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Smyth hosts fire victims recovery meeting Assemblyman Cameron Smyth (R-Santa Clarita) will host a fire recovery meeting for residents affected by the Marek and Sesnon fires at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the North Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill Boulevard in Tujunga. "I am coordinating this event in order to provide residents who were devastated by these fires useful and important information to aid in the recovery process," Smyth said. Representatives from state and local agencies, ...
Comic ideas take flight for youth
Using his super tasting powers, Incredible Python slithered onto the scene Friday to thwart a robbery attempt by super villain Rotten Broccoli.
‘Comedians of the Canyons’ hosts evening of improv
College of the Canyons' Advanced Improvisational Performance class, known as "Comedians of the Canyons," stages its second show of the semester at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8 in Room 202 of Pico Hall on the Valencia Campus.
Power outages hit Canyon Country
Updated 5:10 p.m.: As of 4:30 p.m., 120 Edison customers were still without power in the unexpected Canyon Country outage. Of the 350 customers initially affected, 230 had power restored by 2:08 p.m., according to Lois Pitter Bruce, Edison spokeswoman. She said "a failed underground component" caused the outage, and crews estimate they will complete repairs and expect to have power restored to the remaining 120 customers by 10 p.m. ++++++++++ Residents and businesses in a two-mile radius of the ...
Horseback posse spreads smiles
Perched atop her horse Freedom, Reserve Sheriff's Deputy CC Colvett scanned the east parking lot of the Westfield Valencia Town Center Sunday looking for any holiday mischief.
The-Signal.com's Daybreak: Dec. 22, 2008
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin: First Word
Church hands out toys for tots
Dozens of kids ran in circles on the lawn of Victory Tabernacle Church Sunday, clutching boxes nearly as big as they are, as church members handed out toys to Santa Clarita's less fortunate tots.
Hospital ready to start construction
Fresh off a final approval from the Santa Clarita City Council, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital officials are looking to start work on the 15-year master plan development with the first parking structure.
Citizens push for elected mayor
Four local residents who formed Citizens for Elected Mayor SCV think it's time for the people of Santa Clarita to elect its own mayor.
After School Rock-ers play holiday show today
After School Rock, the school for young musicians run by Hubbadaddy's rehearsal studios in Canyon Country, stages its year-end holiday concert today starting at 3 p.m. at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24504½ Lyons Ave., Newhall.
When your child goes missing
Karen Rathstone called her mother every day after arriving home from school. So when Joy Rathstone didn't hear from her 14-year-old daughter on Sept. 15, she feared the worst. "In my heart I feel like I am never going to see her again," the Valencia mother of five said tearfully. Karen (whose real name is not used in this story) was Rathstone's third child to disappear. Photos on Karen's My-Space and Photobucket pages lead Joy ...
One valley, one water supplier, official says
Tenth story in "The Big Picture," The Signal's series on plans for growth in the Santa Clarita Valley. Today we look at water, and why some officials think one agency should handle the SCV's water supplies. Click here for the rest of the stories.
‘A trade show for kids’
It was a tough choice for any kid deciding where to go first at the sixth annual Kid Expo in Canyon Country on Sunday. To the left, kids are cautiously reaching out to pet a long, checkered gopher snake. To the right, kids with glittery hearts painted on their cheeks are doing cartwheels on a mat.
Society hosts rose show
Rose exhibitors and rose show visitors enjoyed over 600 blooms at the 15th annual rose show of the Santa Clarita Valley Rose Society Oct. 11 at William S. Hart Park.
SCV Emergency Winter Shelter: A home for the homeless
If it weren't for the Santa Clarita Valley Emergency Winter Shelter, Larry McElvany would have spent another Thursday night in a makeshift tent in a Canyon Country wash.
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Man arrested a month ago awaiting arraignment
A man charged with murder in an Acton shooting has yet to be arraigned and no prosecutor has been assigned to the case a month after his arrest, a court official said Monday.
Winkler residency expected to be addressed Tuesday night
The issue of censured school board member Stephen Winkler's legal residency is expected be debated at the Saugus Union School District meeting Tuesday night. Some expect the board to fire him by declaring his seat vacant.
UPDATE: Valencia: Preschooler suffers seizure, airlifted to L.A. hospital
A boy about 4 years old was airlifted to a Los Angeles hospital Monday after suffering a seizure at his preschool, according to fire officials.
Lawsuits filed in death of Canyon Country soldier in Afghanistan
Dante Acosta - whose son Army Spc. Rudy A. Acosta was killed by a rogue gunman in Afghanistan two years ago - said Monday he is suing the security firm who hired the gunman.
UPDATE: Extension request on chloride plan to be considered this week
Santa Clarita Valley residents could win an extra 30 days to debate their chloride options this week when the local sanitation district meets to discuss the extension Wednesday.
COC Cougar Stadium Closing For Turf Replacement & Track Resurfacing Project
SANTA CLARITA - College of the Canyons Cougar Stadium will be temporarily closed effective Monday, June 17, as the college embarks on a several-weeks long artificial turf replacement and track resurfacing project.
Supervisor reminds residents: Fireworks illegal in L.A. County
In anticipation of a high-danger fire season Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich reminds residents preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July, that fireworks of any kind are illegal in Los Angeles County unincorporated communities and in many of its 88 cities.
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State’s L.A. Civic Center Parcel Sold to City of Los Angeles
Sacramento, Calif. – The California Department of General Services (DGS) today announced the successful sale of the state's Los Angeles Civic Center parcel. The approximately 1.9 acre surplus state property, located at 1st St. and Broadway, was sold to the City of Los Angeles for approximately $7.5 million. The Los Angeles City Board of Recreation and Parks plans to turn the property into a park, as it currently sits adjacent to "Grand Park" in Los ...
COC adds new summer session
Bolstered by funds from the recent Proposition 30 sales and income tax hikes, College of the Canyons has added a new summer school session with more than 100 courses to its catalog.
Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines bid farewell to three graduates
Standing at attention, Master Sgt. David Stratton of the Young Marines fought a smile of pride and shook his father's hand as he graduated from the Santa Clarita Valley unit of the national coed organization.
First annual Father's Day 5K Run and Walk held in Santa Clarita Valley
What better way to spend Father's Day than to run with your 11-year-old son on a Sunday morning, only to hobble breathless over the finish line after him?
UPDATE: Brush fire near Paradise Ranch Mobile Home Park extinguished
Firefighters knocked down a brush fire near the Paradise Ranch Mobile Home Park in less than two hours Sunday afternoon thanks to a swift cooperative effort between two local fire agencies, a fire station captain said.
LAKE HUGHES: Rescue chopper called for injured motorcyclist
One person was injured in a motorcycle crash east of Quail Lake Sunday morning, prompting fire officials to dispatch a rescue helicopter to the scene near Lake Hughes, a Fire Department official said.
