City begins concrete pours for Golden Valley Road Bridge

The city of Santa Clarita began the first of 12 large concrete pours for the Golden Valley Road Bridge, the final link in the Cross Valley Connector last Friday.

Angela's Army hosts fundraiser for Roselund Aug. 24

Angela's Army will host a fundraiser party for Angela Roselund on Monday, Aug. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Scooter's Jungle, 28230 Constellation Rd., Valencia 91355.

Vince Falzone rocks Camp Pendleton Aug. 14

Camp Pendleton will host SCV-based rock/pop singer, songwriter and guitarist Vince Falzone with drummer Don Tonic and bassist Matthew Fewtrell this Friday, Aug. 14 at 8 p.m. at Marine Corps Base Bldg. #22174, Camp Pendleton 92055.

Meteorite found on Mars yields clues about planet's past

PASADENA, Calif. -- NASA's Mars Rover Opportunity is investigating a metallic meteorite the size of a large watermelon that is providing researchers more details about the Red Planet's environmental history.

County welfare for kids of illegal aliens tops $48 million in June

LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Figures from the Department of Public Social Services show that children of illegal aliens in Los Angeles County collected nearly $22 million in welfare and over $26 million in food stamps in June, according to county Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.

CHP warns motorists not to leave kids alone in cars

Sacramento -- The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reminds motorists the summer heat can quickly create deadly conditions inside a vehicle, especially for children.

COC kicks off ‘40 Ways to Change Your Life’ contest on Facebook, Twitter

Could you use a free laptop? How about a 1-in-40 chance to win one as College of the Canyons kicks off its "40 Ways to Change Your Life" promotion in celebration of the college's 40th Anniversary this fall.

UPDATED: Laughter to raise funds for the Santa Clarita Shelter

Christ Lutheran Church is hosting a Comedy Night fundraiser to benefit the Santa Clarita Emergency Winter Shelter on Sunday, Aug. 16, with a BBQ starting at 5 p.m. and performances by two comedians starting at 7 p.m.

UPDATED: Hart District holds public meetings to discuss boundary adjustments

The Wm. S. Hart Union High School District is scheduling a second series of public information meetings to cover proposed school boundary adjustments slated to take effect in August 2010. Adjustments are necessary to ease overcrowding in some area schools, while making better use of schools with declining enrollment.

Hart district to hold public meetings

The William S. Hart Union High School District has scheduled a second series of public information meetings to cover proposed school boundary adjustments slated to take effect in August 2010. Adjustments are necessary to ease overcrowding in some area schools, while making better use of schools with declining enrollment.

Retail project construction complete

Construction has finished on Centre Pointe Village, a 15-acre retail project in Canyon Country, general contractor Oltmans Construction Co. announced Monday.

Youngsters get creative at summer art camp

Summer fun was found in the form of artistic expression during the seventh annual Los Angeles Education Through the Arts Camp held at Christ Lutheran Church in Valencia.

These wild neighbors aren't knocking for sugar

Newhall resident Peggy Taylor had an unexpected visit recently from some of her more unruly neighbors: three wayward coyotes came to her front door.

The Signal.com's Daybreak: Aug. 11, 2009

Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:

Higher minimum wage cuts jobs

Dear President Obama, My husband and I are small business owners and employed up to 120 employees at one point. As I understand it, you are requiring an increase in minimum wage. Due to minimum wage increases we have decreased our staff accordingly to stay in business. We realize the reason for minimum wage increases are too improve the standard of living for minimum wage earners. The majority of our employees, and most minimum wage ...

Taxes and the Left

Compulsion against peaceful citizens is immoral. Likewise, extracting taxes for activities that benefit some citizens, but not others, is also immoral.

Time to halt smoking on restaurant patios

White House tours

The tours of the White House have been canceled by the President. How dare he do such a thing?

Today in the SCV: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Rock Club meeting

Calif. politician pleads guilty to misusing funds

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A longtime Northern California politician pleaded guilty Monday to a dozen charges that he used campaign donations and taxpayer funds to fuel what he described as a gambling addiction.