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Facelift continues at Hart Park
With one million-dollar project virtually completed, the William S. Hart Park in Newhall will turn its attention to another beginning Monday, according to the park's superintendent.
I-5 fully open through Grapevine
Interstate 5 through the Grapevine reopened shortly after midnight after wintery weather forced closures on the freeway for the second time in as many months.
UPDATE: Former athletic association treasurer sentenced to four years
The man who pleaded no contest to stealing money from the Canyon Country Athletic Association while serving as its treasurer was sentenced to four years, four months in county jail Friday.
SCV ‘Principal for a Day’ draws community into schools
Standing in his office Friday, Saugus High School Principal Bill Bolde held up an old copy of the school's yearbook.
UPDATE: Snow closes Grapevine in both directions
At least 24 vehicles collided on Interstate 5 and four people were injured Friday as snow fell in the Grapevine area, shutting down California's main north-south artery.
Snow forces I-5 closures
The California Highway Patrol has shut down Interstate 5 in both directions through the Grapevine due to heavy snow in the area, an official confirmed.
Wine and dine for nickels and dimes
The Castaic Education Foundation turned fun into funds at its annual Sweethearts for Education Wine-Tasting Fundraiser Thursday night at Salt Creek Grille in Valencia.
Hart district wants to even the odds
If the county OKs it, elections for the Santa Clarita Valley's junior high and high school district will shift from odd-numbered years to even-numbered years.
First Santa Clarita town hall draws dozens
Santa Clarita residents talked with city staff, examined brochures and two raised a stink at the first in a series of public town-hall meetings Wednesday night at Newhall Elementary School.
Hart District nixes charter petition
Members of the William S. Hart Union High School District board voted unanimously Wednesday night to deny a petition to open a new seventh- and eighth-grade charter school in the district.
City projecting small surplus in early budget talks
Some money should go to the dogs, two Santa Clarita city commission members said during this week's study session on the 2013-14 city budget.
City examines county split
While several members of the Santa Clarita City Council expressed support for the idea of splitting up Los Angeles County during a special study session, they also expressed reservation with the city expending resources to lead the charge.
UPDATE: Public meeting scheduled for Lyons Corridor Plan
The city of Santa Clarita will hold a public meeting Wednesday on the proposed Lyons Corridor Plan, which would govern zoning and development in the area around Lyons Avenue in Newhall.
UPDATE: Hart district to consider new charter school
Hart district officials have recommended the school board deny a petition for a new seventh- and eighth-grade charter school at the board's meeting Wednesday night.
UPDATE: No Einstein appeal, county Board of Education staff recommends
Staff for the county Board of Education have recommended the board deny a charter school appeal filed by the Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences.
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Hart district examines dissolving facilities foundation
With no new schools planned for the foreseeable future, the Hart district is taking steps to shutter the nonprofit foundation set up to manage land purchases and development, according to officials.
UPDATE: SCV detectives seek man in shooting death of his father
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station detectives are asking for public assistance in locating a man who allegedly shot his father in the head late Thursday night in Canyon Country.
Santa Clarita honors 16 as ‘teen heroes’
Santa Clarita and local government officials recognized 16 local students as Santa Clarita Valley "teen heroes" Thursday night for their courage and determination in the face of adversity.
UPDATE: Hart district to appoint new board member
Members of the William S. Hart Union High School District board will appoint someone to replace former board member Paul Strickland, rather than holding a special election for the seat.
Acton-Agua Dulce district to vote on Einstein Academy charter tonight
Members of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District board will vote tonight on whether to approve two charter petitions that would allow the Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Science to open two schools in the district next year.
City budget projected to be slightly smaller than last year
Even as state and national economic conditions continue to improve, Santa Clarita's proposed budget for next year will actually shrink a bit, City Manager Ken Striplin said at a recent budget study session.
Road closures for Amgen
UPDATE: Third suspect arrested in spring break school burglaries
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies have arrested a third suspect thought to be involved in a string of burglaries at four Santa Clarita Valley schools during spring break last month, an official said Wednesday.
Roadblocks delay access to Castaic High groundbreaking
Speakers at a Wednesday groundbreaking ceremony for the long-awaited Castaic High School talked at length about the barriers and obstacles that had been overcome over the past few decades to get to the point where construction could begin on the project.
COC holds event for mental health awareness
More than 1,000 white, folding chairs lined College of the Canyons' Honor Grove Tuesday, but they weren't there to celebrate graduation.
Feinstein supports bill to block mine
Sen. Barbara Boxer's latest bill to stop the Cemex open-pit sand and gravel mine in Canyon Country has picked up a new sponsor: fellow California Democrat Sen. Dianne Feinstein.
Summer Meltdown show ends a year’s worth of work
More than 1,000 people turned out Saturday for the annual "Yes I Can" Summer Meltdown Autism Awareness Music and Arts Festival in the Santa Clarita Skate Park, marking the end of a year of work by local students.
Castaic Days shows curious what lake has to offer
Thousands of community members gathered near the shores of Castaic Lake Saturday for some family fun and festivities as part of the annual Castaic Days Outdoor Festival.
Hydrant shoots water in the air
A group of firefighters work to shut off water flow to a fire hydrant near the intersection of Centre Pointe Parkway and Spirit Court in Santa Clarita. The hydrant shot water more than 30 feet into the air for several minutes.
Man who sparked manhunt captured in Canyon Country wash
After a tip from a citizen, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies today located and arrested a man suspected of pointing a gun at police officials in Canyon Country Wednesday night, according to officials.
