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Hart district ponders hiring PR company
The Hart district governing board will decide today whether to hire a public relations firm to pump up the William S. Hart Union High School District's reputation in advance of the General Obligation Bond election scheduled for Nov. 4.
Grants promote sustainability
The Higher Education Sustainability Act will encourage colleges and universities to become more energy efficient, according to Jim Schrage, vice president of facilities planning, operations and construction at College of the Canyons.
Sheriff's report: SCV crime down in 2008
The latest crime statistics released today by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station reveal an overall drop in almost all crimes in the SCV during the first half of this year.
State health care employees protest
Local health care workers said Tuesday a stalled state budget has jeopardized local health care agencies dependent on state funding.
'National Night Out' about fighting crime
As the late afternoon sunlight fell over the valley and commuters shuffled off the Metrolink train Tuesday, local peace officers and first responders set up camp in the parking lot of the Newhall Community Center.
New contractor signed for buses
A new contractor will be operating, managing and maintaining the city of Santa Clarita's 99-bus fleet beginning this week.
Deputies arrest pair in identity theft case
Two Santa Clarita residents with suspected ties to a local gang and identity theft are in custody, a sheriff's investigator said Tuesday.
Two who died in I-5 collision were siblings
The family of a brother and sister killed in a traffic collision on Interstate 5 Monday are "destroyed" by news of their death, a family member said Tuesday.
'National Night Out' set in Newhall 5 p.m.
The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station will celebrate the 25th annual "National Night Out Against Crime" at the Newhall Community Center today from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Coroners using dental records to ID body
While investigators believe they know the identity of the woman found dead in a Canyon Country home Friday, it will be some time before there is an official determination.
Ender: Money didn’t affect stand
Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Laurie Ender said Monday that she began supporting Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial's expansion plans long before a private developer paid $30,000 to help get her elected to her first council term in April's election.
Holes in laws affect local races
The state's campaign finance laws that were created to ensure transparency in state and local elections have a few holes in them when it comes to Santa Clarita's municipal election held every two years.
UPDATE: Two dead in collision on I-5 identified
A brother and sister were killed in a chain-reaction collision early Monday afternoon when her car and his motorcycle were struck from behind by a man's pickup truck on Interstate 5 in the Newhall Pass.
Memorial service for rock musician today
The sudden death of a local rocker has prompted Santa Clarita musicians to play in his honor and try to raise college money for the man's surviving children.
Davis counseling LandSource
Former California Gov. Gray Davis is the strategic adviser for Newhall Land and Farming owner LandSource Communities Development LLC, according to bankruptcy court papers obtained by The Signal.
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Detectives investigating 'poking' incident that occurred during Santa Clarita City Council meeting
Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station are investigating an alleged "poking" incident during an argument at last week's meeting of the Santa Clarita City Council.
UPDATE: 'Major injury’ in morning freeway crash
An early morning crash between a car and a meat-laden big rig has left at least one injured and traffic snarled on Highway 14, according to an official with the California Highway Patrol.
LAPD officer charged with child molestation
LOS ANGELES – A Los Angeles police officer was charged today with molesting two young girls he allegedly lured to his home on Saturday, the District Attorney's Office announced.
Local homicide suspect arraigned in court
A Canyon Country man accused of killing his father Thursday was arraigned in court Monday on the felony charge of murder, court papers show.
Torch run for fallen officers
Close to three dozen local sheriff's deputies walked and cycled in honor of their fallen fellow officers Saturday.
Gorman fire is out
A brush fire burning near Gorman swelled to 10 acres from 2 acres in less than an hour Monday, an emergency response official said.
$6 million to fight the Frazier Park fire
FRAZIER PARK (AP) - A fire that broke last week near Frazier Park has closed a state park and already has cost more than $6 million to fight.
Santa Clarita Valley White Ribbon Week kicks off
White Ribbon Week in the Santa Clarita Valley kicked off Monday at West Ranch High School in Stevenson Ranch.
Body of Jane Doe found last month identified
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Coroner's office believe they've identified the woman whose body was found wrapped in a tarp and dumped at the side of San Francisquito Canyon Road last month, a coroner's spokesman said.
LAPD officer from Castaic arrested on molestation charge
A Los Angeles Police Department officer who lives in Castaic is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on a child molestation charge, according to an LAPD spokesman and court documents.
Child required medical aid at Saugus pool
A child was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital following an incident at a community pool today, officials said.
Men identified as street racers headed for trial
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 are going straight to trial without a preliminary hearing following a grand jury indictment in the case, a spokeswoman for prosecutors said.
One injured in multi-vehicle crash in Newhall
One person was injured and taken to the hospital following a four-vehicle traffic collision in Newhall Monday afternoon, officials said.
Ten acre fire quickly knocked down near Gorman
A brush fire burning near Gorman swelled to 10 acres from 2 acres in less than an hour Monday, an emergency response official said.
Canyon Country man to appear in court on murder charge
A Canyon Country man accused of killing his father Thursday was to be arraigned in court Monday morning on the felony charge of murder, court papers show.
