Thursday Jul 10 | LA Daily News
Man convicted in AV murder loses appeal
An appellate court panel today upheld the conviction of one of two men found guilty in the 2003 murder of a 76-year-old Antelope Valley man.
Members' Event Announcement: 2008 Yingst Ranch Tour and Hungarian Lunch
Nancy Yingst of Yingst Ranch in Littlerock will once again provide a tour of her peach, pear, plum, and apple orchards for Slow Food members.
Brush fire started at teen party quenched
Firefighters on Thursday stamped out a small brush fire started by a group of teenagers who lit an illegal campfire and fired shots at oxygen cylinders during an all-night party near Littlerock Dam.
David Goldstein Investigates Puppy Mills
They're locked in cages. Put there to breed. With little love or attention. The animal rights group "last chance for animals" videotaped this puppy mill in Littlerock--near Palmdale. via CBS 2 - KCAL 9
Best Friends to Manage Relocation of Rescued California Dogs
“We have worked with LCA in the past and welcome another chance to collaborate on this serious rescue situation.”
As many as 50 dogs released by a southern California dog breeder will be relocated to foster homes and various rescue groups under the leadership of Best Friends Animal Society, a Utah-based national animal ... via American Chronicle
Antelope Valley communities weigh benefits of development
“Our job is to try and balance all the different desires and needs”
The stunning skyline drew Edith Jeske to small-town Acton 35 years ago, the rugged Sierra Pelona to the north and the snow-capped San Gabriel summits to the south. via Los Angeles Times
A former painter's art good enough to gobble up
“The kitchen is not big enough for us to work anymore. We need more space to create more production”
Ricardo Alfaro considers himself an artist, expressing his vision not through oils or watercolors but with sugar and chocolate. via LA Daily News
Back to drawing board on county cost-cutting plans
“What we are not trying to do is cut services”
Calling the plan to close 11 health clinics "foolish," the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday directed county officials to go back to the drawing board and provide the supervisors with a variety of different ... via LA Daily News
Littlerock grandpa allegedly clubbed grandson, teen kills himself
An Antelope Valley man pleaded not guilty to child abuse and torture in the suicide of his 15-year-old grandson, who killed himself with a shotgun blast after the grandfather allegedly hit him with a baseball ... via Monterey County Herald
Tortured teen who took his life remembered
“He was the last person I ever thought would have done such a thing.”
Philesha George remembers the last day she spent with Gregory Smith, her friend since middle school who was an artist and liked to make people laugh. via LA Daily News
“Jury deadlocked in Spector trial”
Re "Deal in LAFD-hazing suit" : This is ridiculous. All I have to do is eat dog food and I can become a millionaire? Wow! Tennie Pierce just won the lottery. via Daily News