Author Archives: Merdies Hayes

Breast Cancer Awareness Month got underway nationwide this week as tens of thousands of women of all ages, all colors and stations in life learned what important, sometimes life-saving, measures they need to take for themselves and loved ones in order to defeat a scourge that will reportedly claim 40,000 lives this year.

Although Los Angeles continues to see the motion picture and television industries flee the city to save money, the Antelope Valley has been making considerable strides in welcoming crews to film here and benefit the local economy.

In yet another boost to the Palmdale economic engine, Kinkisharyo International will open shop here to build from 175-235 light rail cars for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority (Metro), a move which could mean as many as 150-200 new permanent local jobs.

If history is any indicator, Palmdale High may again run away with the Golden League title. As one of the premier programs within the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) southern section, Palmdale comes off a 10-1 record in 2012 and looks prepared to defend its title and then some.

Labor Day has become a transitional holiday. To some it is considered the last vestige of summer, while others see it as the beckoning of fall; the start of football season, the baseball stretch drive, or even a time when we enjoy one less hour of sunlight.

Expanding civilization within the desert has always been a precarious proposition. So it is with the new solar power projects taking place in the Antelope Valley. The issue this time is determining how to deal with the natural environment which can provide numerous obstacles to progress.

In another sign that the local business climate is improving, a number of high-profile corporations are relocating into Lancaster bringing with them the prospect of long-term employment.