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UPDATE: Injured Canyon Country bicyclist in serious condition
A Canyon Country man who was struck on his bicycle Saturday is still in serious condition and has been experiencing some problems moving his arms, his wife said Tuesday.
Sheriff works to act on jail violence plan
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department should implement most of the recommendations from the Citizens' Commission on Jail Violence within the next 90 days, according to a report.
McKeon calls past year 'frustrating,' but cites several successes
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, said it has been "frustrating to try and get anything done" in a divisive and clashing U.S. Congress over the last year.
Citizens for Castaic may sue Hart
Representatives from the William S. Hart Union High School District and a local advocacy group have held a series of meetings recently trying to avoid a lawsuit the group has threatened to file over the proposed high school in Castaic, according to district officials.
Local DUI checkpoint nets two arrests, 14 citations
Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station arrested two for driving under the influence at a checkpoint in Valencia Friday night.
Feinstein pushes assault weapons ban
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., announced that she intends to introduce legislation implementing a nationwide ban on the purchase, transfer, manufacturing or importation of guns defined as assault weapons.
Recount ends: Fox remains winner in 36th Assembly District
More than a month after the Nov. 6 election, Democratic Assemblyman Steve Fox, D-Palmdale, can finally rest assured that he will remain in office after his opponent halted a recount effort Thursday.
Local agency seeks to educate citizens on quick-response mental health help
As the horror of the Newtown, Conn., shooting results in nationwide calls for more mental health resources, a local agency is planning to offer special training on "mental health first aid" next year.
First Castaic bonds to go out in March
Officials in the Castaic Union School District are hoping to sell the first $10 million of Measure QS bonds by March, providing needed funding for projects district wide.
Supervisors approve new speed limit, traffic controls
Los Angeles County supervisors voted Tuesday to establish a 50 mph speed limit on Golden Valley Road between Dorothy Street and Plum Canyon Road.
$13.8 million more in revenue for city
The city of Santa Clarita got an early Christmas gift this year in the form of a rosier-than-expected budget outlook.
Chumash traditions taught to local troop
About 100 people gathered Saturday in Newhall for a history lesson in the form of an event dedicated to commemorating and teaching the culture of the Chumash Native American tribe.
History and ho-ho-ho
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society opened its doors Saturday as a way to wish citizens a happy and historical holiday.
Local patrols increased amid Conn. shooting
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station stepped up patrols around schools and surrounding areas following the fatal shooting Friday at a Connecticut elementary school.
Hart district projections show financial improvement
With economic conditions improving, the financial outlook for the William S. Hart Union High School District remains positive for the next several years, according to a report approved by school board members earlier this week.
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UPDATE: ID released for woman killed in Sand Canyon crash
A 29-year-old woman killed in a fatal crash this week on Sand Canyon Road has been identified as Brittany Lynn Schlumpberger of Santa Clarita, according to a memorial page set up on Facebook.
UPDATE: Suspect named in Canyon Country shooting incident
The search continued Thursday for a Canyon Country transient who allegedly opened fire on Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies Wednesday night, leading to an hours-long manhunt that did not turn up the suspect.
Prayer, protest at annual breakfast event
Bearing signs that read "Coexist," "God did not send his son into the world to condemn the world" and "They'll know we are Christians by our love," about 50 people turned out Thursday morning to protest the annual Santa Clarita Valley Mayors Prayer Breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Antonovich praises county progress at annual luncheon
Los Angeles County has found a possible location for a permanent Stevenson Ranch library, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich said Wednesday during his annual "State of the County" address, at which he summarized successes and challenges of the county during the past year.
Praise given, questions raised at Saugus town hall meeting
Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar fielded an array of questions concerning beautification, traffic and community space from a crowd of about 60 residents at his latest town hall meeting in Saugus Tuesday night.
UPDATE: Districts fail in quest to change election dates
An attempt by local school and water districts to change their election dates from odd-numbered to even-numbered years failed to gain approval from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday due to concerns with the capacity of the county's ballot, officials said.
Supervisors approve county review of SCV chloride plan
One of four options for ridding the Santa Clarita Valley of excess chloride met with opposition elsewhere in the county Tuesday, as Supervisor Gloria Molina raised issue with one plan to truck the salt into her district.
Group plans protest of Mayors Prayer Breakfast speaker
Members of the Santa Clarita Unity Coalition are planning to rally in front of the Hyatt Regency Valencia early Thursday to protest the keynote speaker at the Mayors Prayer Breakfast, a group representative said Tuesday.
1 injured, 3 airlifted in Angeles National Forest rescue
Three people were airlifted from the Rowher Flats off-road area in the Angeles National Forest on Monday evening after apparently being involved in a vehicle crash at the site, a Los Angeles County Fire Department spokesman said.
Supervisors expected to consider local ballot changes
A bid by local school boards and a water district to pick up more voters by changing their elections from odd-number years to even-number years is expected to get a "yea" or "nay" from county supervisors on Tuesday.
Santa Clarita signals get adjustments
How long does it take for the pedestrian to cross the road?
Mayor Bob Kellar goes for a ride
About 20 people turned out Saturday morning to accompany Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar on a ride to kick off a series of events ahead of the 2013 Amgen Tour of California bike race that will roll into town in May.
A dog day afternoon at Central Park
The dog days of summer came early to Santa Clarita's Central Park this year as thousands of residents and their four-legged friends turned out for the first Rock, Walk and Wag event, put on by the Angel Dogs Foundation.
Some realignment offenders go unsupervised after release
Many offenders who would have gone to prison before the state passed its realignment law in 2011 - and thus would have spent a period on probation or parole after their sentences - are now released without any supervision because none is required after county incarceration, a county official said last week.
Einstein Academy turns sights to Acton-Agua Dulce for charter
Officials from the Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences have turned to Acton-Agua Dulce in their quest for an elementary charter school in the Santa Clarita Valley.
