ANTELOPE VALLEY: BRIEFLY : 8-YEAR-OLD BOY SERIOUSLY BURNED.

LEONA VALLEY - An 8-year-old boy was seriously burned Tuesday when he grabbed a power line while climbing a tree, firefighters said.

The boy, whose name was not released, suffered third-degree burns on his face, hands, back, shoulders and calves, but was conscious and talking when firefighters arrived, officials said.

The boy had been playing with friends shortly before 5 p.m. in a neighbor's yard in the 39800 block of 87th Street West. After he was burned, he somehow managed to climb down the tree, firefighters said.

``He was a pretty brave kid,'' said Firefighter Joe Thompson.

The boy was lying on the lawn when firefighters arrived. He was flown by helicopter to Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena, but his condition was not immediately available.

SOURCE: - Daily News

Blaze under investigation

CALIFORNIA CITY - Fire officials are investigating a blaze Monday that destroyed a garage and a 1990 Lincoln Town Car.

According to Fire Chief Robert Paris, the fire is believed to have started from the Lincoln, which was inside the garage, but firefighters do not know how.

``At this time it does not look suspicious,'' Paris said.

SOURCE: - Daily News

Medical services set for 1st-graders

LAKE LOS ANGELES - Blood pressure tests, immunizations and checkups for children entering first grade will be available between 9 a.m. and noon Monday at Wilsona Elementary School, 16845 E. Ave. M-8.

The medical services will be provided at the Care-A-Van mobile health clinic sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Association and the United Way. Blood pressure tests and immunizations are free, but a fee based on ability to pay is charged for the physical exams. Medi-Cal and private insurance are accepted.

Appointments must be made by calling [phone] between 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. by Thursday. Transportation can be arranged.

SOURCE: - Daily News

Drug awareness fair scheduled

PALMDALE - The eighth annual Drug Free Palmdale Community Awareness Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Antelope Valley Mall, 1233 W. Ave. P.

Students from several area schools will perform skits, songs and short programs throughout the day. Exhibits will detail the causes of drug and alcohol abuse and explain prevention and rehabilitation programs.

Scheduled exhibitors include the city of Palmdale, United Community Action Network, Antelope Valley Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependency, the Sheriff's Department, Recovering Adolescents & Family Treatment, South Antelope Valley Area Narcotics Anonymous and Family Recovery Foundation.

SOURCE: - Daily News