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More than 1,200 graduate from College of the Canyons
Trying something different this year, College of the Canyons scheduled a morning graduation ceremony and family and friends gathered in the campus Honor Grove Friday as the graduates filed through to their seats.
West Ranch cheers first class of grads
It was an historic night for West Ranch High School on Friday as the school's first batch of students donned caps and gowns and marched away from the College of the Canyons stadium with high school diplomas.
Suspect sought in Newhall shooting
Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's COBRA Team are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a Newhall man Wednesday night, officials said Thursday.
Motorcyclist, 19, injured after swerving in traffic
A 19-year-old man was injured after swerving to avoid hitting a vehicle that turned in front of him during rush hour Wednesday morning.
Wilderness legislation would protect 42,000 acres
With four condors flying directly over him as if on cue, Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon unveiled sweeping legislation at the Bear Divide Picnic Area in the Angeles National Forest Thursday morning designed to protect nearly 42,000 acres of regional wilderness areas.
Agency balks at railroad crossing
Plans to construct a key railroad crossing at Lyons Avenue near Railroad Avenue is so far not getting much support from the Public Utilities Commission, a state agency that regulates and oversees railroad crossings.
Trio arrested after traffic collision
Three people in a white Dodge sedan were arrested after they allegedly hit two other vehicles on Interstate 5 Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle collided with two other vehicles in the fast lane.
COC president Van Hook gets new title
College of the Canyons Superintendent-President Dianne Van Hook has a new title - Chancellor of the Santa Clarita Community College District.
City spending $170,000 to replant trees
About 200 to 300 trees burned or damaged by last October's wind and firestorms are set to be replaced over the summer, a city official said Thursday.
Valencia seniors open week of graduations
Carrying a lighted torch, valedictorian Megan Del Vecchio led her classmates onto the field at College of the Canyons Thursday evening as Valencia High School seniors graduated in front of a stadium full of well-wishers.
High school? Pffhht! She's a college grad at 16
Natasha Walia will walk across the stage in her first graduation ceremony today as she receives an associate degree from College of the Canyons.
Swimming in pennies
Students at Rosedell Elementary School in Saugus wrapped up a monthlong community service project Wednesday by making posters and decorating megaphones and water bottle holders for the residents of LARC Ranch.
Developer re-evaluating Avenue plans
Developer Monteverde Companies will spend the next 60 to 90 days redrawing plans for a large residential and commercial center on the former Smiser Ranch site to address mounting concerns among Newhall residents.
McKeon: Blame Dems for high gas
As families are cashing in on their retirement savings in order to keep up with rising gas prices, which hit a nationwide record this week of $3.94 per gallon for regular unleaded, Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon highlighted a Republican-drafted energy plan at the Chevron Gas Station and Auto Spa in Valencia on Wednesday afternoon.
Castro loses lawyer
SAN FERNANDO - The murder trial against Esperanza Castro will move forward after a Superior Court judge assigned the case to a public defender at a pre-trial conference Wednesday.
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Man robs Newhall bank, suspect arrested in less than 15 minutes
An armed robber held up a Newhall bank this morning leading local sheriff's deputies on a chase to Sand Canyon where they arrested a suspect, a sheriff's official said.
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.
