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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.
Crime watch: Accused rapist goes on trial next month
SAN FERNANDO - Accused rapist Adrian Guadalupe Arriano will face a trial by jury beginning Sept. 8.
Newhall Pass lanes closing
Several lanes of the Newhall Pass will be closed Friday night through Saturday morning while the California Department of Transportation continues construction work on new carpool lanes.
Ring, ring goes the bell
Most of the students at Newhall Elementary School were happy to be there Wednesday morning for the first day of school, but not 5-year-old kindergartner Emma Cevene, who cried and held onto her mother's neck when it came time for the parents to leave the classroom.
UPDATED: Water main break causes traffic back-up
The intersection of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway was shut down shortly before 6 p.m. after a water main burst, sending water gushing into the air.
I-5 lanes close 5 p.m.-11 a.m. through Friday
Two to three lanes will be closed on the northbound Interstate 5 from Vista Del Lago to Quail Lake Road each night through Friday, according to the California Department of Transportation.
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Newhall woman found guilty of second-degree murder
An Arizona jury has found a Newhall woman guilty on all criminal counts including two counts of second-degree murder in connection with a fatal 2011 crash near the Arizona state line that claimed the lives of two children, a court official said.
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.
