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Soccer silence
As 11-year-old Adam Volpei kicked the soccer ball into the goal Sunday morning, his mom, squirming in her chair, gave him gave two thumbs up and quietly said, "Woo!"
Firestorms tear into Southern California
UPDATED 5:25 p.m. Sunday: Here's the latest from The Associated Press. All Santa Clarita Valley freeways are open. Click here for an L.A. County Fire Department map of the Sayre Fire area as of 6:55 p.m. Sunday. UPDATED 11:00 p.m. Saturday: Highway 126 is closed from Interstate 5 north to San Fernando Road. Interstate 5 is open through the Newhall Pass. The L.A. County Fire Department reports the wind-driven Sayre wildfire has burned approximately ...
Hart student died in crash
Two of Kari Hsieh's friends spent Sunday coming to terms with their friend's tragic death and remembering how special she was. Hsieh, 18, was among the dead in the Metrolink train crash that took 25 lives Friday.
Democrats have new place to call home
Santa Clarita Valley Democrats have a place to call home this election season. The Santa Clarita Valley Democratic Club christened its new digs at 23119 Lyons Ave, Newhall, Sunday, in a grand opening ceremony that drew hundreds decked out in Barack Obama pins and T-shirts, said Joyce Evans, voter registration chairwoman for the Santa Clarita Valley Democratic Club. The new headquarters actually opened in July. The Santa Clarita Valley Democratic Club open a local campaign ...
Extreme neighborhood makeover returns
Santa Clarita code enforcement officers are getting ready to party. The city's Extreme Neighborhood Makeover team will head into east Newhall Thursday to throw a big bash in the middle of the street and nudge residents to spruce up their houses and yards in the aging neighborhood. In June, city officials set up their deck chairs and lit up the barbecue at the first block party east of Whites Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Code ...
Hospital CEO: It's now or never
A years-long battle to expand Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital goes before the Santa Clarita City Council this week, and the hospital CEO says this is the last round.
Gumdrops and good causes
Gumdrops and ornaments lit up the eyes of young ones strolling with their parents through rows of community-sponsored wreaths, trees and gingerbread houses.
It's not always a wonderful thing when sparks fly
Granted, it's considered bad luck for the groom to see the bride before the wedding. But this was ridiculous.
UPDATED: Just another day out of the office for local Emmy nominee
Slated for filming today and tomorrow: dangerous scene for "NCIS" involving rescue of lead character played by Mark Harmon and an actress from a car that has plunged off a pier and is submerged in 28 feet of water.
A glimpse of the cowboy lifestyle
Natasha Tobler was busy at work on Saturday gluing colorful beads to a pink sheet of construction paper cut out as a pair of cowboy boots.
Live Oak students try out new computers
The Castaic community united to provide Live Oak Elementary School with a new computer lab - with donations coming from parents, the Castaic Union School District and Chiquita Landfill, Inc.
Broken heart, empty wallet
Belinda thought William Schaeffler was the man of her dreams. He had a good job and a promising future.
Women get involved in politics
If you ask Minerva Williams, more women should get involved in politics. While the 2008 election has opened many doors for women, Williams still sees a lot of opportunities for women to assume the roles as local, state and national political leaders. But she's not about to let women get involved in politics alone. With help from the Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley, Williams organized "Women and Politics" on Saturday at Coco's restaurant ...
Schools add bullying outreach
The Acton-Agua Dulce school officials adopted parts of an anti-bullying program in the wake of a community-shaking student suicide at Vasquez High School.
Accused killer goes to court
SAN FERNANDO - Patricia Wise sat alone clutching her Bible in a San Fernando Superior Court room Friday as her family waited outside.
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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.
