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Starbucks, taco shop roof floods, collapses
An early Tuesday morning traffic accident sent water spewing from a fire hydrant in Saugus, causing the roof of a Starbucks and Chronic Taco shop to collapse.
Local lotto winner still at large
The person who bought a winning lottery ticket at Mayer's Freeway Shell Station in Newhall hasn't claimed the $108,813 prize, a California Lottery spokesman said Tuesday.
Towers upset neighbors
A monster stands 200-feet tall in the north end of Valencia, towering over the gray-haired men and women who look up at it in wonder and anger.
City Council back in session
The first meeting of Santa Clarita City Council was a collective "How I spent my summer vacation."
Harlem Globetrotters visit North Park students
After getting the kids' attention with their signature ball-handling skills, four members of the Harlem Globetrotters talked to North Park Elementary students Tuesday about the team's C.H.E.E.R. For Character program.
UPDATED: Knife-point robbery in broad daylight at Canyon Country bus stop
Sheriff's deputies were still searching Wednesday evening for two suspects who reportedly robbed two Canyon High School students at knife-point, Sheriff's Department officials said.
No longer a small community college
With more than 23,000 students enrolled for the first day of classes Monday, College of the Canyons can no longer be called a small community college.
Suspects in brawl still at large
Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies are still searching for a group of suspects involved in a Saturday brawl that left three people injured outside South Point Grill Bar, a Sheriff's Department spokeswoman said Monday.
Bicycle patrols attempt to curb public nuisances
Bicycle patrols from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station netted 14 arrests Friday night in an effort to curb crimes typically seen as public nuisances, according to a sheriff's station news release.
UPDATED: Man pulls gun at Londoner Pub
A transient man was arrested at The Londoner Pub on Saturday after allegedly brandishing a gun at a bouncer, a spokeswoman with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station said Monday.
'SCV Rock Star' contest resets voting to ensure fair results
Because some of the artists and bands entered in the The-Signal.com's online "SCV Rock Star" contest and/or their fans have attempted to increase their votes by creating automated scripts that generate bogus email adresses to register and vote, contest organizers have been forced to make a rules change in order to keep the contest fair.
Power lines pose problems
Some Valencia residents who chose to spend the latter part of their lives in Santa Clarita Valley, enjoying the view from their homes of sunsets setting over low rolling hills, vistas dotted with oaks and sycamores, didn't plan on taking in big black hydro-electric towers.
Divers search for apparent drowning victim
Ventura County Sheriff's deputies are still looking for a 39-year-old Los Angeles man who apparently drowned in Lake Piru after trying to save his 5-year-old daughter Monday evening, said Capt. Ross Bonfiglio.
Deputies seeking missing woman
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a homeless Canyon Country woman who has reportedly been missing since July 28, said Detective Diane Harris of the department's Homicide Bureau.
Deputies seek help to locate missing woman
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in locating a homeless Canyon Country woman who has reportedly been missing since July 28, said Detective Diane Harris of the department's Homicide Bureau.
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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.
Body of Jane Doe found last month identified
Investigators with the Los Angeles County Coroner's office believe they've identified the woman whose body was found wrapped in a tarp and dumped at the side of San Francisquito Canyon Road last month, a coroner's spokesman said.
LAPD officer from Castaic arrested on molestation charge
A Los Angeles Police Department officer who lives in Castaic is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on a child molestation charge, according to an LAPD spokesman and court documents.
Child required medical aid at Saugus pool
A child was rushed to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital following an incident at a community pool today, officials said.
Men identified as street racers headed for trial
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 are going straight to trial without a preliminary hearing following a grand jury indictment in the case, a spokeswoman for prosecutors said.
One injured in multi-vehicle crash in Newhall
One person was injured and taken to the hospital following a four-vehicle traffic collision in Newhall Monday afternoon, officials said.
Ten acre fire quickly knocked down near Gorman
A brush fire burning near Gorman swelled to 10 acres from 2 acres in less than an hour Monday, an emergency response official said.
