing development. The Legends, to be built on land that was a defunct housing development but was purchased by the city's Redevelopment Agency, will feature units geared toward senior residents.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

EDWARDS AFB - The women who took to the skies as members of the Women Airforce Service Pilots during World War II answered the call of their country for pilots, flying every airplane in the nation's inventory as ferry flight, training, test and target-towing pilots.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

EDITORIAL - Officials from the city of Lancaster and the county of Los Angeles knew how important it was that cops nab the man who stabbed another movie-goer at a Lancaster theater. So that's why they offered first a $5,000 reward and then upped the ante to 15 grand.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

In the wake of recent large-scale disasters such as the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile and the shake-up that struck Southern California on Tuesday, Capt. Scott Polgar of the Los Angeles Fire Department said it's imperative Antelope Valley residents be prepared for the worst.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

LANCASTER - Palmdale native Dana Tapp was 12 years old when he landed his first job performing British Invasion hits at school dances with his band. Now, 44 years later, Tapp's lifelong love of music has led him to open his own retail music store.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

EDWARDS AFB - While Austin Raanes hobbled his way to the clubhouse, Luke Kristo made another push toward becoming the Golden League's best golfer. With Raanes withdrawing himself due to an injury, the way was cleared for Kristo to land on top of the leaderboard once again. The Quartz Hill junior responded with a 5-over-par 77 at Muroc Lake Golf Course in Week 2 of league matches Thursday.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

QUARTZ HILL - Halfway through the boys 100-meter race on Thursday, it appeared Quartz Hill's Kyle Brooks would build on his slight lead and pull away to the finish line.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

QUARTZ HILL - With the track nearly deserted and the sun beginning to set behind the bleachers, Quartz Hill pole vaulter Haley DiPressi was the lone Rebels athlete left on the field, still looking to cap off an already impressive day.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

The Quartz Hill softball team always has a goal of winning the High Desert Classic, a tournament they host every year, and this year is no different. "They always want to win it," Quartz Hill coach Stephanie Harris said. "So we do the best we can."   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

LOS ANGELES - After a maddening loss to the Nashville Predators Sunday, the Kings had three days of soul-searching. They were determined that they wouldn't play that type of game again.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.