Provided by: Joshua Godinez

Well, Pacoima Middle School's musical theater group finally did its big show of the year, called "Tire Tracks and Broken Hearts." The title was lifted from a lyric in one of the songs performed. My daughter, Cassandra , said that was a Meatloaf song. Who knew? This is Cassandra's first year performing in the big show. Pacoima serves students in sixth thro...
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Provided by: Jeffrey Waack

Welcome, I'm Mark Kellam , editor of valleynews.com . I'm live on the site today and available to help you post something and answer any questions you might have. You can e-mail me at mark.kellam@dailynews.com or call me at (818) 713-3398 or (323) 533-0941. Take a look around at the stories, photos, events and blog entries your neighbors are posting on...
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Provided by: Lois Julien

The Arthritis Walk will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 18, at Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Participants can choose either a 5K or one-mil walk. Children and dogs on leashes are welcome. Warren Eckstein, host of the radio program "The Pet Show" on KRLA 870AM, will be the honorary chair o...
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Provided by: Jane Anderson Paul

The mothers who reside at Chatsworth Park Health Care Center participated in the annual Mother's Day Tea on Thursday, May 8. This tradition has been going on for about fiveyears now and it is really something special. Everyone gets involved to make this event happen. The activity department - led by Juanita Lloyd , director, and her staff, Alan Poquette and ...
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Provided by: SOCES

Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (SOCES) has been named a School of Distinction by the national organization Magnet Schools of America. School representatives will be honored at the 26th Magnet Schools of America Conference hosted by the Hamilton County School District in Chattanooga, Tenn. They will receive a plaque during the awards ceremony for their sele...
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