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Golden Oak school opens
A new technologically-advanced elementary school of the Sulphur Springs School District opened its doors to students for the first time Thursday.
‘Grand opening’
Thursday evening traffic in Valencia got doused by a water main break that resulted in a small sinkhole.
Guinness and politics?
They say you shouldn't discuss politics in polite conversation. But once a month at LB Mulligans Irish tavern, beer and politics go together like Guinness and Dublin. Every second Wednesday of the month is when local political aficionados get together in the back room for what they call "Spirited Political Discussions," or as organizer Michael Cruz puts it: "beer and politics." The group has met at Mulligans for the past year, and Cruz said there's ...
McKeon touts new law to address college
Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon, the senior Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, Thursday heralded enactment of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the first comprehensive renewal of federal higher education programs in a decade.
UPDATE: Valencia Blvd. reopened
Just in time for the Friday afternoon rush, Valencia Boulevard has been reopened to traffic, said Alisha Celestine, city of Santa Clarita communications specialist, at 3:50 p.m. today.
Camera images may help ID thugs
Detectives hunting for three wallet-lifting thieves who steal from elderly shoppers at local grocery stores hope enhanced images taken from store surveillance cameras will identify them.
Hospital hearings delayed
Discussion about the hospital's expansion plans probably won't be over anytime soon.
PR decision left to panel
The decision as to whether a public relations firm will be hired to pump up the Hart district's reputation in advance of the bond election will be left to the new bond steering committee.
News briefs
Hot Rod Nite VFW Post 6110 will host the first Hot Rod Nite, 5-9 p.m. on Saturday. The monthly celebration of classic, collectable, custom, high performance cars, bikes and trucks is scheduled to become a monthly event on the third Saturday of each month. The family-friendly event will feature barbecue, live band, trophies for the car show and a great "array of Harleys." For more information call (661) 252-9989. 'Star Wars Under the Stars' The ...
Hart district scores up
Every school in the Hart district showed improved scores in the English-language arts portion of the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) tests, according to results released Thursday."At every school across the district, students showed an increase in their scores in English-language arts, with some schools showing significant increases," said Dave LeBarron, director of curriculum and assessment for the William S. Hart Union High School District.
English language arts scores up throughout the Hart district
Every school in the Hart district showed improved scores in the English/language arts portion of the Standardized Testing and Reporting Program (STAR) tests, according to results released this morning.
Pacific Pipeline returning to court
Three and a half years after the Pyramid Lake oil spill, the company charged in connection with that spill has yet to go to trial.
Deputies continue search for 3 men in Saturday hate crime
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station are still trying to find three men wanted in connection with a possible hate crime that reportedly happened Saturday night.
Hospital releases development agreement
A newly released document in the battle over expanding the Santa Clarita Valley's only hospital includes more commitments to build an inpatient tower and otherwise meets the community's demands, a hospital spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Deputies seek trio of purse snatchers
Local law enforcement is advising senior shoppers to beware of thieves who rob their victims by distracting them.
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Today in the SCV: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2013. There are 315 days left in the year.
Helmet saves a life
HOA still recovering months after paint crime
Vandals who hopped a North Valencia HOA pool fence last summer and dumped seven gallons of paint into the pool and hot tub, causing more than $300,000 damage, are still at large.
