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Three young boys were found stabbed to death and covered in blood inside an SUV in South Los Angeles Wednesday, and a man believed to be their father was taken to a hospital suffering from critical stab wounds.

A 62-year-old woman was convicted today of the financially motivated murder of her 79-year-old aunt, who was the mother of a Los Angeles Police Department training officer.

Palmdale residents who wish to report cases of graffiti and other cases of community blight now have a more efficient way of contacting authorities. A new Palmdale Pride Line allows residents to refer to just one telephone number, 94-PRIDE (947-7433), instead of the previous method involving up to five different numbers to report blight, out-of-service traffic signals and anonymous crime tips.

One of the joys of homeownership is that neatly-trimmed patch of green grass in the front and back of a house which has traditionally signified pride, dedication and character. Whether a regular crew is needed to manicure a stately landscape, or the homeowner every other weekend rolls out the trusty power mower and edger, maintaining your lawn in pristine condition is one of those regular pleasures which has been learned from childhood.

Rep. Steve Knight (CA-25) this week declared victory for his constituents in a prolonged fight against CEMEX which resulted in the cancellation of the firm’s mining contracts in the Santa Clarita Valley.

The Palmdale Sheriff’s station will host its monthly “Coffee with a Cop” session today at a new location. The session will begin at 9 a.m. at Legacy Commons, 930 East Avenue Q-9.

The Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation (LMPAF) will host its Incognito Costume Gala and Auction on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 6 to 10 p.m.