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Road, campus extensions planned in Placerita Canyon
Placerita Canyon residents can weigh in this week on plans to expand The Master's College campus and extend two roads across the ridge of the canyon.
New school year, new teacher
Most people get nervous on the first day of school. But Prit Chharbra felt well-prepared for her first day in a fourth-grade classroom at Emblem Elementary School in Saugus.
Mom, toddler struck by car
A mother and her 3-year-old daughter were injured when they were struck by a car Friday in Valencia.
Rows and rows of the finest virtuosos
Ronny Sunnaa was drum major for the West Ranch High School Marching Band for the last three years.
Burning car ignites grass fire
A burning Volvo ignited a five-acre grass fire along Interstate 5 north of Lake Hughes Road at 11:23 a.m. Thursday morning, forcing closure of two southbound lanes and snarling traffic for nearly 90 minutes.
UPDATED: Sheriff’s Dept. hosts Saturday chili cook-off
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will host its annual "Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-off" Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center in Castaic, giving chili lovers a chance to sample dozens of different chili recipes and raise money for two local charities.
First retailer at Plaza opens
Complete with a "board cutting" ceremony, city and business leaders hosted a grand opening celebration for Lowe's on Thursday, the first tenant to open at the Plaza at Golden Valley in Canyon Country.
L.A. County signs contract with new trash hauler
Stevenson Ranch and Castaic residents will have a new trash hauler beginning in November. Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. will provide services to 15,000 customers in the Santa Clarita Valley's unincorporated areas starting on Nov. 1. The company will be under contract with Los Angeles County. The county to oversee rate increases and address quality control concerns, said Virginia Maloles, a county Department of Public Works management specialist. The county will soon have trash company franchises ...
SCV revs up for 3-day weekend
It may be called Labor Day in honor of hard-working Americans, but for many it's a day for carefree fun. And many Santa Clarita Valley locals were getting ready to give summer 2008 a long kiss goodbye.
Alleged victim sues district
As head counselor at Golden Valley High School, it was Roselyn Hubbell's job to help students succeed in school and choose the right path in life.
Council orders traffic diverter for Benz Road
Members of the Santa Clarita City Council hope a traffic diverter will ease the concerns of Benz Road residents who have been outraged about the steady stream of motorists using their residential street as a convenient shortcut.
Christian school adds high school courses
For the first time in more than 25 years, Santa Clarita Valley parents have another Christian high school from which to choose when seeking a private education for their teens.
UPDATED: Burning car ignites brushfire on I-5
A burning car ignited a five-acre grass fire along Interstate 5 north of Lake Hughes Road at 11:23 a.m. Thursday, closing two lanes and snarling southbound traffic for nearly 90 minutes.Los Angeles County Fire Department scrambled five fire engines and provided helicopters for a water drop to douse the flames. Firefighters from the United States Forest Service and California Highway Patrol officers assisted and the fire was knocked down by 12:06 p.m., said ...
Canyon Country brush fire quickly doused
A small brush fire was extinguished near the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and Camp Plenty Road in Canyon Country this morning.
Trial delayed for alleged sex-abusing coach
VAN NUYS - The trial of Kevin Thomas, the former Canyon Country High School volunteer coach charged with several counts of sexual assault on minors, was continued Tuesday to Sept. 17.
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Valencia graduates valedictory
A total of 694 Valencia High School graduates walked Friday at College of the Canyons in Valencia. Student James Edwards represented his class-of which 125 students graduated with honors-as the speaker. Photos by Dan Watson.
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.
