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Sen. Pavley to host 'Senior Scam Stopper' seminar
LOS ANGELES – Senator Fran Pavley (D-Agoura Hills) will host a "Senior Scam Stopper" Seminar on March 8. This seminar will help consumers learn how to spot common scams and avoid falling prey to them.
Santa Clarita installing solar-powered trash compactors in parks
The City of Santa Clarita is installing 34 new solar-powered, compacting bins at heavily used public areas and parks, offering residents a new way to keep the community clean while increasing efficiency. The units are for recycling bottles and cans with four of the units also providing for regular trash disposal.
Newhall’s urban cowboy
"Do you hear that?" Frank Hoffman says, pointing through the trees into the clear sky.
Local school celebrates Chinese New Year
It's the year of the snake. But, that's a good thing, according to the students and teachers at the Santa Clarita Valley Chinese School who welcomed in the Chinese New Year on Sunday. More than 200 people turned out for a buffet of arranged foods and scheduled musical performances at the school on Kelly Johnson Parkway in Valencia. "I feel safe and I feel lucky," said 11-year-old Cyrus Young who was born in the year ...
Today in the SCV: Monday Feb. 11, 2013
DivorceCare Support Group DivorceCare is a weekly seminar/support group that will help you heal from the hurt. It's a warm, caring, environment led by people who understand what you are going through. Learn practical information and gain hope for your future! The group meets from 7-9 p.m. today at Valencia Hills Community Church Offices, which is located at 25583 Ave. Stanford, Valencia, 91355. It costs $20. For more information go to http://www.valenciahills.com/ or call 661-775-1885. ...
Missing wallet with sentimental value is found
A 42-year-old Canyon Country woman who tearfully pleaded for the return of her 8-year-old son's stolen wallet in early February came home to find it on her kitchen counter one day last week.
UPDATE: Acton chopper crash described as "horrific"
Three people are confirmed dead following a "horrific" helicopter crash of a reality TV crew filming in the hills west of Acton early Sunday, according to federal and local investigators.
Helicopter airlifts at least one from crash on Highway 138 Sunday
At least one person was injured after being ejected from a vehicle in a crash on Highway 138 north of the Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday afternoon, fire officials said.
Today in the SCV: Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013
Black History Month celebration The 6th Annual Black History Month celebration will take place 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10 at William S. Hart Regional Park 24151 Newhall Ave. Celebration features an art show and historical exhibits, including panels of historical photography and commentary compiled from national archives. Info: 661-259-1750. Signal tip line Got a news tip? Call The Signal's tip line: 661-255-1234. Want your event listed? Email calendar@signalscv.com ...
Decorated POW visits
U.S. Air Force Col. Leo Thorsness was held as a prisoner of war for six years in North Vietnam and spent much of the first three years enduring torture sessions bracketed by extensive stints in solitary confinement.
Black History Month celebrated
Local artists and county officials joined forces Saturday for an art show and exhibit at William S. Hart Park to celebrate Black History Month.
Participants flip for skateboard competition
About 120 participants jumped at the opportunity to participate in the 2013 "Make it Count" International Skate Contest Series competition held Saturday at the Santa Clarita Skate Park.
Facelift continues at Hart Park
With one million-dollar project virtually completed, the William S. Hart Park in Newhall will turn its attention to another beginning Monday, according to the park's superintendent.
Violent crimes down, property crimes up in L.A. County
Violent crimes were down but property crimes were up in Los Angeles County in January 2013 compared to January 2012, according to department statistics released Saturday.
UPDATE: Fire at Newhall home
Fire crews quickly doused a house fire that broke out in Newhall early this morning, according to a fire official.
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Tour of California racers blast out of SCV
After a night's rest in the Santa Clarita Valley, cyclists competing in the annual Amgen Tour of California left town en mass Wednesday to completed the first half of the eight-day race in Santa Barbara.
Man killed in Acton
Homicide detectives today were investigating the gunshot slaying of a man in Acton, a spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said.
Canyon Country West Crime Report: Deputies investigate knife assault
Snapshot for the week of 05/06/2013 to 05/12/2013
Saugus Crime Report: Deputies investigate robbery
Good morning Saugus. I hope that the traffic congestion due to the Amgen Tour did not disrupt your travels too much yesterday. The Amgen Tour is a great event which brings a new experience and revenue to Santa Clarita.
Magnitude-4 quake recorded near Rancho Palos Verdes
Federal earthquake monitors reported an earthquake six miles south of Rancho Palos Verdes today at 1 p.m.
Senator Boxer Applauds Bipartisan Support for Water Infrastructure Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following statement after the Senate voted 83 to 14 to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2013 (WRDA).
CORRECTION: CPR training offered next week
American Medical Response, the company that supplies the Santa Clarita Valley with ambulances, is providing CPR training sessions at three SCV locations next week during National Emergency Medical Services Week.
Today's Santa Clarita road closures for Amgen bike race
The following road closures are planned within the city of Santa Clarita today for the Amgen Tour of California as racers head out of town about noon on their way to Santa Barbara.
Officials share plans to reduce chloride
Local sanitation officials held their first of six public hearings in Castaic Tuesday night in an effort to gauge which plan they should pursue in reducing the amount of chloride discharged into the Santa Clara River.
UPDATE: Tour of California races through SCV
Hundreds of cycling fans crowded along Magic Mountain Parkway Tuesday to watch some of the world's fastest cyclists cross the finish line for Day 3 of the Amgen Tour of California.
Court rules against Vista Canyon Ranch project
A Superior Court judge has handed a setback to planners of a large Sand Canyon-area development in a decision that environmental groups called a victory and the developer said dealt largely with technical issues.
Antonovich offers reward for apprehension of Tesoro vandals
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for the vandalism of the Rancho Tesoro Recreation Center on May 11.
Assemblyman Wilk Responds to Governor Brown’s Revised State Budget
SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-SantaClarita, responded to the release of Governor Brown's 2013-14 revised budget proposal today, saying the Governor's budget clearly demonstrates the need to put students first.
Los Angeles County's initial reaction to governor's May revise budget
Los Angeles County has over 2.2 million uninsured residents. A recent University of California study estimates that as many as 1.3 million of our them will remain uninsured after full implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
UPDATE: I-5 fully reopened after fire
Interstate 5 was fully reopened to northbound traffic at 1 p.m. today after one lane remained closed down overnight due to a wildfire.
