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State Senate passes funding bill for domestic violence centers
SACRAMENTO - The California State Senate has passed Senate Bill 13xxx, giving approval for the Domestic Violence Program to take a $16.3 million loan from the Alternative and Renewal Fuel and Vehicle Technology Fund.
Summer drive nets 2,000 pounds of food, $3K for SCV Food Pantry
The city of Santa Clarita recently received the results of its SCV Food Pantry's 2009 Summer Food Drive.
McKeon urges Obama to speed Afghanistan policy review
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. House Armed Services Committee Tuesday held a hearing with outside experts, including the former Vice Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army, to gather strategy recommendations for the war in Afghanistan.
UPDATED: VIA hosts candidates forum at business luncheon
The Valley Industrial Association will host a special forum at the Oct. business luncheon offering candidates for the William S. Hart Union High School District and Santa Clarita Community College District an opportunity to address members of the organization at the next business luncheon on Oct. 20, beginning at 11:45 a.m. at the Valencia Country Club.
"Shop for a Cause" supports Junior Achievement Oct. 17
This year, Macy's is partnering with Junior Achievement to help raise money to provide programs for students in Santa Clarita with a "Shop for a Cause" event Saturday, Oct. 17.
Supervisor rips United Way report on homelessness
LOS ANGELES COUNTY -- Responding to the United Way's most recent report on homelessness, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich said, "The disinformation created by this study is a step backward in our effort to address the homelessness problem at its core. Fundamental reform of our state's dysfunctional mental health laws must be accomplished to effectively address homelessness.
'Halloween Trick or Trunk' event at Rioux Park set for Oct. 31
On Saturday, Oct. 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the city of Santa Clarita invites residents of all ages to participate in a "Halloween Trick or Trunk" event.
SCV Mothers of Twins host annual holiday boutique Dec. 5
SCV Mothers of Twins Club is holding their 8th annual holiday boutique on Saturday, Dec. 5 at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Valencia resident earns Distinguished Alumna Award
Elizabeth Yost, a resident of Valencia and vice president of development for the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel, will be honored as a recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award from Southern Connecticut State University.
Castaic throws community fest Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
The Castaic Sports Complex will host a giant community festival with carnival rides, free live entertainment, a Battle of the Bands contest, food booths, arts and crafts booths, a Farmer's Market and a car show from Friday, Oct. 30 to Sunday, Nov. 1.
Hart High AP program scores on Newsweek best-of list
There is good reason the Hart High School Advanced Placement Program is nationally recognized. The school placed among the top 1,500 schools in the nation, according to "Newsweek" magazine, based on the percentage of students taking AP courses and exams.
Governor signs bill adding Elsmere Canyon to Rim of the Valley corridor
One of the 200 bills signed late Sunday night by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger was AB 110, authored by Assemblyman Cameron Smyth and supported by the city of Santa Clarita, to add Elsmere Canyon back into the Rim of the Valley corridor.
Nursing home rating system signed into law
LOS ANGELES COUNTY - Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich today applauded Governor Schwarzenegger's decision to sign legislation requiring California nursing homes to post their five-star rating issued by the Federal Government's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Calico Critters visit Puzzle Zoo this weekend
Valencia's Puzzle Zoo will be crawling with critters Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 17 and 18, as the childrens' favorite Calico Critters will make an appearance during the weekend.
All-day career clinics set for November
Global Career Consulting & Placement will present two Career Clinics in November, one hosted by Rotary International District 5260 in North Hills on Nov. 7 and the second at ITT Technical Institute in Sylmar on Nov. 17.
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Fifth annual Pysanky class March 10
St. Stephen's Episcopal church will hold the fifth annual Pysanky making class 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 10 in Spurling Hall.
Spring is in the air in the SCV
It seems like spring in the Santa Clarita Valley! The calendar officially still says winter, but this past week has been very "spring-like." There was some awesome kite-flying weather with the sunshine and the wind (a little too much wind on some days!) and it was easy to ditch the heavy jackets in favor of short sleeves and shorts.
John Rosemond: Living with Children
Living with Children
Michael Reagan: Making Sense
Our failure in chief gave us his annual blurred vision of America again Tuesday night.
Diana West: Why aren't feathers flying over Brennan nomination?
We all know what happens when the fox guards the chicken coop - or do we?
Your Community Calendar: Feb. 17, 2013
Third Thursdays
Today in the SCV: Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013
Today is Sunday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2013. There are 317 days left in the year.
Kids read aloud to dogs to help overcome fear
Reading aloud went to the dogs Saturday at the Newhall Library.
Car goes over the side of Interstate 5
Officials from the California Highway Patrol shut down one lane of traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Saturday to retrieve a vehicle that went off the freeway Friday night, an officer said.
