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Storm Strategies: Rain-related tip of the day, courtesy of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Red Cross: Don’t try to drive through flood waters. Eighty percent of flood deaths, in fact, are of people in vehicles. For the preparedness-minded, the chapter’s Van Nuys office, 14717 Sherman Way, will offer a free course, Introduction to Disaster Services, on Feb. 12 and March 11. Information: (818) 376-1723.
* SAFE PASSAGE: Some school-crossing hazards are created by parents themselves, says Kathleen Jones, above, one of the hundreds of crossing guards who protect local youngsters each day. B2
* NAME CHANGE: A section of Van Nuys has been granted permission to rename itself Valley Glen, and nine neighboring tracts will get to choose between the two. B1
* DIAMOND DREAMS: Thousands turned out recently for baseball and softball tryouts at the William S. Hart Baseball and Softball Complex, including Daunte Davis, 9, above. B12
* HONORED: Grant’s Nakeisha Perkins earned The Times’ high school athlete of the week honors with a 20-point, 23-rebound, six-steal effort in a 65-45 victory over North Hollywood. C6
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