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UPDATED: A cold rain is gonna fall
It's beginning to feel a lot like winter in the Santa Clarita Valley. A strong and cold storm system has moved into the SCV, bringing colder temperatures, rain and the chance of snow in upper elevations today and Sunday and into the middle of the week. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for Central and Southwestern California Friday that will remain in effect until Thursday. Strong winds will accompany the system and may cause hazards ...
Local man wants to help pump ... you up
Robert Bachich wants to give away $2,300 worth of personal-training sessions. It's not going to be easy. He's a member of a local gym that won't allow him to transfer the sessions to anyone who is not a member. "It's a generous gift and someone can benefit from it," Bachich said. "I want it to go to a young adult who is physically challenged or had an accident." He hoped the gym would donate the ...
'Scream park' opens
Six Flags Magic Mountain is transformed from a "theme park" to a haunted "scream park" for Fright Fest, presented by Snickers, weekends through Oct. 31.
Births
September 8, 2008 Wyatt McKenzie Stephey, 7 lbs., 12 oz., son of Bryan Stephey and Kimberly Cornick of Valencia. September 9, 2008 Alexis Brooke Rider, 7 lbs., 6 oz., daughter of Chris and Tina Rider of Valencia. September 10, 2008 Savannah Shannelle Gabriel, 6 lbs., 11 oz., daughter of Jose Gabriel and Claudia Valle of Canyon Country. Matthew Paul Aguilar, 7 lbs., 12 oz., son of Paul and Tanya Aguilar of Canyon Country. September 12, ...
Scrapbook
Toccoa Kahovec Toccoa Kahovec of Santa Clarita has been named as a Presidential Scholar by California Lutheran University for the 2008-2009 year. The program was established in 1997 recognizes freshmen of outstanding academic caliber who embody the university's educational and social goals. They receive scholarships ranging from $14,500 to full tuition for four years. Chris Winslow Chris Winslow, a 1997 graduate of Valencia High School has been selected for the Fall 2008 MIS Fellowship at ...
Just one question for Barack Obama
Be it his chicken-in-every-pot oration at the DNC or his refusal at the Ole Miss debate to be fiscally responsible by amending his 21st century "Great Society" to-do list - despite the $700 billion drain on the treasury that he may inherit - I have only one question for Barack Obama: How in the free world will he be able to fund the infinite throng of assurances that he has asked America to bank on?
Tax cut plan dubious
The Congressional Budget Office reports 40 percent of wage earners pay no federal income tax. In fact, many get an additional "refund," called earned income credit, which means they get a free check in the mail in addition to keeping all of their income. The Congressional Budget Office also reports that 60 percent of lower earners pay just 1 percent of federal income tax, while the 1 percent highest income folks earn 22 percent of ...
Youth make a difference
Youth make a difference You're never too young to take an active role in your community. The city of Santa Clarita provides numerous opportunities for our teenagers, allowing them to become involved in a meaningful way and impact the community through various leadership positions. High school students are making a difference in Santa Clarita by participating in the city's Visions in Progress Youth Advisory Committee, or VIP. VIP members provide input on major city projects ...
Drop partisanship
With the grave importance of the upcoming election, I find myself discussing the political situation with others more often.
Cardinals take fifth in a row
Santa Clarita Christian stayed undefeated on the season but it wasn't easy Saturday, in a 33-20 win over Rolling Hills Prep in San Pedro. The Cardinals led by as close a score as 27-20, after Rolling Hills scored on an option play after a long pass.
Vikings win brawl
Isabella Fraczek won the Valencia Fall Brawl singles championship on Saturday at Valencia High School. The senior would have to go through her fellow Valencia High senior teammate, Thalia Wilczinski.
Cougars rough up Raiders
It's difficult to say which was more dominant -- the offense or the defense -- as the unbeaten College of the Canyons football team thoroughly manhandled Moorpark College in a National Division, Northern Conference laugher. COC, its engine kick-started by Hayo Carpenter's game-opening, 95-yard kickoff return, used the momentum of Fred Winborn's three first-quarter touchdowns and a smothering defensive effort to blow past the Raiders 48-3 Saturday night at Cougar Stadium.
Indians drubbed by LHS Cubs
Few people might have predicted the troubles that have befallen the Indians this season. Saturday, the misery continued with a 52-14 loss to the Cubs of Loyola.
Trojans hang a doughnut on ASU
At the beginning of the season, many people would have marked the Oct. 11 matchup between the University of Southern California and Arizona State University as a can't-miss game between two teams slated to make runs at the Pac-10 championship. USC (4-1, 2-1 Pac-10), led by running back Joe McKnight's career best 143 yards and a dominating performance by the defense, easily took care of business Saturday afternoon shutting out the Sun Devils 28-0, dropping ...
SCV’s ‘silent majority’ screams
During the upheaval of the 1960s, Republican Richard Nixon, the conservative of his day, liked to refer to the "silent majority."
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US ready to strike back against China cyberattacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - As public evidence mounts that the Chinese military is responsible for stealing massive amounts of U.S. government data and corporate trade secrets, the Obama administration is eyeing fines and other trade actions it may take against Beijing or any other country guilty of cyberespionage.
14 hurt in Kansas City gas blast, fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - A gas explosion that sparked a massive, block-engulfing blaze in an upscale Kansas City shopping district injured 14 people, a city official said Tuesday evening, adding it is believed that an accident by a utility contractor may have caused the blast.
Emblem Academy open house today
Parents, prospective students and interested community members are invited to attend one of two open house events at Emblem Academy tonight.
'Every 15 Minutes' event set for Hart High School
Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, city of Santa Clarita and Hart High School will partner to stage the latest "Every 15 Minutes" event Thursday.
License compliance check in Acton
Officers from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will be in Acton today checking to ensure animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and that residents are complying with state licensing requirements.
Gary Horton: Life can be a sound track by the B-52’s
It's sometime in the late 1980s and our family and friends are piled inside our Ford cruiser van heading off to a family ski trip to Lake Tahoe - or to a Boy Scout boating trip at Lake Mead - or some other fun teen-friendly vacation destination.
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Feb. 20
Today in the SCV
