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Smyth asks state medical board to investigate 'octo-mom' doctor
Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, today sent a letter to the California Medical Board encouraging the continued investigation of Dr. Michael Kamvara, a southern California fertility doctor who gained recent notoriety after the birth of octuplets by one of his patients last month.
Man Arrested After Early Morning Crash
A suspected drunk driver was arrested early Sunday morning as he attempted to walk away from a violent car accident in the 17300 block of Sarita Avenue, Canyon Country.
SCV gears up for Amgen Tour of California's arrival
Paseo bridges are adorned, street pole banners are hung, bus shelters are framed and the foundation is set for the Amgen Tour of California's arrival to Santa Clarita on Saturday, February 21, 2009. There is still work to be done, but the community has rallied to prepare for this international event, which is free and open to the public and garners worldwide attention.
Newhall Memorial CEO elected chairman of Hospital Association of SoCal
VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Roger Seaver, president and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, has been named chairman of the Hospital Association of Southern California (HASC) for 2009.
SCV Jaycees hosts awards, installation dinner Saturday
Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the Santa Clarita Valley Junior Chamber International (SCV Jaycees) is hosting its annual Awards and Installation Dinner at the Hyatt Valencia on Saturday, February 21.
Santa Clarita continues to be cleaner, greener city
Since Santa Clarita's City incorporation in 1987, the City of Santa Clarita's partnerships with the community have resulted in numerous environmentally conscious policies and programs that benefit residents and businesses. The City's efforts are integrated throughout every City department, but are reinforced through community support and willingness to implement "environmentally sustainable" policies.
'One Valley, One Vision' study session gets noisy tonight
The City of Santa Clarita will host its sixth Planning Commission Study Session on the Draft Noise Element today at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall's Century Room.
No Bozos on this bus for COC's next 'Scholarly Presentation'
Have you ever boarded a bus, took one look at the driver sitting on the other side of that yellow line that boldly says "Do Not Cross Yellow Line" and thought to yourself, "I wonder why?"
BioSolar prepared for industry growth
BioSolar, Inc, developer of a breakthrough technology to produce bio-based materials from renewable plant sources that reduce the cost of photovoltaic solar modules, continues to sustain attention with its cost-saving and environmentally-friendly solar module component.
New traffic signals at Sagecrest and The Old Road
At the direction of Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, new traffic signals have been installed and activated at the northern and southern intersections of Sagecrest Circle and the Old Road in Sunset Pointe.
Santa Clarita Pool opens new lap swim program
Santa Clarita is offering an additional lap swim class at the Santa Clarita Pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Peachland goes wild, wild, west
On Saturday, Peachland Elementary School hosted its annual Variety Show, which included singing, dancing, music, magic and an assortment of talent.
What historic figure would you like to meet?
First place Perseverance, hope and trust - traits of the leader Pocahontas, someone my heart desires to meet. After her father's unfortunate death, she tried to help her tribe and the English men, so we share the hope for peace together and acknowledgement for the unique and hurt people. She was also beautiful, gentle and kind, a wondrous leader. Though not victorious, she tried to help her people. That is why I want to meet ...
David Cetra: State will offer IOU’s
Now that it is official that the state will be issuing IOUs instead of sending out state income tax refund checks to those taxpayers who have determined that they should receive one, I have a few questions and comments for those who are supposed to represent us in our state government, as well as the California taxpayer, to ponder.
Mint Canyon chorus welcomes author
The Mint Canyon Community School Chorus performed its Winter Concert to an audience that was also there to meet and listen to Canyon Country author T. Katz.
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Valencia crime report: 10 residential burglaries reported last week
Valencia, Zone 5, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snapshot for 02/11/2013 through 02/17/2013.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, Feb. 22, 2013
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Prosecutor questions woman in Arizona murder case
PHOENIX (AP) - A woman charged in the stabbing and shooting death of her Arizona lover traded barbs with a prosecutor under a withering cross-examination as she struggled to explain why she can recall precise details of her life from years earlier, yet can't remember crucial aspects of the murder case against her.
Car bomb kills at least 53 in Syrian capital
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - A car bomb exploded Thursday near Syria's ruling party headquarters in Damascus, killing at least 53 people and scattering mangled bodies among the blazing wreckage in one of the bloodiest days in the capital since the uprising began almost two years ago.
Haiti's 'Baby Doc' summoned to court after no-show
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - A Haitian judge on Thursday summoned Jean-Claude Duvalier to appear in court after the former dictator defied an order to attend a hearing to determine whether he should again face charges for human rights abuses committed during the nearly 15 years of his brutal regime.
Oscar guy MacFarlane aims to perk up stodgy awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) - You think the Academy Awards are boring? Try the nominations. They only last a few minutes, but it's generally a sleepy academy suit and a sleepy starlet droning a list of names at 5:30 in the morning.
Georgia plane aborted landing, hit utility pole
THOMSON, Ga. (AP) - A small private jet carrying a surgeon and members of his clinic staff aborted its landing at a Georgia airport before it hit a 60-foot utility pole and crashed in a flaming wreck, killing five people onboard and injuring two, federal authorities said Thursday.
Pistorius granted bail pending murder trial
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) - In an agonizingly slow announcement, a magistrate allowed Oscar Pistorius to go free on bail Friday, nine days after the Paralympian was arrested in the Valentine's Day killing of his girlfriend.
Police: Hotel altercation sparked Vegas shooting
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Bullets were flying from a black Range Rover at a gray Maserati as the vehicles raced toward a red light on the Las Vegas Strip.
4 stabbed outside downtown LA nightspot
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Four young adults have been stabbed after a feud spilled out of a downtown Los Angeles nightspot.
More tests needed in LA hotel water tank death
LOS ANGELES (AP) - More testing must be done to determine the cause of death of a 21-year-old Canadian tourist whose body was found wedged in a water tank atop a downtown Los Angeles hotel, authorities said Thursday.
Letters: A socialist by any other name is... a socialist
Leftists of late have become very defensive about being called socialist in their ideology, as typified by Kevin Buck's column (Feb. 19, "Straw men live in glass houses").
Alice Khosravy: California is at bottom for business
Just a few short days ago the lanterns fell, bringing an end to Chinese New Year season for 2013.
