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Supervisors mulling term limit extension
At the suggestion of Fifth District Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, Los Angeles County supervisors are mulling the idea of asking voters if they would like to extend supervisor term limits an extra eight years. Under a county ordinance that took effect in 2002, supervisors are only allowed to serve three consecutive terms after 2002 - meaning that if Antonovich was re-elected this November, it would be his last term since he was re-elected in ...
Supervisors look at alternatives to jailing inmates
In an effort to stem the growing tide of inmates entering Los Angeles County jails under the state's realignment plan, Los Angeles County supervisors asked the sheriff Tuesday to look at rehab instead of jail time for a portion of sentences. Under the realignment bill signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown in April 2011, control of lower-level offenders - including non-serious, non-violent and non-sexual offenders - was shifted from state prisons to local ...
Gas prices rise 9 cents in the SCV
Gas prices have risen about nine cents a gallon in the Santa Clarita Valley over the past week, according to price-survey information released Monday.
Hart district signs lease for new headquarters
The Hart district agreed to sign a lease this week that will move its administrative offices to a building yet to be constructed in a bid to consolidate space and save money.
From morning to ‘Knight’
Before the Dark Knight rose early this morning, several local residents woke considerably earlier, staking out spots at 8 a.m. Thursday outside the Edwards Valencia Stadium theaters to watch the last installment in the Batman movie trilogy.
2 strikes against ‘Rock’
"Rock the Rhythm, Beat the Odds" failed to set a new record last May because it lacked enough participants and used instruments that weren't recognized by Guinness World Records, a spokesman said Thursday. The event at Cougar Stadium brought together sixth- through eighth-graders throughout the Santa Clarita Valley in a celebration of arts education and a bid to break the record for largest percussion ensemble. To beat the record, at least 10,106 people needed ...
Woman receives minor injuries in scooter crash
A woman riding a Yamaha scooter received minor injuries Thursday afternoon after crashing her scooter on Dabey Drive near Orchard Village Road in Valencia. Sheriff's deputies at the scene said the woman may have experienced what they called "speed-wobble" before her scooter crashed about 2:20 p.m. Her injuries were not serious. She was transported by ambulance Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
Castaic high school EIR delayed
The environmental impact report for the much-anticipated and -debated Castaic area high school has been delayed but should be released Tuesday, Hart district officials reported Wednesday. The report was due to be released early this month, but it has been delayed to finish "a review of the biological impacts related to the proposed roadway alignments," according to a prepared statement from Thomas B. Cole, William S. Hart Union High School District chief operations officer. ...
Changes coming to Santa Clarita commute
Santa Clarita commuters will be seeing a number of changes beginning Aug. 5, including route changes and small fare increases for some monthly passes.
Blood banks in dire straits
Blood supplies are critically short right now, and when it comes to keeping a sufficient balance in the blood bank, Santa Clarita Valley residents are definitely running in the red, a Red Cross official said this week.
UPDATED: Toddler hit by car
A car struck a toddler who was while playing with other children in a driveway on Cuatro Milpas Street in Saugus
City welcomes Copperstone
The Copperstone neighborhood in north Valencia may be relatively small in terms of the city of Santa Clarita's population, but its recent annexation was a big step for the city as it moves closer to becoming the third largest city in Los Angeles County.
Newhall Avenue construction continuing
Santa Clarita Valley residents who use Newhall Avenue as a shortcut during the day should plan to add a little extra time to their commutes as Southern California Gas Company is expected to continue work on replacing nearly a mile of pipeline. SoCal Gas has been working to replace the 5,000 feet of 22-inch distribution pipeline since June 17, said gas company spokeswoman Anne Silva. Construction is being completed during the daytime hours. Crews ...
Cooling trend early this week
Santa Clarita Valley residents who suffered through triple digit temperatures last week may be relieved that this week will be much cooler, with temperatures expected to remain in the 80s through Thursday and a chance of drizzle tonight. Temperatures are forecast to remain relatively low this week as a low-pressure system moves in and remnants of Fabio, a small hurricane below Baja California, begin to move in, said Stuart Seto, weather specialist for the ...
Golden Valley Ranch open space complete
Three new trails in the city's Golden Valley Ranch open space area are open to the public.
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