Up to Speed: There’s good news and...

Up to Speed: There’s good news and bad news for motorists who like to push the speed limit on Wilbur, Platt and Fallbrook avenues. The good news is the City Council approved a speed limit increase on the streets from 35 to 40 mph for several miles through the West Valley. The bad news is the decision is a prelude to allowing the LAPD to use radar and laser enforcement on the three streets.

* THEY’RE BACK: Darryl Stroh and Tom Harp, left and center, above, architects of a Granada Hills High football team that won a City Section 4-A championship 10 years ago, will come out of retirement to coach the Highlanders next year. They’ll join line coach Bill Lake, right. C9

* NEW SHELTER: The Santa Clarita City Council gave volunteers approval to open the city’s first homeless shelter. B3

* BEYOND TURKEY: Many Americans add cultural touches to Thanksgiving meals. Please pass a drumstick . . . and a tamale. Valley Calendar Weekend (Page 48)

* IN LOVE: Bobbi Fiedler and Harry Coleman both survived life-threatening disease. Now they are engaged. Columnist Scott Harris shares a tale about two people who have lots to be thankful for. B1