Panel approves mobile home park rent hike

The city's Manufactured Home Rental Adjustment Panel approved a space rent increase for Parklane Mobile Estates in Canyon Country and gave the final approval to a pair of resolutions for rent hikes at two other Canyon Country mobile home parks.

Seven seats expire in January

Seven of the 13 Newhall Redevelopment Committee seats expire in January with the appointment process planned for February, a Santa Clarita city official said Tuesday.

Disaster centers closed through Jan. 12

PASADENA - Federal Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Anaheim and Santa Barbara and the federal-state Disaster Recovery Center in Sylmar closed Friday and will reopen at 1 p.m. Jan. 12 as outreach centers, disaster recovery officials said.

An indelible mark

It seemed apocalyptic. A year ago, fire trucks raced across the Santa Clarita Valley. Helicopters and air tankers strafed in, dropping water and bright red retardant. And smoke billowed thickly into the sky. The 2007 fires left an indelible mark in SCV history. With two fires burning just over the hills from Santa Clarita Valley last week, the memories of the 2007 fires seemed that much fresher, said Luke Claus, assistant fire chief for Los ...

Fire expo offers solutions

The Los Angeles County Fire Department picked the perfect time to host a fire expo. Fire Station No. 124 in Stevenson Ranch hosted the Living in The Fire Zone expo Saturday. The event drew several hundred people and outperformed expectations, a fire official said. That's not a stretch considering the recent fire media coverage. "We've always had fires since I lived here. We came to see what's out there in the form of fire protection," ...

Panel would select recycling center site

If all goes as planned, up to 20 people will determine a location for Burrtec Waste Inc.'s required materials recovery facility.

SCV sees a day of spooks

The Heritage Haunt Pumpkin Festival entertained all ages of boys and ghouls on Saturday at William S. Hart Park. A day of family friendly activities were offered from a pumpkin carving contest and bug shows to a behind the scenes tour of the haunted maze, "Curse of the Ghoul Mines."

4,000 rubber duckies race in Castaic

Four thousand rubber duckies raced across Castaic Lake on Saturday. The cheerful event marked the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers, Inc. sixth annual Rubber Ducky Regatta on Saturday. The little, yellow, floating creatures raised $20,000 for the clinics and created a crowd of fans. "I heard someone say this is the cutest fundraiser in town," said Adele Macpherson, a board member for the centers. The Samuel Dixon centers provide health care to under-insured and uninsured ...

A lesson in holiday cheer

Temple Beth Ami's youngest preschool students are learning an important lesson early in life.

Kids have a suite time at the ballet

Two special performances of the Nutcracker were shown to 800 Newhall elementary school fourth-graders, thanks to the Santa Clarita Ballet Company's annual youth outreach program.

Daybreak: Dec. 20, 2008

First Word "Bottom line is, folks, no child should have to go through this." Orange County, Florida Sheriff Kevin Beary, on discovery of the remains of 3-year-old Caylee Anthony Today in History Today is Saturday, Dec. 20, the 355th day of 2008. There are 11 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 20, 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the ...

Alleged BB gunmen collared

Two alleged BB-gun snipers facing felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, used a laser scope and a BB gun that looks like a fully automatic AR-15 assault rifle, according to deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

We've got sunshine after cloudy days

After frustrating highway closures due to rough weather conditions since Wednesday, sunny skies should keep commuters happy - and dry - through the weekend.

Prop. 8 debate rages on in SCV

Business owners in and around Westfield Valencia Town Center were surprised Friday by news of a protest scheduled tonight outside their doors.

Friday storm traffic update

UPDATED 5:25 p.m. Friday: All freeways in and out of the Santa Clarita Valley are open today. Northbound Bouquet Canyon Road is now open to Bouquet Reservoir north of Vasquez Canyon Road, but remains closed from there to Lake Elizabeth, according to Santa Clarita Valley and Antelope Valley CHP officers.

2 trucks collide on northbound 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 this morning, a California Highway Patrol sergeant said.

Valencia fire knocked down after burning five acres

Almost as quickly as they gave it a name Tuesday, local firefighters extinguished the Grove Incident brush fire in Valencia.

Antonovich disputes poll on realignment

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has dismissed the findings of a USC Dornsife/Los Angeles Times Poll that concluded 74 percent of California voters favored keeping offenders in county custody, rather than imprisoning them.

County supervisors delay the planned discussion on storm water cleanup fee

County supervisors voted Tuesday to delay a planned discussion on a controversial measure that would charge a countywide landowner fee for storm water cleanup.

Big rig tips over in Acton

UPDATE: Canyon Country resident killed in Castaic crash

A 46-year-old Canyon Country woman driving a catering truck was killed and her passenger injured following a two-truck traffic collision Tuesday on Highway 126 at Commerce Center Drive in Castaic.

SCV business leaders request specifics on chloride cleanup

Local business leaders asked the head of the regional water board for "hard numbers" on the cost of chloride cleanup Tuesday, but they got an "It depends" answer.

Funding OK'd for Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $67,000 federal grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging to provide caregiver support services, announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.

Attempted murder defendant misses court appears for 3rd time

A man charged with attempted murder, who was confined to a wheelchair when arrested a year ago, missed the start of his trial Tuesday when he failed to appear in court for the third time, a court clerk said.

Public censure an option for embattled Saugus district board member

Though some Santa Clarita Valley residents are calling for a Saugus Union School District board member's removal from office, board members are limited in what kind of punishment they can levy against him, a district official said Tuesday.

Supervisors delay discussion on storm water cleanup fee

County supervisors voted Tuesday to delay a planned discussion on a controversial measure that would charge a countywide landowner fee for storm water cleanup.

COC adds new summer session

SANTA CLARITA - College of the Canyons officials have announced the addition of a new five-week summer session beginning June 24, with students and community members from across the region encouraged to search the college's growing schedule of classes and register for their seat today!

UPDATE: Valencia fire prompts swift response

Almost as quickly as they gave it a name Tuesday, local firefighters extinguished the Grove Incident brush fire in Valencia.

Hart district announces provisional appointment to governing board

Mr. Paul B. Strickland, member of the Governing Board of the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District, has submitted his resignation as a member of the Board, effective May 1, 2013.

Powerhouse Fire workshop scheduled today

A workshop is scheduled today for Powerhouse Fire victims to help them connect with recovery services, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced.