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Art exhibit on display at Town Center
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to view the Art Challenge, the latest installment of the city's Public Art Exhibits featured at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Local 'Bike and Walk to School' event postponed to Oct. 21
Due to current weather conditions, the city of Santa Clarita is postponing its local Walk and Bike to School Month events to Wednesday, Oct. 21.
Governor signs four bills authored by Strickland
Sacramento-- Yesterday, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed Senate Bills 37, 619, 739, and 744, authored by State Senator Tony Strickland (R-Thousand Oaks).
Health care bill clears hurdle, gains GOP backer
WASHINGTON (AP) - Historic legislation to expand U.S. health care and control costs won its first Republican supporter Tuesday and cleared a key Senate hurdle, a double-barreled triumph that propelled President Barack Obama's signature issue toward votes this fall in both houses of Congress. "When history calls, history calls," said Maine Republican Olympia Snowe, whose declaration of support ended weeks of suspense and provided the only drama of a 14-9 vote in the Senate Finance ...
Updated: L.A. Board of Supervisors addresses water crisis
Updated: LOS ANGELES COUNTY - The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors issued a five-signature to Governor Schwarzenegger and Senate and Assembly Leaders to enact immediate legislation to address the crisis surrounding the water supply for the state of California, announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich "The Board of Supervisors of Los Angeles County representing over 10.2 million residents stands united in calling for immediate action from the Governor, Senate and Assembly Leaders to solve the ...
Drug seminar Oct. 22
The William S. Hart Union High School District continues its series of parent/student drug awareness seminars with a program from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, in the Canyon High School library. The evening is part of the district's Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Reduction and Education (CADRE) program.
Solomon receives Antonovich’s endorsement
Suzan Solomon, one of five candidates running for three open seats on the William S. Hart Union High School District, has received the endorsement of County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.
Job fair today
The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center will host its second monthly job fair from 10 a.m. to noon today at the WorksSource Center at 20655 Soledad Canyon Road, Suite #25.
Photographer to give lecture at senior center
After spending more than 20 years taking millions of pictures, including on the African savannah of wildlife as diverse as any on the planet, Rick Edwards has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge that could inform any aspiring photographer.
Motorcyclist falls off bike
A 21-year-old Texas resident was riding westbound on Copper Hill Drive, west of Tesoro del Valle Drive when he lost control of his vehicle at about 2 p.m. while changing lanes at about 35 to 40 mph, said California Highway Patrol Officer Michelle Esposito.
Pali Mountain improves student leadership skills
On Sept. 16 to 18, Rancho Pico Junior High School ASB and Peer Mediation went to Pali Mountain near Lake Arrowhead.
What do you like about your school?
First Place What I like about school is math. My teacher loves to teach math because we do it every day. The second thing I like is the teachers because they are also helpful to all of their students in the classroom. The third thing is the school name, Charles Helmers. I think that is a good name. The fourth thing I like is the rules like no running on the playground. That is my ...
No conscience to deny health care
When I heard that the idea of a government health insurance choice was denied, it really upset me.
Poor endorsements, Buck
I am a mom of two children in the Hart school district and am highly involved and passionate about their education at every level.
Need health care
Health care reform is needed so badly. So many people are hurting. I am being so unfairly charged for my premiums even though I may appreciate and like the carriers I have. Even Medicare has raised rates and so has Blue Shield. The percent we pay is too much according to our incomes. I am a widow and can use all of the help I can get, as I am over 79 years old and ...
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Church volunteers in Nicaragua
A team of volunteers from the Valencia United Methodist Church traveled to Nicaragua the first week of March to offer assistance to poor families. The families live in shacks in and around an area known as la chureca, a large trash dump located in Central Nicaragua near the city of Managua.
Tim Myers: Competition is the spice of local life
Our youngest son, a senior at Valencia High School, ain't happy.
Saddened by the process
On Feb. 12, the president delivers his State of the Union address, and he is followed almost immediately by a GOP spokesman who says, "Oh, no, that's not the way it is.
Go get ‘em, deputies
Get the cars that have expired tags 30-180 days late. Get the drivers driving with headlights off when it is getting dark. Get those driving while talking on cell phones.
Today in the SCV: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
Valentine's heart-y walk
New gardeners have questions
People new to gardening ask the darndest questions: about how seeds work, about growing the perfect tomato, about waging war with insects (many of them beneficial).
How to fit new tile
Q: I need to replace some cracked and chipped tile in the bathroom. Some of it was shaped to fit around the base of the toilet. Is it difficult to shape replacement tiles in the same way? - Sarah S., Fort Worth, Texas
Prep boys hoops: Good memory
Two years ago, West Ranch boys basketball was eliminated from the postseason by eventual CIF division champion Ventura.
