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CHP snares 50 in speed sting

SAUGUS -- Fifty motorists, mostly from the Antelope Valley, were ticketed early Thursday on San Francisquito Canyon Road, a popular freeway alternative to the Santa Clarita Valley, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said.

Seven officers saturated the canyon, stopping speeders from 6 to 10 a.m. The fastest-traveling motorist, driving a 2000 BMW Z3, was clocked at 96 mph, Officer John Lutz said. The speed limit on the two-lane forest road is 55mph.

The success of the crackdown prompted plans to hit other canyon roads frequented by commuters, Lutz said.

-- Daily News

Trout fishing derby Saturday

LANCASTER -- Apollo Park in Lancaster will hold its annual trout fishing derby for adults from 7to 11a.m. Saturday at the park, 4555 W. Ave. G.

There will be a five-trout limit and cash prizes for first through 10th places for the heaviest fish caught. There also will be a casting contest.

Participants must bring their own fishing gear, including stringers. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.

Pre-sale tickets are being sold at Karen's Kitchen Nos. 2 and 3 and George Lane Park. For information, call [phone] in the Antelope Valley or [phone] in the Santa Clarita Valley.

-- Daily News