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Sunday, November 16, 2008

SHUT DOWN - A Sigalert sign on the Antelope Valley Freeway near Rancho Vista Boulevard in Palmdale warns motorists of road closures due to the Southland fires.

EVELYN KRISTO/Valley Press

The Antelope Valley was virtually cut off from the rest of Southern California Saturday as the devastating Sayre fire in the Sylmar area of the San Fernando Valley forced the closure of the Antelope Valley Freeway and Interstate 5 in Santa Clarita in both directions and shut down Metrolink's Antelope Valley line.   Complete story.

PALMDALE - A steady dip in gasoline prices has put smiles on the faces of many Antelope Valley residents, but some worry that the cost could shoot up again.   Complete story with photo.

PALMDALE - Dissatisfied with the forthcoming loss of passenger service at Palmdale Regional Airport, Mayor Jim Ledford on Thursday said the city intends to assume control of the facility's terminal and seek a replacement air carrier.   Complete story with photo.

QUARTZ HILL - Registering more than 400 children to voluntarily attend a weekend science lesson might seem to be an impossible feat, but Joe Walker Middle School did it for the 12th year in a row with its annual Super Science Saturday.   Complete story with photo.

PALMDALE - The Senior Citizens Advisory Commission will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Joshua Room of the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Highway.   Complete story.

NOVEMBER 15, 2008 EDITORIAL - When the Washington Post admits it, you know there's a problem. The Washington Post, to its credit, has an ombudsman, whose job it is to speak on behalf of the readers, to monitor what the paper does and how it does it, and report on it in the paper.   Complete story.

In 2004, during the first combat tour in Iraq of the Palmdale-based National Guard unit, part of the 1/185th Armor, there was a Christmas party for families of the deployed soldiers that "was kind of legendary," as Tammi Bennett recalls.   Complete story.

WALNUT - Midway through the day, as billowing clouds of smoke encroached the skyline over the course at Mount San Antonio College, the fire department requested the Southern Section preliminary course be shortened.   Complete story with photo.

VAN NUYS - The Marauders will be seeing plenty of this come the playoffs. No. 16 Antelope Valley College got all the playoff tuneup it wanted on Saturday at Monarch Stadium against a Los Angeles Valley team that passes as well as anyone the Pacific Conference champs will play in the postseason.   Complete story.

Religion
Saturday
Religion Bulletin Board
Our Valley boasts more than 300 churches and other houses of worship and religious traditions. Our Religion Bulletin Board lists services and activities.

Valley Life
Sunday
On the road again
Traveling anywhere with children can be stressful but during the holiday travel can be especially trying. Preparing for the ordeal can increase the pleasure.

Opinion
Sunday
New era in AV politics?
Republican Isaac Barcelona and Democrat Robert Alvarado square off on which party will control the Valley of the future.

News
Sunday
Greatest Generation
Wally Thompson, awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and a Purple Heart, recalls his Navy experience in World War II.

Read these stories and more in coming editions of the Antelope Valley Press. Buy your copy at local news racks or by using one of our money-saving subscription plans.
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