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Students' art reflects their talents
Plum Canyon Elementary School students inspired adults as they participated in the school's annual PTA-sponsored Reflections Gala art festival Monday night.
Council members sing city’s praises at annual address
Standing next to a jukebox in the grand ballroom of the Hyatt Valencia Wednesday, Santa Clarita city leaders presented an audience of 370 with the city's "chart-topping" accomplishments of the year at the annual State of the City Luncheon.
Mayor says Bermite cleanup will happen
Cleanup at the Whittaker-Bermite site is proceeding as planned, Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar told a luncheon group Wednesday.
Man accused of stealing Hart baseball equipment
Deputies arrested a homeless Newhall man trying to steal two trash bags full of baseball equipment from Hart High School baseball park Tuesday.
Deal stalls sex assault trial
Kevin Lamont Thomas, who is accused of performing lewd acts with teenage girls, could be offered a sentencing deal soon, his defense attorney said Wednesday.
B&B unveils new ‘factory’
B&B Manufacturing and Lycoming Engines unveiled their latest lean manufacturing cell at their Santa Clarita based facility on Tuesday.
Cracked line cuts gas
Construction crews working near Castaic road and Lake Hughes Road cracked a gas line and more than 100 customers couldn't light their stoves, said a gas company spokersperson.
Coyotes prowl Valencia streets
Terry Vogelsang's family feels trapped inside its home. The family members claim they are under siege by a pack of coyotes that prowl the suburban Valencia neighborhood snacking on small pets. The Vogelsangs lost their dog Max, a Yorkshire Terrier, on Sept. 3. The morning Max was allegedly murdered by the coyote pack began no different than any other day, Vogelsang said. She opened the back door of her home and let Max run out ...
City nabs business-friendly award
When it comes to doing business, Santa Clarita is apparently the place to be. Limited business taxes and a highly qualified work force helped earn Santa Clarita the "Most Business-Friendly City in Los Angeles County" award in its category at the 13th Annual Eddy Awards, said Jason Crawford, economic development and marketing manager for the city of Santa Clarita. The awards presentation was hosted by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation on Monday. Santa ...
Hospital hosts blood drive
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital is asking for volunteers willing to donate blood during its Pie for a Pint blood drive from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Donors will receive a freshly baked pumpkin pie. The 12-hour blood drive will be held in the Henry Mayo/COC Clinical Education Center on the hospital's campus, 25727 McBean Parkway.
City launches online store
Ever wanted a Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival T-shirt or shot glass even though the event is held in April? Ever wondered how to get those old green street signs that used to hang on Lyons Avenue or Bouquet Canyon Road?
Domo arigato, competition roboto
Local students from Placerita Junior High, Castaic Middle School and SCVi Charter School put their technical skills and teamwork abilities to the test at the Sixth annual FIRST Lego League Robotics Competition Friday.
Special fish fried by Sayre Fire
The fish are foul and the mosquitoes are multiplying. Ash from the Sayre Fire choked the county's supply of mosquito-killing fish to death. Los Angeles County officials use the fish to fight the spread of deadly West Nile Virus. The fishes' pond in Sylmar is reduced to a body of water in need of protection from mosquitoes. "Our pond with all the mosquito fish was covered in ash," said Truc Dever, spokeswoman for the Greater ...
Local motels become sanctuaries for fire evacuees
Jody Miller didn't have time to think Friday night. "When I heard the LAPD coming through on loud speakers screaming we needed to leave, we just grabbed what we could," she said. The Millers are one of more than 600 families evacuated Friday because of the Sayre Fire. The Millers live in the Oak Ridge Mobile Home Park which was ravaged by fire, Miller said. Her home survived the fire, but sustained major smoke damage. ...
Bringing patients back from the brink
Charlie Chang suffered a stroke in January that paralyzed his left side. He spent nearly two months at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital under the care of nurses and doctors who monitored his conditions until his release at the end of February. A team of occupational and physical therapists pushed him to work through the pain so he could move his arms and walk. He continues to undergo outpatient treatment with the therapists. Chang, 53, ...
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Several dozen protest Pitchess expansion proposal
Carrying signs that read, "No More Cages" and "Education not incarceration," about 50 people lined the intersection of The Old Road and Biscailuz Drive in Castaic to protest a potential expansion of the Pitchess Detention Center.
UPDATE: Castaic wildfire now fully contained
A brush fire that scorched more than 700 acres in Castaic is now completely contained, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
CalArts hosts nontraditional graduation
As is typical of the California Institute of the Arts, the school's graduation ceremony Friday was anything but ordinary.
City’s jobless rate falls below 6 percent
Santa Clarita's April jobless rate fell to 5.7 percent, a drop from 6.1 percent in March, according to statistics released Friday.
Hart district examines dissolving facilities foundation
With no new schools planned for the foreseeable future, the Hart district is taking steps to shutter the nonprofit foundation set up to manage land purchases and development, according to officials.
California Health Benefit Exchange to Register Voters
Sacramento– California is slated to be the first state in the nation to provide voter registration through a Health Benefit Exchange similar to "Motor Voter" registration through the DMV. Last year, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 35, authored by Senator Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima), which expands voter registration by requiring that California come into full compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA), commonly known as Motor Voter. The new law became effective January ...
County air tower closures granted temporary reprieve
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich released today the attached letter from the Federal Aviation Administration announcing that it will no longer close Los Angeles County's air traffic control towers. Congress passed the "Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013" act which allows the FAA to transfer funding from other accounts to keep the nation's 149 contract towers open.
UPDATE: SCV detectives seek man in shooting death of his father
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station detectives are asking for public assistance in locating a man who allegedly shot his father in the head late Thursday night in Canyon Country.
Free tennis festival Saturday in Valencia
The Paseo Club in Valencia will host a free tennis festival Saturday as part of United States Tennis Professionals Association's "Tennis Across America" month in May.
Closures for I-5 Pavement Improvement Project Vista Del Lago Road to Kern County Line
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes, ramps and connectors listed below as part of a $100.1 million pavement improvement project on the Golden State Freeway (I-5) between Vista Del Lago Road and the Kern County line. Closures are subject to change.
Santa Clarita honors 16 as ‘teen heroes’
Santa Clarita and local government officials recognized 16 local students as Santa Clarita Valley "teen heroes" Thursday night for their courage and determination in the face of adversity.
California Public Utilities Commission panel hears from ratepayers about purchase
Two California Public Utilities Commission hearings about a proposed Valencia Water Company rate hike drew more complaints Thursday about the firm's takeover by another water district than about higher water bills.
Local business taking donations for USO care packages
Flair Cleaners, a family owned business with a location in Valencia, has launched its third annual Flair Care Package Drive in conjunction with the USO of Greater Los Angeles for care packages to be sent to troops.
Princess Cruises becomes commemorative partner for Vietnam anniversary
Princess Cruises held an event Thursday to honor veterans and note the company's selection as a commemorative partner in the nationwide effort to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War this year.
Women Empowerment Build slated for Saturday
The Santa Clarita and San Fernando charter of Habitat for Humanity will join in the 2013 Women Empowerment Build this Saturday, which will focus on female veterans and those who have experienced loss during wartime.
