GREENER PASTURES: After 12 years in Castaic,...

GREENER PASTURES: After 12 years in Castaic, a world-famous jockey school has packed up and hoofed it for Texas--another victim of bad economic times and the Northridge earthquake. Kristyn Goddard, owner of Paradise Ranch Racing School, said the quake scared clients away, forcing September’s move to San Antonio. . . . “As much as we love California, this has been a real good move,” she said. “Our business just doubled overnight.”

WORKS OF ART: It was one of the more publicized casualties of the quake. Art’s Deli in Studio City had to close, leaving regulars licking their chops and counting the days until it reopened. But some doubt that the deli’s fare is as good as it once was. . . . In Valley Life! (Page 34) today, critic Max Jacobson writes: “I’m glad Art’s is back, but I’m not ready to become a regular until the kitchen shows a little more finesse.”

HIGH NOTES: The road to fame and fortune is littered with obstacles. But upstart musicians around the Valley say it’s better to play and fail than not to play. . . . Bassist Halina Janusz, above, of the group Good Dog Nigel, tunes up during a recent rehearsal. See Valley Life! Page 10.

NO PARKING: More quake news: Their cars were crushed Jan. 17, but only now can residents of Northridge Meadows pick up the vehicles. The Meadows collapsed in the quake, killing 16 and burying about 60 vehicles. Attorney Alison Tharpe said former residents have until Dec. 14 to retrieve what’s left of their cars or the city will impound them. . . . None of the 45 remaining cars are much to look at. Tharpe said most have had their tires and radios stolen.

ACT OF KINDNESS: Since Glenn Gershan lost the electronic voice keyboard that allows him to communicate, offers of help have poured in. Tonight, the Associated Student Union at Valley College will present Gershan with $500. . . . And all the proceeds of the theater department’s premiere of Moliere’s “The Would-Be Gentleman” will help Gershan replace the $4,500 device.