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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.
Valedictorian thanks family for support
This is the third in a series of six interviews with the Hart District's top graduates. Golden Valley High School valedictorian Alina Kim said support from family, teachers and counselors helped her achieve academic success. The Signal asked top graduates a series of questions about their current successes and their future goals, and these are Alina's answers. Q: What is the secret to your academic success? A: I definitely wouldn't have been able to be ...
A sea of green grads
The green and gold graduating class of 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of Canyon High School's opening last night as close to 600 students graduated Tuesday night.
Woman arrested for stealing dog, wallet from father
A Canyon Country woman was arrested after she stole her father's dog and $400, according to a sheriff's report.
Few show up at polls, few surprises in results
While California held its presidential primary in February, voters in the Santa Clarita Valley and throughout the state trekked to the polls Tuesday to vote on a hodgepodge of state, county and local issues. Among the issues that were on ballots locally included two state propositions, four state legislature offices, one congressional office, one county office, on judgeship and several party office positions.
Cops probe Hart district
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department's Special Victims Bureau is investigating four cases involving Hart district educators for allegedly engaging in inappropriate contact with students.
Santa Barbara robber arrested in Valencia
A suspected bank robber who stole an undisclosed amount of money from a Santa Barbara bank was arrested Saturday evening near College of the Canyons in Valencia, officials confirmed Monday.
Tainted water still counts for land developers
Local water activists are saddened today now that a proposed law promising to slow development through tougher conditions set on groundwater assessment has been struck down in Sacramento. Assembly Bill AB2046 requires water suppliers such as the Castaic Lake Water Agency to submit to the state the quantity and quality of groundwater being assessed in relation to supplying that water ultimately to an identified group, such as a 500-unit housing development.
Canyon valedictorian wants to make family proud
This is the second in a series of six interviews with the Hart District's top graduates.
Newhall Memorial closes TCU
The 27-bed Transitional Care Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has closed, a hospital official said Tuesday.
Golden Valley grads celebrate at COC
Every year, high school seniors walk across a stage to collect their high school diplomas. Three months later, those same high schools welcome a new class of freshmen who begin eyeing that special day, nearly four years down the road, when they, too, will have the chance to participate in the annual rite of passage out of high school and into the "real world." Yet for this year's graduating class at Golden Valley High School, ...
"Cool School" winners announced
Bridgeport Elementary, Castaic Middle School and Saugus High School were the winners of the month-long Be Cool to My School Test-Drive Rally that ended Sunday.
Supe, props on ballot today
In 1980, Michael D. Antonovich did something that has not been done since - unseated an incumbent county supervisor. Today, as voters head to the ballot box, Antonovich hopes he will not be unseated and that the electorate of the fifth supervisorial district will keep him in office for another term.
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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.
Canyon Country man to appear in court on murder charge
A Canyon Country man accused of killing his father Thursday was to be arraigned in court Monday morning on the felony charge of murder, court papers show.
Valencia crash sends motorcyclist to hospital
A motorcyclist was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Monday morning following a traffic collision in Valencia, an emergency response official said.
Rebates benefit buyers and the local economy
Rebates are available to Santa Clarita Valley residents this spring on high-efficiency washing machines and electric-powered lawnmowers under deals offered through government agencies.
Santa Clarita City Council weighs in on state legislation
Santa Clarita City Council members have heartily endorsed the Boxer-Feinstein bill to block the proposed open-pit sand and gravel mine in Canyon Country but turned thumbs-down to a bill that would open up public spaces to use by the homeless at any time.
