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CPIC releases study of breast cancer in Asian women
FREMONT, Calif. -- Research scientists from the Cancer Prevention Institute of California (CPIC) released the results of a study of breast cancer in Asian women which examined their cancer rates by ethnicity, age and immigrant status.

	Senior Center offers free lectures, health clinics in April The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will offer another round of free consumer lectures and health clinics in April.
	Kurosawa's 100th birthday celebrated with free 'Seven Samurai' screening To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Akira Kurosawa's birth, Green Planet Movie Awards will host a screening of his most famous and influential film, "Seven Samurai," free of charge and open to the public at the Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 23.
	Free seminar on long-term care set for March 27 Thrivent Financial Centre Point Group will host its free Long-Term Care Planning seminar on Saturday, March 27 at 10 a.m. at Hilton Garden Inn.
	Donovan headlines benefit concert on March 19 Legendary folk-rock-pop troubadour Donovan, known for hits such as "Mellow Yellow," "Sunshine Superman," "Hurdy Gurdy Man" and more, will headline a benefit concert for the David Lynch Foundation on Friday, March 19 at the El Rey Theater.
	California kids 'Kick Butts' March 24 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Kids in California will take center stage in the fight against tobacco on Wednesday, March 24 as they join thousands of young people nationwide for the 15th annual "Kick Butts" Day.
	Cancer survivors invited to annual 'Relay For Life' breakfast Local residents who have survived cancer are invited to attend the fourth annual "Relay For Life" Survivor Breakfast, scheduled for 8 a.m. Thursday, March 25, at the TPC Golf Clubhouse in Westridge Valencia. Cancer survivors are invited to attend free of charge and can bring one guest for $10.
	Valencia Veterinary Center receives AAHA accreditation Valencia Veterinary Center has received accreditation following a comprehensive evaluation by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). The evaluation includes a quality assessment review of the hospital's facility, medical equipment, practice methods and pet health care management.
	Captain Paul Becker takes command Captain Paul Becker was recently named as the new Chief of Police for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and officially took over command at 12:01 a.m. Monday morning. Captain Becker brings nearly 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department to his new post.
	SCV deputies pay tribute to fallen comrade Friday, March 19, will mark 32 years since Deputy Arthur E. Pelino made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley.
	McKeon expresses concern about drug trafficking violence WASHINGTON, D.C - In light of the tragic loss of three people connected with the U.S. Consulate in Mexico last weekend, Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA) today pressed the Department of Defense on Mexican drug trafficking violence. The following exchange took place at a House Armed Services Committee hearing with the U.S. Southern and Northern Commands:
	Local Walmart preps for Friday 'New Moon' DVD release Walmart, having the most midnight events at 24-hour stores for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" DVD release than any other retailer, is making preparations Friday night to welcome vampire and wolf fans at their Santa Clarita store, 26471 Carl Boyer Dr., Santa Clarita 91350, in the Centre Pointe shopping area.
	DNA helps crack 34-year-old homicide case DNA evidence has helped Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives solve the murder of a woman in Castaic after 34 years.
	What's good in education, March 17, 2010 Teen Court Jurors Judge Their Peers Once a month, students in Marcy Calnan's social studies classes at Valencia High School take their places in a local courtroom to serve as jurors in Teen Court proceedings. Local teens charged with minor infractions can choose the Teen Court alternative to having their cases heard in regular juvenile court. Teen Court jurors sometimes impose harsher penalties than the regular court, but it often takes less time to complete ...
	Identity theft investigation ongoing Detectives from the Palmdale Sheriff's Station are conducting an identity theft investigation that has a link to the Santa Clarita Valley and are seeking public assistance in locating other potential victims.
	UPDATED: Santa Clarita cyclists gear up for 'Hit the Trail' The city of Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita's Hometown Station KHTS AM 1220 invite residents to head out to and Hit the Trail this Saturday, March 20.
	COC invites nonprofits to ‘Meet the Grant Makers’ College of the Canyons is inviting the Santa Clarita Valley's non-profit organizations, and their staffs, to participate in the sixth annual ‘Meet the Grant Makers' fundraising seminar and panel discussion.
	Hart Park hosts 'Spring into Health and Wellness Festival' March 21 The county of Los Angeles, Department of Parks and Recreation, William S. Hart Park and Celestial Vision Productions presents, the "Spring into Health and Wellness Festival" on Sunday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Hart Hall at the William S. Hart Park.
	New national report shows plastic bag recycling reaches record high ARLINGTON, Va. -- The recycling of plastic bags and film reached a record high across the United States in 2008, continuing a growing national recycling trend.
	Next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting tomorrow The next Canyon Country Advisory Committee meeting will be held this Wednesday, March 17 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the George A. Caravalho Activity Center Banquet Room located at 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita 91350.
	Shakespeare Fest sets auditions for 'The Tempest' The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival will hold auditions for its summer production of "The Tempest" on March 26 and 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Canyon Theatre Guild.
	Local dental office wins national award Dr. David Tanner and his staff are very proud and pleased to announce that they have won a national competition held by the American Dental Association for being the "Adult Preventative Practice of the Year." They were honored for their leadership, preventive care excellence, and their practical strategies in treating their adult patients.
	What's good in education, March 12, 2010 Pre-Engineering Students Get Hands-on Experience The Exploring Engineering Technology (EET) class in the Hart District's Regional Occupational Program gives pre-engineering students a chance to see how engineering works through actual hands-on projects. The students first worked on building and launching rockets in the practice field at Canyon High School. Their next project included building and racing a solar car. The students also are learning to use the Autodesk Inventor program to draw 3-D models including ...
	PAC invited to Kennedy Center "Partners in Education" Institute Just two years after unveiling its K-12 Arts Education Outreach Program, the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons and its local educational partners - the Newhall, Saugus Union and Sulphur Springs School Districts - have been invited by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to participate in the prestigious Partners In Education Institute, May 5-8, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
	Hart District opens ‘Project Prom’ boutique The Wm. S. Hart Union High School District opened its "Project Prom" boutique this week, complete with dressing rooms curtained in red satin and racks of new and nearly-new gowns, tuxes and dress suits. The shoppers are among 600 carefully selected students invited to participate, who make an appointment to meet with an adult "personal shopper" who helps the student select the perfect outfit for the upcoming high school prom.
	Tickets now available for Youth Sports Clipper Day Tickets are now available for the city of Santa Clarita's Youth Sports Clipper Day, featuring the Los Angeles Clippers vs. the Golden State Warriors at the Staples Center on Sunday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. A variety of ticket options are available for the event at up to $25 off the original ticket price.
	City breaks ground for Newhall library March 16 The city of Santa Clarita will host a groundbreaking event for the new Old Town Newhall Library on Tuesday, March 16 at 2 p.m.
	Whittaker-Bermite CAG hosts meeting March 24 The Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) for the Whittaker-Bermite Site Clean-up will be holding a meeting 7 p.m. on March 24 in the Century Room at Santa Clarita City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita 91355.
	Amnesty International reports maternal mortalities NEW YORK, March 12 -- In releasing a new report on maternal health nationwide, Amnesty International today revealed that flaws and shocking disparities in maternal health care that the government is ignoring lead to two to three women dying daily in the United States from pregnancy-related complications, with half of these deaths believed preventable, according to the Centers for Disease Control.
	'Feed Your Brain' at the 2010 Youth Expo COSTA MESA, Calif. -- The 2010 Youth Expo theme is "Feed Your Brain," which is what local students are encouraged to do at this annual fun-filled event.