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City Council votes no on barriers
On the heels of public outcry over Benz Road barricades, the Santa Clarita City Council agreed it would never again put up barriers or gates to block traffic on public streets.
Suicide to be investigated
The Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District agreed Thursday night to contract with a risk-management firm to investigate the suicide of Jeremiah Lasater, a 14-year-old freshman at Vasquez High School.
UPDATED: Driver rolls into solo crash
Alcohol might have played a role in sending a car over the side of San Francisquito Road Thursday, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
Today's deadline to mail absentee ballots
Today is the last day voters can mail in their absentee ballots for Tuesday's election. Those unable to mail their ballots today can drop it off at a Los Angeles County polling place on election day or drop it off to the registrar's office in Norwalk, 12400 Imperial Highway.
Monticello students protest at City Hall
Students from Monticello Preparatory Academy took their fight to City Hall Thursday armed with a declaration, a petition and a letter to Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich in support of the school's move to Hasley Canyon.
UPDATED: Fallen SCV hero remembered
Family, friends, and more than 100 uniformed deputies gathered Friday to mourn the death and celebrate the life of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Deputy Randy Hamson.
Alleged I.D. thief wants trial
A man charged with four theft-related felonies for allegedly using his girlfriend's credit card to run up thousands of dollars in purchases is going straight to trial without a preliminary hearing.
Waterworks on an evening stroll
A fire hydrant, located near the corner of Castaic and Lake Hughes roads turned into a geyser at about 6 p.m., Tuesday, according to Castaic resident, Michael-John Wolf.
Changes to water-softener rebate
The last opportunity for Santa Clarita Valley residents to take full advantage of the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District's automatic water-softener rebate passed at midnight Wednesday.
A tri-bundle of joy
Robin Baerg said this New Year's holiday she and her husband German Gonzalez will celebrate the best presents ever: Three healthy baby girls and a complete family.
The day after: When the thrill is gone
The confetti is swept up and all that's left to celebrate are the football games sponsored by companies you've never heard of. But first you've got to get rid of that throbbing hangover.
Four SCV residents attend protests in L.A.
Four young Santa Clarita Valley residents marched down Wilshire Boulevard Tuesday evening, holding signs and shouting slogans along with hundreds of fellow Palestinian supporters.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 1, 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:
I-5 accident injures nine
A tractor trailer and at least five cars were involved in the traffic collision at about 2 p.m. today that sent nine to the hospital and forced closure of all five northbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Highway 138 for more than two hours Wednesday, said Judy Gish, Caltrans public information officer.
Santa Clarita viewers could lose 16 channels
By Michelle Lovato Signal Staff Writer Viacom might drop some of Santa Clarita's favorite programming at midnight tonight if Time Warner Cable does not agree to pay the additional $39 million Viacom demands for program delivery, said Patricia Fregos-Cox, West Coast Regional Manager, Time Warner Cable. In all, 16 programs and roughly 30,000 Santa Clarita customers are in limbo. "This is $39 million on top of the hundreds of millions we pay to Viacom every ...
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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.
CHP hands out 57,000 tickets for distracted driving
(Sacramento, CA) – More than 57,000 drivers were ticketed for handheld cell phone talking or texting during April's Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The citations written by CHP officers as well as over 250 local law enforcement agencies across the state match the number handed to drivers in last year's April campaign. The monthly number of cell phone tickets outside of ...
Water is topic at VIA lunch
More than 120 of the Santa Clarita Valley's movers and shakers learned about the importance of water Tuesday during a luncheon of the Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita.
Local bikers embrace their military roots
The still-rugged beauty of the Santa Clarita Valley provides a natural appeal for motorcyclists. For the past six years, chapter 101 of the legendary Boozefighters Motorcycle Club has enjoyed our rural spirit and open roads by making Canyon Country their home.
Prosecutors wrap up case against Newhall woman charged with murder
Arizona prosecutors have wrapped up their case against a Newhall woman charged with two counts of second-degree murder for allegedly killing two children with her car near the Arizona state line in 2011, a court official said.
Indictment says street racers drove more than 100 mph
Two men identified as street racers charged with murder in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of their friend a year ago allegedly drove more than 100 miles an hour, on the wrong side of the road and made unsafe lane changes during their alleged "speed contest," according to details of the grand jury indictment filed against them.
