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Sunday, December 21, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, December 21, 2008

Another winter storm on the way

Brian Vander Brug/Los Angeles Times Palm trees drooped under the weight of snow at the Antelope Valley Mall during last week’s powerful storm in the Southland. Today is the first official day of winter. Despite what the calendar says we got hammered by a serious winter storm last week. More stormy weather is headed our way with wind, rain, snow, and […]

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Southland slammed by more stormy weather

More cold temperatures, heavy rain, and snow caused havoc in the Southland today. Flooding, snow, and ice made travel on local highways and roads treacherous, forcing some closures. Most surprisingly, the snow level dropped to around 1500 feet. Late today, falling snow shut down Highway 14 into the Antelope Valley. Hundreds of motorists waiting and hoping to get home to Lancaster or […]

Thursday, July 3, 2008

By Fronnie Lewis Thursday, July 3, 2008

High gas prices continue

Despite high prices millions gas up and hit the roads and highways. Today is get-away day for many folks traveling during the long 4th of July holiday weekend. The price for a gallon of gas is well over $4 in most places. Still, the Automobile Club of Southern California predicts that eighty percent of Southland travelers or 2.4 million will […]