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Strickland takes the lead in Senate results
Republican Tony Strickland edged past Democrat Hannah-Beth Jackson in the 19th District state Senate race Friday.
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Craft show all weekend The city of Santa Clarita hosts the "Fine Craft Show" from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Sunday at Old Orchard Park, 25023 Avenida Rotella. More than 70 artists and crafters will be selling items like jewelry, pottery and ceramics, hand-painted clothing and home decor items. City launches online retail store The city of Santa Clarita launched an online boutique, www.santaclaritacitystore.com, featuring speciality Santa Clarita-branded items. Some of ...
Couple searches for parking
A gated Castaic community is not "home sweet home" for residents Mark and Holly Goldstein.
Mum's the word, soccer moms
Local soccer moms and dads will observe 50 minutes of silence this weekend in the valley's first-ever silent soccer games.
Red Flag Warning in effect through Saturday afternoon
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for hazardous weather today for much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, including the Santa Clarita Valley, in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Celebrating our Constitution
Sulphur Springs Elementary School Students "oohed" and "aahed" Friday morning when an jet zoomed over the campus just as fifth-grade student and Cub Scout Ryan Mills raised the American flag to the top of the flag pole.
Motorcyclist killed in collision
Traffic detectives are looking for witnesses to a motor vehicle collision that killed a Canyon Country man late Thursday.
Iwo Jima vet gets his dues
87-year-old Iwo Jima veteran, the Department of Veterans Affairs will pay him all the money he's owed.
Parents on the search for healing
Marcia Davis said she wanted to steer away from controversy and toward healing Thursday. But that was hard one day after her sons were the target of anti-Semitic and homophobic slurs tagged on a gym locker, Davis said. Students and twins Alex and Todd Davis were the targets of the hateful expressions at Saugus High School on Wednesday. The twin brothers walked into the gym locker room at the beginning of fourth period and discovered ...
Raising funds for a rare disease
Three years ago, Stephanie Magness, now 27, watched the Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual telethon on television.
COC honored with adminstrative award
The College of the Canyons Leadership Education in Action Program was presented with the North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development Innovation Award at the organization's annual conference Oct. 24 in Reno, Nev.
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Air Force film festival In celebration of Air Force Week, the Air Force Film Festival hosts two complimentary screenings of the film "Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag," from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Edwards Canyon Country 10 Theater, 18800 Soledad Canyon Road. Guest speakers include Mayor Bob Kellar and speakers from the Air Force. A question and answer session with the audience follows each screening. Seating for each screening is complimentary and ...
Local cheerleaders get X-treme
More than 100 local cheerleaders showed off their cheer skills during Saturday's X-Treme Cheer Competition Kick-Off at Hart High School.
SunCal properties bankrupt
NorthLake in Castaic, a proposed development where a Castaic high school was planned for many years, is among more than a dozen SunCal properties that the developer placed in bankruptcy Thursday, a spokesman confirmed.
Skate park 'wake' today at 4 p.m.
The skate park at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex closes Monday, giving skaters until Sunday to use the park.
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Hoppin’ and boppin’ for a good cause
Saturday night may be all right for fighting, but Saturday afternoon was set aside for a free concert that doubled as a tribute to Elton John and a fundraiser for the Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter.
'Read Across America' coming Friday
It's time to don the silly Dr. Seuss hat and break out your favorite copy of "The Cat in the Hat." Read Across America arrives on Friday, and dozens of activities are planned in schools around the Santa Clarita Valley as part of the celebration of reading.
High winds expected tonight
With breezy conditions expected to blow into town tonight, the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas.
At least one arrest made in parole compliance check
At least one man was arrested during a series of parole and probation compliance checks Friday morning, a sheriff's official said.
Group takes aim at McKeon on gun control
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, was placed firmly in the crosshairs of the nonprofit advocacy group Organizing for Action on Friday after the group rolled out an advertising campaign urging the congressman to support new gun-control measures.
Economists paint future a subdued rose
The economic recovery still has a way to go before total household income rises to pre-recession levels, but recovery is occurring, economic experts said during a Santa Clarita Valley conference this week.
Agua Dulce Women’s Club to hold fish fry
The Agua Dulce Women's Club will host a fish fry on Friday, March 8, as a fundraiser for club outreach in the community.
Local districts eye election date changes
All of Santa Clarita Valley's public school districts have voted in recent weeks to change the dates of their school board elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years.
Honor band brings together top student musicians
As local prep sports wrap up their winter competitions and look toward spring, student musicians in the Hart district get together for their own version of all-star teams - the junior high and senior high school honor bands.
Canyon Country crime report: Six vehicles stolen
Canyon Country-East, Zone 8, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snap Shot 02/11/2013 – 02/17/2013.
Knight introduces legislation urging Congress to avert sequestration
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to urge the President and Congress to avert federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" on the Senate Floor.
Authorities release ID of 6-year-old who died Thursday
Coroner's investigators released the name Friday of a 6-year-old girl who died after being found not breathing in a Canyon Country home this week.
Musicians rock for Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter
Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to a free concert this Saturday benefiting the Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter.
Santa Clarita Community College District’s ‘AA’ Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
SANTA CLARITA - The Santa Clarita Community College District's 'AA' Bond Ratings have been reaffirmed by two independent financial ratings firms - Standard & Poor's and Fitch - in advance of the college's upcoming bond refunding, scheduled to take place later this month. In addition, the college's $20.4 million in outstanding certificates of participation (COPs) received an affirmed 'AA-' status.
Hart district WiSH Foundation fundraiser scheduled Sunday
Placerita Junior High School will host a "Run for Gold" benefit this Sunday to raise funds for the William S. Hart Union High School District WiSH Foundation.
