BRIEFLY.Funds approved for traffic signal PALMDALE - Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. County supervisors on Tuesday approved contributing $345,000 toward the installation of a new traffic-signal system at Avenue N and 30th Street West. Traffic signals and left- and right-turn lanes are expected to be installed this summer at the intersection, where commuters sometimes must wait five minutes to 10 minutes during rush hours to get through the four-way stop Four´-way` stop n. 1. An intersection of two roads having stop signs at all four entry points. The usual rule for such intersections requires that those entering the intersection yield the right of way to vehicles entering before them. signs. The city of Lancaster's share of the cost of the project is $115,000. While West Palmdale and Quartz Hill residents are the biggest users of Avenue N, its intersection with 30th Street West has one corner in Lancaster and three corners in unincorporated Adj. 1. unincorporated - not organized and maintained as a legal corporation unorganised, unorganized - not having or belonging to a structured whole; "unorganized territories lack a formal government" territory. - Daily News Pair deny guilt in club shooting LANCASTER - Two men accused in a 2002 sniper-style slaying of a nightclub manager believed to have been retaliation RETALIATION. The act by which a nation or individual treats another in the same manner that the latter has treated them. For example, if a nation should lay a very heavy tariff on American goods, the United States would be justified in return in laying heavy duties on the manufactures and for the club earlier throwing out one or more patrons pleaded not guilty Tuesday to murder. Faiz ``Tony'' Munassar, 26, and Zamaad ``Gary'' Zomalt, 31, are charged in the April 21, 2002, shooting outside Schooner's restaurant that killed Marshall Garrison and wounded two other employees and a customer. A third man charged in the case, 24-year-old Brian Lewis Brian M. Lewis (born December 5, 1974) is an American athlete, winner of gold medal in 4x100 m relay at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Born in Sacramento, California, Brian Lewis played baseball (his father and uncle had played professional baseball) through his ninth grade, but , is scheduled to be arraigned next month. Munassar and Zomalt were being held without bail. Lewis was released on his own recognizance own recognizance (O.R.) n. the basis for a judge allowing a person accused of a crime to be free while awaiting trial, without posting bail, on the defendant's own promise to appear and his/her reputation. in March. - Daily News Friends of Library holding book sale LANCASTER - The Friends of the Lancaster Library will hold its spring book sale Tuesday through April 9 in the meeting room of the library, 601 W. Lancaster Blvd. A members-only session will be held from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday. Memberships can be purchased at the door. The public sales will be held from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and April 6; 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 7 and 8; and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 9. The sale will offer thousands of fiction and nonfiction non·fic·tion n. 1. Prose works other than fiction: I've read her novels but not her nonfiction. 2. The category of literature consisting of works of this kind. books - from textbooks and mysteries to children's books, books on tape and record albums. Proceeds will be used to purchase library books, videos, equipment and supplies as well as to provide funds for library children's programs. For more information, call (661) 948-5029. - Daily News Resource center will host dinner LANCASTER - Grace Resource Center will hold its third annual Spring Development Dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Desert Vineyard vineyard, land on which cultivation of the grape—known as viticulture—takes place. As many as 40 varieties of grape, Vitis vinifera, are known. Christian Fellowship, 1011 E. Ave. I. Rene Elkings will be the guest speaker and music will be provided by Alyssa Rossi. A presentation will show how the center benefits the community. Grace Resource Center has been in the valley for 14 years and provides food to 8,000 people a month. Tickets are $30 per person or $50 per couple. Call (661) 940-5272 by Friday for reservations. - Daily News |
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