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UPDATE: I-5 fully reopen after morning closure
Officials from the California Highway Patrol shut down one lane of traffic on northbound Interstate 5 Saturday to retrieve a vehicle that went off the freeway Friday night, an officer said.
Today in the SCV: Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013
Valentine's heart-y walk To introduce you to our color-coded fitness trail system, we'll give you a heart-healthy cardio walk suitable for Valentine's Day weekend. Bring your sweetheart along and learn all about our "Walking for Fitness" program. Starting at the Park Headquarters trail kiosk, we'll plan a walk along the two-mile Lower Lagoon Westside Pathway, with romantic views from the Butterfly Gardens, through Paradise Cove, out to Hideaway and back. Our Castaic Lake Fit-For-Fun program ...
Fish fry catches big crowd
Dozens of eager fans of St. Clare's Catholic Church annual Lenten Fish Fry lined up well before the doors of the parish hall opened at 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Pavley wants college campuses to be polling places
State Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, has introduced Senate Bill 267, which would require counties to designate certain college campuses with an on-campus population of more than 1,000 students as their own precincts in elections.
City seeks input on open space at public meeting
The city of Santa Clarita will host a public meeting March 2 to ask the public what they'd like at the 60-acre Rivendale open space area near Towsley Canyon.
UPDATE: Gas prices rise as supply tightens
Gasoline prices across Southern California have soared in recent weeks, and further increases may be just around the corner, a petroleum analyst said Friday.
Valencia Water to challenge PUC authority
Valencia Water Company is challenging the California Public Utilities Commission's authority to decide whether the water retailer can be purchased by Santa Clarita Valley's water wholesaler, officials said Friday.
Juvenile arrested for allegedly brandishing knife
A 17-year-old boy was arrested Friday after allegedly brandishing a large knife at another person in a parking lot off Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia, a Sheriff's official said.
Sunny skies to give way to rain by Tuesday
The spring-like warm weather enjoyed by many Santa Clarita Valley residents today will give way to a rerun of winter by Tuesday as a cold Pacific storm moves into the area, National Weather Service forecasters said.
Community asked to provide ideas for future open space park
Santa Clarita residents and community groups are invited to share their ideas and suggestions for the 60-acre Rivendale open space area at an upcoming community workshop. The public meeting will be hosted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the multi-purpose room at Wiley Canyon Elementary School, located at 24240 W. La Glorita Circle.
Pavley introduces bill to make polling places available on college campuses
SACRAMENTO–Senator Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) has introduced legislation to provide college students with better access to voting and registration. Senate Bill 267 would require counties to designate campuses of the University of California, California State University, or California Community College, which have 1,000 students or more living on campus and meet accessibility guidelines, as their own elections precinct. Additionally, students who vote by mail and live in the same county as the campus could drop ...
Stay Green is First Business in the SCV to Receive Award from Sen. Pavley
Santa Clarita, CA, Feb. 15 – Stay Green Inc. was the proud first recipient in the Santa Clarita Valley of Sen. Fran Pavley's monthly sustainability award, which is given to businesses and organizations throughout Pavley's 27th district that prioritize the environment.
Schools, government offices closed for Presidents Day
Government offices and local schools will be closed Monday as the nation observes Presidents Day.
Pavley to chair Dept. of Parks audit review hearing
SACRAMENTO–The Senate Natural Resources and Water and Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committees will host a joint hearing on February 20, 2013 to review the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The Committees will review the recent audits of undisclosed funds and the State Parks compliance with 2012 legislation. This public hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held in Room 4202 of the State Capitol Building.
Sweethearts at the Senior Center
The Silvertone Singers entertained lovers, friends, sons and daughters, and moms and dads Thursday at a free concert and dance at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
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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.
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.
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.
