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Cemex probe in Europe won't affect SCV issues
An anti-trust investigation into Cemex SAB and a handful of other cement companies in Europe does not affect U.S. operations including a federal bill that would prevent a mine operation in Soledad Canyon, a company spokeswoman said.
A performance of biblical proportions
New Life Assembly of God presents the musical drama "When It's Gone" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Local 'Hero' nets money for Boys & Girls Club
Jim Ventress, chief professional officer for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley, was one of 10 Local Heroes named at Bank of America's fifth annual Neighborhood Excellence Initiative Awards ceremony recently at the Los Angeles River Center.
Get ready to 'Shakeout'
If people drop to the ground and find cover at Thursday morning, do not be alarmed. It's simply people taking part in the "Great California Shakeout" drill promoted by state and school officials as a training exercise on how to respond to an earthquake. At 10 a.m. Thursday, everyone in California - kids at school, workers working, shoppers shopping and reporters interviewing - are expected to drop to the floor, seek cover and hold that ...
Space available for COC craft fair
Spaces are still available for vendors at the 19th annual COC Classified Senate Holiday Craft Fair, planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 22, and from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 23 at College of the Canyons.
Jeremiah Lasater's father guests on KFI
Talk show host Bill Handel thanked The Signal Monday morning for the newspaper's reporting on the Jeremiah Lasater suicide.
Military mound dedicated in Agua Dulce
Veterans, Boy Scouts and survivors from the attack on Pearl Harbor were on hand to dedicate the Military Commemorative Mound Saturday in Agua Dulce.
Hometown hero on third tour of Iraq
Most Americans are home safely celebrating Veterans Day because of the sacrifices made by members of our armed forces, past and present.
UPDATED: 'SCV Rock Star' judges panel adds fifth expert
Organizers of the "SCV Rock Star" contest, presented exclusively online by The-Signal.com in association with top Santa Clarita Valley rock promoter Higher Level Productions, have unveiled the panel of expert judges who will help name the winners at the contest's Sept. 19 concert finale.
Mom surrenders infant to Valencia hospital
A mother safely surrendered her infant to a hospital in Valencia Tuesday, according to Supervisor Michael Antonovich's office.
Hart district aces exit exam
For the third consecutive year, nearly 90 percent of Hart district 10th-graders passed the California High School Exit Exam on their first try, putting the district above both the county and the state averages, according to figures released Tuesday by the California Department of Education.
Residents cry foul on Ferry, Ender
About a dozen Valencia residents and community activists Tuesday night accused Councilwoman Laurie Ender and Councilman Frank Ferry of bias views on the controversial plans to expand Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.
‘It looked like a river’
Castaic residents were startled awake early Tuesday when a main ruptured under Lassen Street, sending a gyser of water into the air and opening a sinkhole that threatened to swallow a Honda.
All for naught?
It was a lot of work for not much money, a Santa Monica parking official said. Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies arrested a Canyon Country man earlier this week after they allegedly discovered three parking meters in his trunk. They determined the meters were stolen in Santa Monica. It was the first multiple meter heist in Santa Monica in more than 10 years, said Mike Coffman, lead parking technician at the beach city. For good ...
Signal names new publisher
Veteran newspaperman Ian Lamont was named publisher of The Santa Clarita Valley Signal on Tuesday.
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Criticisms and suggestions at chloride plan’s last scheduled public hearing
A small but vocal group of Santa Clarita Valley residents attended the last public hearing Thursday night for the plan to reduce chloride in the Santa Clara River, offering suggestions and criticisms over the issue.
Facilities Foundation president: No reason to dissolve group
Almost a month after the Hart district board voted to effectively shutter the foundation charged with managing the district's land holdings, the foundation's president says he believes the organization has yet to live out its useful life.
Santa Clarita waves hello to Flag Day
It's time to rearrange your storage shed, move the Christmas tree aside and pull out the American flag for proud display Friday, which is Flag Day. City workers were putting up hundreds of flags today that will line Lyons Avenue and Soledad Canyon Road for Flag Day 2013.
UPDATE: Valencia: Kitten left in car with windows rolled up has new home waiting
A "very cute" 2-month-old tabby kitten left in a box inside a car in Valencia Thursday has found a new home, a county animal control officer said.
Saugus: Body found behind a business identified as that of 61-year-old Saugus man
Investigators with the county coroner's office have identified the body of a man found in Saugus on Tuesday as that of 61-year-old Victor Beres of Saugus, a spokesman for the office said Wednesday.
Canyon Country assault victim expected to survive
A man who was hit on the head with a pipe and stabbed Monday night in Canyon Country is expected to live, according to deputies at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Reputed Gang Members Charged in Santa Monica Shootings
Two reputed gang members were charged today with murder and attempted murder and a third man was charged with being an accessory in connection with a shooting on Tuesday near Santa Monica College, the District Attorney's Office announced.
Newhall Crime Report: Deputies report property crimes
This week, Newhall (Zone 6) had six reported part one crimes. Those six crimes consisted of two commercial burglaries, one vehicle burglary, two petty thefts, and one report of a stolen vehicle.
Group fight turns out to be verbal
What was reported to local sheriff's deputies as a fight involving 20 to 30 people turned out to a verbal dispute, a sheriff's deputy said.
Canyon Country East crime report: Person held at knifepoint in cell phone plan dispute
Canyon Country East, Zone 8, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snap Shot 06/03/2013 – 06/09/2013.
College of the Canyons offers mental health first aid training
SANTA CLARITA - The College of the Canyons Health & Wellness Center and the Child and Family Center of Santa Clarita will host a free Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training event designed to provide students and community members with the tools and training needed to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance abuse.
Santa Clarita to host 'summer blast' program
The City of Santa Clarita invites youth ages 5-12 to enjoy summer break with eight weeks of fun at Summer Blast starting Monday, June 17, 2013 through Friday, August 9, 2013. Program operating hours are Monday through Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Newhall Community Center located at 22421 Market Street. Summer blast is also available at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Wilk, Fox to join for chloride town hall
Santa Clarita Valley Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, will hold a town hall meeting Saturday along with fellow Assemblyman Steve Fox, D-Palmdale, to discuss the issue of chloride in the Santa Clara River.
Trucks collide on Highway 14
A traffic collision involving a gasoline tanker and a cement truck on Highway 14 near Placerita Canyon Road tied up traffic for more than three hours Wednesday, a California Highway Patrol sergeant said.
Body found in Saugus near Bouquet and Plum
Investigators with the county coroner's office are trying to get in touch with the family of a 61-year-old man whose body was found in Saugus, a spokesman for the office said Wednesday.
