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Pancakes build parent-child bond at YMCA fundraiser
A sunny day, helpful parents and children and donated pancake mix provided a successful recipe for the 21st annual Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA Y-Guides Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday.
Web site offers pet photo contest for animal charity
Striking a pose can earn pooches or cats treats and raise money for charities and local animal shelters.
Caltrans announces I-5 closures
The California Department of Transportation will close up to two lanes of southbound Interstate 5 from Lyons Avenue to Calgrove Boulevard, as well as the southbound Interstate 5 on- and off-ramps at Lyons Avenue and Calgrove Boulevard, as follows:
Man killed walking on I-5
A man died after being struck by an oncoming vehicle as he crossed highway lanes by foot to deal with an initial collision on Saturday morning along Interstate 5 just south of Highway 138, according to California Highway Patrol Officer Adrian Garcia.
COC scores election first
College of the Canyons turned history into a lesson on election night. The college's Radio, Television and Film 225 Advanced TV Production class hosted a three-hour broadcast covering the Tuesday's historic election from Time-Warner's Channel 20 Community Access Center. The coverage was a first of its kind for the college and the evening was a success, instructor Dave Brill said. "This coverage was two months in the planning and involved over 30 RTVF students, alumni, ...
Two arrests made in fight
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's deputies arrested two alleged gang members, 22-year-old Randy Ramirez and a 17-year-old juvenile, for assault with a deadly weapon in front of a Jack in the Box restaurant in Canyon Country Saturday evening.
75 youth attend fall fest
Tree leaves have changed colors and fallen to the ground, but fall did not officially start until the fall festival at First Presbyterian Church in Newhall.
In Brief
Symphony celebrates anniversary The Santa Clarita Symphony celebrates its 5-year anniversary with a classical and jazz performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. "An Evening with Bryan Pezzone and Friends" features crossover classical and jazz music in an improvisational style. Purchase tickets at www.scsymphony.com or call (661) 362-5304. Hikers lose way in Mentryville Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue were sent after two hikers stuck on a ridge ...
Honoring those who served
Canyon Springs Elementary School students sang "America, the Beautiful" as 12 veterans of all ages marched into the multipurpose room, each escorted by a member of the Student Affairs Organization.
Fun in the sun and under the stars
Taking turns, Amanda Brown and her kids, 6-year-old Sean and 8-year-old TaylorAnne, adjusted Jim Mahon's sunscope and peeked inside the two small eye openings.
UPDATED: 'SCV Rock Star' voting now closed
The voting period in the The-Signal.com's online "SCV Rock Star" contest ended at midnight Sunday, so music fans had a final opportunity to cast votes for their favorites among the 21 artists and groups who entered.
Fire shuts down I-5
Roughly 20 acres were scorched Saturday when a brush fire broke out about three miles north of Castaic, a fire official said.
Officer responds, car gets stolen
A man who was apparently inebriated was arrested early Saturday after stealing a security officer's car and summarily crashing, according to a California Highway Patrol official.
Jazz on the greens
With the jazz music of JB Saxx filling the air at the Valencia Country Club, Montoya Rachal and her husband Louis sat in their chairs on Saturday afternoon, relaxing with each note they heard.
Canadians give SCV the 'Scoop' on fires
There isn't much the CL-415 air attack plane can't do. It doesn't wear a cape and it doesn't change clothes in a phone booth before fighting fires.
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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.
