FOR HALLOWEEN, IT'S FAIR WARNING.Byline: Sharon Cotal Staff Writer SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - As ghosts, pirates and princesses prepare to descend tonight on neighborhoods across the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. , the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. of Greater 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. and the Automobile Club of Southern California The Automobile Club of Southern California was founded December 13, 1900 in Los Angeles as one of the nation's first motor clubs dedicated to improving roads, proposing traffic laws and improvement of overall driving conditions. offer tips for a safe night of trick-or-treating. ``By following a few simple safety tips, parents can make this Halloween a safe and fun time for their kids,'' said John Pacheco John Pacheco (born 1969) is a social conservative political activist in Canada who ran as an Independent in the 2006 federal election in Ottawa West—Nepean. A financial analyst by training, he graduated from Queen's University, earning a Bachelors of Commerce (Honours) , director of the American Red Cross of Greater Los Angeles Health and Safety Services. ``Most Halloween injuries are preventable if parents and children take simple precautions.'' The American Red Cross offers kids the following common-sense safety tips to make this Halloween safe and enjoyable. --Plan your route and share it with family and friends. If possible, have an adult accompany you. --Use face paint rather than masks or things that cover the eyes. --Do not hide or cross the street between parked cars. --Stay on the sidewalk and use a flashlight to light your way. --Visit only homes that have porch lights on. --Keep away from open fires and candles. Costumes can be extremely flammable. --Accept your treats at the door and never go into a stranger's house. --Be aware of strangers and animals. Costumes and masks can alarm family pets. --Have a grown-up grown-up adj. 1. Of, characteristic of, or intended for adults: grown-up movies; a grown-up discussion. 2. inspect your treats before eating. Never eat candy if the package is already opened. --Do not run while eating candy. The small pieces are a dangerous choking hazard. On Halloween night the combination of trick-or-treaters and the end of daylight-saving time can conjure up conjure up Verb 1. to create an image in the mind: the name Versailles conjures up a past of sumptuous grandeur 2. some potentially scary moments for drivers as well. ``Trick-or-treaters are particularly at risk because they are usually out near dusk, when visibility is lowest,'' said Kelly Clark, district office manager for the Automobile Club of Southern California. ``Since Halloween takes place just five days after the end of daylight-savings time, sunset will be occurring an hour earlier.'' The Auto Club recommends the following Halloween safety tips for motorists. --Stay alert for children crossing streets at all locations, not just corners and intersections. --Drive slowly in residential areas. --Check vehicles' headlights, taillights, brake lights and turn signals to be sure they are in proper working condition. --Clean windows and headlights to improve visibility. |
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