Archive for July 23rd, 2010

Countdown to USL W-League Championship!

July 23, 2010

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Four teams comprised of some of the best womens soccer players in the world head to Santa Clarita this Thursday July 29 and Saturday July 31 for the USL Women’s League Championship. A pass for all four games is only $10 (advance purchase) making the Championship the hottest ticket in town. The Championship will take place at Canyon High Schools Harry Welch Stadium. The final game will be televisied nationally on Fox Soccer Channel. Click the official website for more informtion and check out the video below for details.

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Lady Bugs to the Rescue

July 23, 2010

Lady bugs and lace wings were released earlier this month to help control pests.

To combat a recent infestation of tree pests caused by heavy winter rainfall and late season spring rains, Urban Forestry staff released thousands of beneficial insects on trees maintained by the Urban Forestry Division this past week. The release of 438,000 lady bugs and 15,000 lace wings will help control pests, such as white flies and aphids.

A City worker is seen releasing insects to help control pests such as aphids and white flies.

These pests secrete a substance called honeydew, causing a sticky sap to fall from the leaves of infested trees. Releasing beneficial insects will ensure a healthy tree population. This was the first of three scheduled beneficial insect releases in the City. Future releases will be conducted with the assistance of community volunteers.

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Small Brush Fire Officially ‘Knocked Down’

July 23, 2010

Los Angeles County Fire is reporting that the small brush fire located near I-5 and the Calgrove exit, by LaSalle Canyon, has been officially “knocked down.” The fire began around 2 p.m. today and covered an estimated 15-20 acres. No evacuations were ordered from nearby houses, but fire engines were sent into a local housing tract for structure protection.

At one point emergency personnel stopped traffic on northbound Interstate 5 to allow access for equipment. Two lanes remained closed, but traffic  was reportedly moving. As of 3:45 p.m. two lanes of northbound I-5 remained closed, but it appeared CHP was planning to re-open lanes.

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Concerts in the Park: Fantastic Diamond

July 23, 2010

Photo credit: Larry Moore via FantasticDiamond.com

This Saturday, July 24, at Central Park good times will never have seemed so good with the appearance of Fantastic Diamond, Neil Diamond Tribute, at the City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park event. The concert will kick off at 7 p.m. with concert goers urged to get to the park early. This year event  sponser Whole Foods is providing great meal deals to residents.

Whole Foods will be on site selling great meals all series long.

Concert organizers suggest you bring your dancin’ shoes and lawn chairs but keep the coolers at home, as Whole Foods Market has the picnic covered.  Stop by their booth to the left of the stage for the best deal in town…an all-natural dinner plate for just $5.   You can also purchase great snacks, including cotton candy, for the entire family. Ice cold waters are available for only $1.

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