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Magic Mountain douses fireworks
That's all, folks. Six Flags Magic Mountain will no longer hold its nightly fireworks show - a fixture of the local night sky - due to brush fire concerns, a park official said Wednesday. "Six Flags Magic Mountain, in the interest of the local community and the high brush fire conditions in the Santa Clarita Valley, will no longer be implementing summer fireworks," according to a statement from the Valencia theme park. "Six Flags regrets ...
Trio arrested for ring of OTC drug thefts
They allegedly stole thousands of dollars in drugs ranging from Rogaine to Aleve. On Wednesday, three Sun Valley residents were arrested for their involvement in a crime spree involving pharmacies in California and Oregon, according to Detective Jeffrey Jackson of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. The trio are part of a large group of Hondurans who stole large quantities of over-the-counter drugs throughout the state during the past two years, Jackson said. Six of ...
Hart holds 60th commencement
With the largest Hispanic population of all the high schools in the Santa Clarita Valley, Hart High School welcomed guests to its 60th commencement ceremony with a greeting in English and another in Spanish on Wednesday evening at College of the Canyons.
‘Mr. SCV' named grand marshal
John Boston, known by many as Mr. SCV, has been chosen as the grand marshal of this year's Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade.
‘Estranged Bandit', 3 others in police custody
Four people were arrested Saturday for their involvement in an armed bank robbery that day in Santa Barbara, officials confirmed Wednesday. Two of the suspects were arrested in Valencia.
CHP arrest man on I-5 for cocaine
A 22-year-old Washington man was arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday morning when CHP officers found nine pounds of cocaine and $100,000 in his car.
Mother inspired valedictorian
Megan Del Vecchio, this year's valedictorian at Valencia High School, said that her mother has been one of her most powerful influences and biggest supporters. The Signal asked top graduates at each of the six Hart district high schools questions about their current successes and their future goals, and these are Megan's answers.
Victorville backs transfer of Cemex mining from SCV
The city of Victorville passed a resolution this week confirming its support of federal legislation that would provide Cemex, Inc. with land in Victorville to prevent the company from mining in Soledad Canyon.
School sexual assault lawsuit settled
A settlement was reached this week in a lawsuit against the Hart district filed by a Rio Norte Junior High student who was seeking damages in excess of $25,000 for an alleged sexual assault by a teacher.
Voter turnout a third of February's
In February, "Super Tuesday" attracted California voters, young and old, to the ballot box in record numbers.
New caps, gowns, diplomas and a baby
Two Newhall residents managed to complete their high school degrees this spring while welcoming a new baby into the family.
Businesses, city clash over Newhall redevelopment plans
Business owners and Newhall Redevelopment Committee members are clashing with Santa Clarita city planners on the priority list for the new changes slated for downtown Newhall.
Cocaine dealer blows through SCV
A 22-year-old man driving through the Santa Clarita Valley on Interstate 5 was arrested early this morning by the California Highway Patrol after officers discovered more than nine pounds of cocaine and approximately $100,000 cash in his vehicle, according to a CHP report.
Election wrap: June gloom at the polls
In February, "Super Tuesday" attracted California voters, young and old, to the ballot box in record numbers.
Suspects busted in pharmacy ripoffs
Three Sun Valley residents are in custody today for their involvement in a crime spree involving pharmacies in California and Oregon, according to Detective Jeffrey Jackson of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
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Pedestrian transported to hospital after collision
A pedestrian was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Friday night after suffering potential head trauma in a traffic collision near Interstate 5, according to a California Highway Patrol officer.
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
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.
