Archive By Section - Santa Clarita Valley News
CalArts wins human relations award
The CalArts Community Arts Partnership "Food For Thought" program received a John Anson Ford Human Relations Award from the County of Los Angeles Commission on Human Relations.
Cheer tourney will be X-treme
Local cheerleaders tumble into action at the X-treme Competition Kick-off Nov. 8 at Hart High School.
Counselor escapes charges in alleged sex case
Prosecutors declined to file felony child molestation charges against a former high school counselor who allegedly had sexual relationships with two male students.
Gay couple living American dream
The Galluccio family doesn't look much different than most American families - except two dads head the household.
Accused con man: No deal
William Schaeffler said "no" to a Los Angeles County District Attorney's plea offer, setting up showdown in court today, Schaeffler's attorney said Wednesday.
Council places public access TV move on pause
The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to direct city staff to meet with the more than 10 speakers who voiced their concerns about how the local public access television channel would be managed.
Local Election Profile: Flo Lawrence
Name: Flo Lawrence Age: 51 Profession: Investigator for www.peoplehunter.com Personal Background I am the father of two boys, 14 and 11. I grew up in Philadelphia and New York, and went to college at the George Washington University in D.C. I come from a loving but crazy family. I'm a Mets fan, and a wild night means staying up until 11. What is/are the most important issues? I want to get Castaic kids ...
Local Election Profile: Lori Bennett
Name: Lori Bennett Age: 52 Profession: Superintendent at Castaic Lake Recreation Area Personal Background I graduated from California State University Long Beach with a degree in Education. After several years of part time teaching I moved to the Los Angeles area and began my career in the field of recreation. What is/are the most important issues? Ensuring that a high school is built in Castaic. the safety and security of our community, annexation or incorporation ...
Local Election Profile: Mary Kunak
Name: Mary Kunak Age: 51 Profession: Official Court Reporter, County of Los Angeles Personal Background I have lived in Castaic for 11 years. I have coached our community's children and gotten a pulse of the community during that endeavor, and served on advisory committees with regard to the Castaic Union School District's GATE program. What is/are the most important issues? A major discussion point involves our future governance. We must determine whether it is feasible ...
Local Election Profile: James Robert Idleman
Name: James Robert Idleman Age: 47 Profession: Commercial and Custom Residential Designer Personal Background Eighteen years Senior Vice President for major Los Angeles based Architectural firm. Past five years as current principal owner Idleman Design & Associates, local architectural design and construction management firm. What is/are the most important issues? My most important issues are to listen to the concerns of the people in our district, to make certain the concerns are implemented into the ...
Local Election Profile: Gary J. Lysik
Name: Gary J. Lysik Age: 46 Profession: City of Calabasas, Chief Financial Officer Personal Background A native Southern Californian, born, raised, and married in the South Bay, my wife and I made a conscious decision 17 years ago to move from the city to Santa Clarita Valley to raise our 2 sons. The valley was important to us then. It is important to us now. What is/are the most important issues? Because of my work ...
Local Election Profile: Bill Cooper
Name: Bill Cooper Age: 61 Profession: Water System Manager Personal Background My wife and I moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1972. Over the years I have been actively involved in the community in both school site councils and youth sports programs. I currently serve as a Director for the Castaic Lake Water Agency and am a board member and past President of the SCV Child and Family Center Foundation Board. What is/are ...
Local Election Profile: William Pecsi
Name: William Pecsi Age: 49 Profession: Water System Manager Personal Background I am married with 3 grown children. I have lived in the SCV for 26 years. My daughter, 25, and her husband live in the area with the new grandchild. I am a supporter of our great community and have given to the youth sports programs for years. What is/are the most important issues? Water supply is the issue of concern for the SCV. ...
Local Election Profile: Don Henry
Name: Don Henry Age: 53 Profession: C.E.O. Boston-Henry Co. Inc. Personal Background Agua Dulce resident for 35 years, currently serving two-year term as Town Council Member. Committee Chair of the water stewardship committee. What is/are the most important issues? One of the most pressing issues facing our community is L.A. County Well Yield and Water Quality Test procedures and regulations which the majority of homeowners would not be able to pass. Not because a particular ...
Local Election Profile: Carole Lutness
Name: Carole Lutness Age: 66 Profession: Health care professional Personal Background As chair of the "Healthcare for All" and Clean Elections committees, I was involved in ethics reform which led to the new City Council Lobbyist Registration requirement. What is/are the most important issues? We must strengthen our economy with better government oversight of financial institutions, a balanced budget and the creation of new "green" jobs, restore our schools to be No. 1 one again ...
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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.
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.
UPDATE: LAPD officer charged with child molestation pleads not guilty
An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday to charges he molested two young girls he allegedly lured to his Castaic home on Saturday, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
Luncheon shows attendees importance of water
More than 120 of the Santa Clarita Valley's movers and shakers learned about the importance of water Tuesday during a luncheon at the Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita.
UPDATE: Lanes reopen after morning crash on Highway 14
An early morning crash between a car and a big rig snarled traffic on Highway 14 for almost 10 hours Tuesday, according to officials with the California Highway Patrol.
