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COC offers jazz dance classes
College of the Canyons dance students and community members can soon take free American jazz dance classes from the world-renowned Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago Company on the campus.
Valentine’s Day party night and sleepover
Santa Clarita parents looking for a fun and safe place to drop their kids off Valentines night now have a local opportunity. Fun and Fit Gymnastics, 26620 Valley Ctr. dr., Canyon Country, is hosting a special Valentines night party and sleepover.
Valencia High hosts e-waste fundraiser
The Valencia High School softball program hosts an e-waste recycling drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Valencia High School next to the tennis court.
Sweetheart Gala promises to be a night to remember
What could be better than a romantic dinner, flowers, and chocolates shared with the person you love?
Greta Dunlap: People should not have to live this way in Santa Clarita
We met over coffee to discuss the problems in our community - the Valle Del Oro community in Newhall.
Fitness gets a makeover
Results Fitness celebrated its grand re-opening Thursday at 24420 Walnut Street in Newhall. The grand re-opening marks the completion of a complete gym makeover, including the addition of an all-natural-shake cafe and group coaching memberships, Rachel Cosgrove said. "The space next to us became available so we took it over," she said. "So we decided to completely give our gym a face-lift and reinvent ourselves going into 2009." Results Fitness was named one of America's ...
Sheriff's deputies to perform vacant house checks
During these challenging economic times and the downturn in the housing market, residents, business and community leaders are seeing an increase in the number of vacant houses and other structures throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
Unique 'Singing Valentines' bring love to the SCV
Looking for a unique Valentine experience for your loved one? Nothing tells someone you love them like a Singing Valentine.
California bond rating ranks last in nation
California's reduced bond rating will likely not affect the city of Santa Clarita's rating or bond sales for Hart Union High School District's $300 million Measure SA, but it could place a damper on expansion plans for Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
D. Frank Norton: Comparing today’s stock market versus the 1930s
The S&P 500 dropped 52.98 percent from its all-time high on Oct. 9, 2007, to its Nov.21, 2008 low.
Community Center karate team brings home IMAC trophies
Nine members of the City of Santa Clarita Newhall Community Center's karate team competed at the 2009 IMAC USA Martial Arts Winter Olympics in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 24, 2009.
Local Arbor Day activities go for the 'green'
The City of Santa Clarita invites residents to attend the Earth Day Festival and 20th Annual Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park in Saugus.
How NOT to get lost in junior high
When children enter junior high school, they often seem to slip off track. They start out well, but their grades decline with each report card. Their backpacks fall into disarray. They forget assignments or fail to turn them in on time. They goof off in class instead of taking notes. Each time you start to discuss grades, your child promises she'll work harder. They just seem to be lost. We parents are left wondering how ...
Former Guns N’ Roses bassist here Saturday for 'RockStar System for Success' seminar
Stevenson Ranch's Craig Duswalt, who toured with Guns N' Roses as Axl Rose's personal manager, announces the launch of his RockStar System for Success.
Two Community Center boxers win state championships
Two members of Santa Clarita's Newhall Community Center's boxing program took home titles after participating in the USA Boxing Southern California District Championship Tournament held January 22-25 in Pacoima.
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Anti-Muslim actions rise in UK over slain soldier
LONDON (AP) - Police, politicians and activists in Britain are warning of rising anti-Muslim sentiment following the slaughter of an off-duty British soldier in a London street, an apparent act of Islamic extremism that has horrified the nation.
Thousands of bridges at risk of freak collapse
SEATTLE (AP) - Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.
Judge: Ariz. sheriff's office profiles Latinos
PHOENIX (AP) - A federal judge has ruled that the office of America's self-proclaimed toughest sheriff systematically singled out Latinos in its trademark immigration patrols, marking the first finding by a court that the agency racially profiles people.
Calif. man gets prison in Medicare fraud plot
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A California man was sentenced Friday to more than three years in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and Medicaid more than $21 million for medical tests at New Orleans area clinics.
Protesters to march vs Monsanto in 250 cities
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S. and in dozens of other countries Saturday.
After vote on gay youth, Scouts face more turmoil
The Boy Scouts of America will get no reprieve from controversy after a contentious vote to accept openly gay boys as Scouts.
Arellano Felix drug cartel leader pleads guilty
SAN DIEGO (AP) - The last of the brothers accused of creating an infamous Mexican drug cartel pleaded guilty Friday to helping send hundreds of millions of dollars in proceeds from the United States, marking one of the final milestones in an investigation that began two decades ago.
Obama's drone rules leave unanswered questions
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama left plenty of ambiguity in new policy guidelines that he says will restrict how and when the U.S. can launch targeted drone strikes, leaving himself significant power over how and when the weapons can be deployed.
Shuttle is major draw at California Science Center
LOS ANGELES (AP) - There was always been a special connection between space shuttle Endeavour and California, where it was built.
Timothy Myers: Manufactured and actual milestones
One thinks about milestones in life, but few can actually point to a day when their life really changed, for good or ill.
Reason for no outrage
I just read Betty Arensons' May 24 column, "Where is the outrage?" wherein she describes all the recent and many of the past scandals attributed to this administration and wonders why there is not more public outrage.
National Bike Month
In recognition of the increased presence of our two-wheeled counterparts on the street enjoying spring weather, May has been declared National Bike Month. During this time of year, it is especially important to have a heightened sense of awareness on the road and be on the lookout for those traveling by bicycle.
Trout, Vargas lead Angels over Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Mike Trout had his 21st multi-hit game, Jason Vargas pitched into the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Friday night to extend their winning streak to six games.
Pacers steal Game 2 from Heat, 97-93
MIAMI (AP) - David West's right hand helped the Indiana Pacers grab home-court advantage in the Eastern Conference finals.
