BRIEFLY : MALL TO HOST MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO OUR NATION.

PALMDALE - Antelope Valley Mall will hosting the musical revue ``Salute to America'' from 5 to 6 p.m. July 10, 17 and 24 in the mall's Oasis Food Court.

The event will feature recognizable tunes from American wars, from the Revolutionary War through the Persian Gulf. Medleys, solos, singing soldiers, an Andrews Sisters-style trio, swing dancing and a John Philip Sousa-style marching band will all be included.

The salute is composed of vocalists and musicians performing popular tunes such as ``The Battle Hymn of the Republic,'' ``When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again,'' ``America the Beautiful,'' and ``You're a Grand Old Flag.''

Veterans and active-duty military personnel are encouraged to attend the program wearing their uniforms.

There is no admission charge.

For more information, call [phone].

- Daily News

Residents aid police in gun-theft arrests

PALMDALE - Concerned residents helped lead to the arrest of three juveniles Friday in a firearms theft case, officials said.

The juveniles, whose names were not released, were taken to Challenger Memorial Hall where they are being held without bail.

Authorities responded to a burglary report in the 100 block of East Avenue P-2. While on the scene, one resident spotted three youths carrying a rifle in a camouflage gun case.

Authorities followed the three boys, ages 17, 16 and 15, to a house in the 200 block of East Avenue P-4. The youths were taken into custody after another resident advised authorities of their location inside the house, officials said.

Police recovered a .45-caliber semiautomatic pistol, a .38-caliber revolver, a 12-gauge shotgun and an AK-47 semiautomatic rifle.

- Daily News