GRIDIRON GROUPIES - Rudy and Winona Guitreau of Palmdale are just two of the die-hard Saints fans watching the Super Bowl at Buffalo Wild Wings on 10th Street West in Palmdale. JENNIFER SANTOS/Valley Press

After 16 days of near sleepless nights and multi-hour shifts of nursing the wounded and scouring rubble for signs of life in earthquake-stricken Haiti, members of the Antelope Valley's Los Angeles County Fire Department Search and Rescue team are still adjusting to their old lifestyles following the devastation they witnessed.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

PALMDALE - It's better now. Being surrounded by friends, family and admirers. You have to believe that the large smile Shoshana Johnson flashes is illuminated by her good humor and a warm heart. Although she professes to love wearing high heels, she is comfortable enough in company to kick them off.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

LANCASTER - People who work at businesses along Sierra Highway report a change for the better since sheriff's deputies stepped up efforts to get rid of prostitutes and junkies who have plagued the area for years.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

CALIFORNIA CITY - The Mojave Unified School District governing board recognized the faculty, staff and students of California City High School for the growth they have shown in the state standardized tests in two years of existence.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

LANCASTER - Just three months ago, the two police officers at Antelope Valley College whose names appeared on the classified employee payroll thought their jobs would be spared.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

LANCASTER - Tucked away in the corner of a classroom on the outskirts of the Antelope Valley High School campus sits an unexpected workshop, where metal and gears are coming together to form a soccer-ball kicking robot.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

CALIFORNIA CITY - In the Mojave Unified School District, even the teachers have teachers. The district has recently brought on board a literacy and a math coach to help classroom teachers be more effective.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

EDITORIAL - Palmdale High School's Health Careers Academy, now in its 18th year, is such a success that educators come from around California to see how it's done.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

Five years ago, Ben Novelli sat in the parking lot of the Chimbole Cultural Center in Palmdale and pondered the circumstances that brought him to the Palmdale Library Literacy Program.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

Each day, hundreds of patients at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster are treated for medical conditions. These range from minor injuries such as abrasions, scrapes and bruises, fevers or runny noses to more serious ones - many much more life-threatening and some even fatal.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

MIAMI - That wasn't the fourth quarter. It was the French Quarter. The New Orleans Saints scored 15 unanswered points in the fourth quarter Sunday night at Sun Life Stadium for a stunning 31-17 Super Bowl XLIV victory over the Indianapolis Colts.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

PALMDALE - By achieving one of his own goals, Eastside junior Justin Wright also accomplished one for Eastside coach Ron Coleman. Wright became the first wrestler from Eastside to win a Golden League title at the Jack James Golden League Finals at Knight High School on Saturday.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

Quartz Hill's forfeiture of eight league games not only opens the door for Lancaster to take the Golden League girls soccer title, it also frees up one more spot in the CIF-Southern Section playoffs.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.

MIAMI - He was convinced New Orleans could come back, and the Saints could lead that comeback. The National Football League's most accurate quarterback was right on the mark once again.   For complete story, subscribe to the Antelope Valley Press.