Archive By Section - Santa Clarita Valley News
Cyber bullies target local boy
A hacker probably broke federal and state anti-cyberbullying laws by posting pornographic and bloody photographs on Sean Spalla's YouTube.com page.
Local woman gets the gift of fitness
As a 22-year-old who daily battles a hereditary disease known as cystic fibrosis, Kristina de Bree of Valencia said it is important for her to exercise regularly, but doing so on her own is not easy.
Deputies arrest three suspected gang members
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies arrested three suspected gang members Friday night after they robbed beer from customers coming out of Food 4 Less in Canyon Country, Sgt. Ron Price said.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 4, 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:
Hospital care, Part 1: A regional approach
First part of The Signal's series on local health care options. Read Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4.
Hunt is on for New Year's shooter
A Santa Clarita Superior Court judge issued a $1.5 million warrant for the arrest of Seferino Benjamin Grajeda, 30, of Pacoima, who is wanted in connection with a New Year's Day shooting in Canyon Country, said Sgt. Darren Harris of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
'Candidates' debate at Canyon
Gov. Sarah Palin wore her standard partial updo and signature eyeglasses while Sen. Barack Obama sported pink hair - and was female.
Children with health care is goal
The city of Santa Clarita and the Institute for Local Government provided parents an opportunity to sign their uninsured children up for health care at the Santa Clarita Community Center on Saturday.
You can run but you can't drive
Roads will be closed around Valencia today as more than 3,000 runners take off on the 13th annual Santa Clarita Marathon.
Rain creates traffic trouble
While booming thunder woke many in Santa Clarita, California Highway Patrol responded to numerous rain-related collision calls Saturday morning.
School district under pressure
A tragedy that cut deeply into a close-knit community, a financial crisis that threatens to shut a high school's doors - these are tough times at the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, a school board official says.
On a Rampage
Thirty-two high school bands, including all six local schools, packed the stands at Cougar Stadium on Saturday for the 25th annual Rampage.
Salty softener owners may get shaken
Local homeowners could be fined $1,000 and hauled in front of the District Attorney if they keep their salt-rendering water softeners. But enforcing the law might be tough, said the man who has to enforce it.
Oh, baby! New parents celebrate '09 one day late
For parents Carie and Aaron Swanson, of Antelope Valley, giving birth to Santa Clarita's first baby of 2009 was a surprise.
Portrait of a young artist
From the moment he wakes until the moment he falls asleep, Taylor Wollstenhelme, 9, of Newhall is moving, thinking, creating and wondering.
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Trial set for Saugus man accused of murder
A trial date has been set for a Saugus man accused of strangling his girlfriend to death in 2011, an official with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office said this week.
Coast to coast, Saugus to Saugus
It all began with a package.
Einstein Academy wins long-sought approval for Santa Clarita Valley elementary school
The Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences finally gained approval for its long-sought elementary school in the Santa Clarita Valley last week.
President of local advocacy group praises Boy Scout decision
The president of a local advocacy group said this week's decision by the Boy Scouts of America to reverse a long-standing policy barring gay children from joining is a step in the right direction, but more must be done for the scouts to be completely inclusive.
Closures coming to I-5 through the Santa Clarita Valley
Santa Clarita - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes listed below as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). Ramp closures will be staggered. Detours will be signed. No unusual levels of dust, noise or vibration are expected. Closures are subject to change.
UPDATE: Santa Clarita: Gas leak closes road in Newhall
A portion of Newhall Avenue remains closed after a contractor doing work in the area of William S. Hart Park in Newhall struck an underground natural gas pipeline Thursday afternoon, according to a representative from the Southern California Gas Company.
Santa Clarita Valley: Brush fire contained in Castaic
Thursday marked the second time in as many weeks that a brush fire broke out and temporarily burned in the direction of homes in Castaic.
Ryan Theule named dean of College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus
College of the Canyons administrator Ryan Theule has agreed to continue on as dean at the college's Canyon Country campus, the school announced Thursday.
Jump for brain cancer research
Valencia indoor trampoline park Jump 5150 is helping to raise money for Brain Cancer Awareness Month by holding a fundraiser Friday.
Santa Clarita, county 'One Valley, One Vision' plan wins award
Earlier this month, the Southern California Association of Governments recognized the city of Santa Clarita and Los Angeles County with a sustainability award for the joint general plan known as "One Valley, One Vision."
UPDATE: Canyon Country man charged with attempted murder in Tuesday stabbing
A 19-year-old man is in custody charged with attempted murder for the Tuesday night stabbing of another man in Canyon Country in what appears to be a gang-related incident, a local sheriff's spokesman said.
Accused burglar allegedly masquerades as member of Disney family
Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station are asking for help in locating victims who may have been misled by an accused burglar who allegedly claimed to be a member of the Disney family, according to a news release.
Preliminary hearing begins for Saugus man accused of killing his girlfriend
Karla Brada, whose boyfriend stands accused of killing her, was the victim of murder and died of asphyxiation, according to a medical examiner with the county coroner's office.
Newhall woman found guilty of second-degree murder
An Arizona jury has found a Newhall woman guilty on all criminal counts including two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a fatal 2011 crash near the Arizona state line that claimed the lives of two children, a court official said.
Construction begins to widen I-5 in Norwalk
NORWALK - Caltrans and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) began construction today on a $302 million project on the Santa Ana Freeway (Interstate 5) that will ease traffic congestion for 230,000 motorists daily - and provide jobs for Southern California.
