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City Council to discuss mayoral changes
Members of the Santa Clarita City Council will discuss potential changes to the way the city's mayor is determined during their meeting Tuesday.
SCV school special ed funding could be at risk
School districts are taking an increased role in providing funding for students with disabilities as state and federal support remains stagnant, according to a state report released Thursday.
McKeon discusses ‘Yes’ vote
Local Republican Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon said there are two ways of looking at Tuesday's deal to pull the country off the "fiscal cliff": as a tax increase for wealthy Americans or as a tax cut for the majority of the country.
Many will see their taxes rise
Though the country's fall from the so-called fiscal cliff proved to be short lived, about three-fourths of Americans will still see their taxes rise this year, according to estimates.
Many will see taxes rise from ‘fiscal cliff’ deal
Though the country's fall from the so-called fiscal cliff proved to be short lived, the truce agreed to by Republicans and Democrats this week will still result in tax increases for about three-fourths of Americans, according to estimates.
McKeon praises passage of ‘fiscal cliff’ bill
Local Republican Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon said there are two ways of looking at Tuesday's deal to pull the country off the "fiscal cliff": as a tax increase for wealthy Americans or as a tax cut for the majority of the country.
Year in review: Einstein still struggling for charter
After two years of attempts to get approval for an elementary school charter in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences has turned to the Los Angeles County Board of Education.
CHP checkpoint nets no DUI arrests
No drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol during Saturday's 8-hour checkpoint run by the California Highway Patrol, according to an officer.
Year in review: Prop. 30 brings temporary relief, not long-term solution
After years of continued budget cuts, local school districts seem set to get some financial relief after voters approved Proposition 30 in November.
Fire activity up statewide
While some western states had a milder-than-normal fire season in 2012, the number of acres burned by wildfires in California was almost seven times that of 2011, statistics show.
House Ethics Committee completes Countrywide review, finds no wrongdoing
The Committee on Ethics for the U.S. House of Representatives has ruled legislators did not receive improper benefits while enrolled in the "VIP" loan unit of the Countrywide Financial Corporation, according to a statement released this week.
UPDATE: Highway 14 lanes reopen after crash
A big rig crashed into a wall on northbound Highway 14 in the area of Golden Valley Road at approximately 1:50 p.m. today, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol.
New I-5/SR-14 connector is part of larger project
After about four years of construction, the California Department of Transportation has officially opened a carpool lane connector between Interstate 5 and state Route 14.
‘Phonehenge’ builder sentenced to 539 days in jail
A former Acton resident has been sentenced to almost 18 months in jail after failing to repay thousands of dollars in county fines accrued as a result of the demolition of the elaborate structure he dubbed "Phonehenge West."
Jackknifed big rig forces closure on I-5
A collision between two big rigs today at 5:58 a.m., forced the closure of the truck lane on southbound Interstate 5 north of Interstate 210, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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Local students make mark in 2013 annual Student Television Network convention
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Alan Ferdman joins 2014 City Council race
The Santa Clarita City Council race got even more crowded Saturday when longtime Canyon Country Advisory Committee Chair Alan Ferdman announced his intent to run.
Roundabout open house draws dozens
Dozens of people sought information on the city's proposed $2 million traffic roundabout during a two-hour public open house Thursday night in Newhall.
Measure QS oversight committee named
Members of the Castaic Union School District board have named the seven people who will serve on the Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee.
Santa Clarita City Council votes to examine purchase of open space
The Santa Clarita City Council moved ahead with plans to increase its open space this week, signaling to the county it is interested in 62 acres of land set to go on the auction block.
UPDATE: Supervisors send clean water fee back to drawing board
LOS ANGELES - After years of planning, months of discussion, more than 2 million mailers, two public hearings and hundreds of public speakers, county supervisors Tuesday voted to send the proposal for a "Clean Water, Clean Beaches" storm water cleanup fee back to the drawing board.
Legislators outline goals for session
With the deadline to introduce legislation now in the rearview mirror, state representatives for the Santa Clarita Valley have outlined their political goals for the coming year.
Expansion examined for Community Garden
About two years after opening in Central Park, the Community Gardens of Santa Clarita are looking to grow yet again, according to city officials.
Locals have magic touch
Once a month, local magicians gather at the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley in Newhall to teach children how to turn mundane items like playing cards and rubber bands into arcane illusions.
Public health fair draws hundreds
Close to 300 community members were weighed, measured and screened at the Jo Anne Darcy Library on Saturday during the Canyon Country Community Health Fair.
City still working through details of water fee
As supervisors prepare to hold a second public hearing on the county's proposed storm water cleanup fee, a Santa Clarita official said it appears the county fee would be added on top of the existing city fee that serves the same purpose.
About 30 show up for Knight town hall
Chloride, high-speed rail and gun rights were all topics of discussion during a town hall meeting held Friday by Sen. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, at the Santa Clarita Activities Center.
First ‘Art Slam’ in Newhall draws hundreds
Even with cloudy skies overhead, hundreds of people turned out for Santa Clarita's inaugural "Art Slam" this week in Newhall.
Master’s College sued over student death
The family of a 19-year-old Master's College freshman who died during a beach outing last summer has sued the college for wrongful death, according to court documents.
County still searching for home for Stevenson Ranch Library
Despite sufficient cash to build a new library in Stevenson Ranch - and the Los Angeles County Library system's determination to do so - plans are stalled as the search for a site continues.
