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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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Federal government closing air towers at Whiteman, Fox
LOS ANGELES COUNTY – "The FAA's politically motivated decision to shutter Los Angeles County Fox and Whiteman Airfields endangers public safety and has virtually no impact on federal spending," said Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich on the Federal Aviation Administration's announcement that it will close contract air-traffic control towers beginning April 7 because of the sequestration.
Penning a prom proposal
It's nearly prom season, and Erik Codes of Saugus High School surprised his intended date Friday with an invitation penned on her SUV windows while she was at cross country practice.
'Fabric paintings' open at COC gallery
An opening reception is planned at 3 p.m. Saturday for a solo show of artist Dinah Sargeant's "fabric paintings" - abstract quilts and dolls that tell a story - which opened at the College of the Canyons art gallery today.
Record Dry Season, Pumping Restrictions Force State to Lower State Water Project Delivery Projection
Sacramento, CA-The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced today that water allocations from the State Water Project have been reduced to 35% from 40% due to a record dry January and February, coupled with a grim outlook for rain conditions in March, and pumping restrictions that were imposed in December and January to protect Delta smelt and salmon. Recent pumping restrictions resulted in more than 550,000 acre-feet of water lost from the State Water ...
Wilk joins Republican leadership team
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway, of Tulare, today announced the members of her leadership team for the 2013-14 Legislative Session, selecting a skilled group of Assembly Republican Caucus members from throughout California representing different backgrounds and interests.
Castaic Middle School Broadcast Program named best in nation
The Castaic Middle School Broadcast Program received multiple accolades once again at the annual Student Television Network Convention at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles.
Castaic high school opening may be delayed to 2016
The opening date for the long-planned Castaic-area high school may be pushed back to 2016, despite plans to open it a year earlier.
UPDATE: Attempted homicide charge filed in bar beating
A Castaic man was charged with attempted murder after he allegedly beat another man in a Sunland bar Monday night, using a "mini baseball bat," officials said Thursday.
Some students question COC financial aid fees
The financial aid system at College of the Canyons has been in place for less than a year, but some members of the school's student government are questioning the fees that go along with it.
Knight bill would raise age that students can leave campus for some medical treatment
SACRAMENTO, CA –Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) recently introduced legislation that provides security to parents when they drop their children off at school each morning.
McKeon votes in favor of Ryan budget plan
March 21, 2013 - Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon voted in favor of the Path to Prosperity, the House Budget Resolution for Fiscal Year 2014. This budget plan stops spending money Washington doesn't have, balances the budget in ten years and fosters a healthy fiscal environment that will restore the economy and create jobs.
Ex-state official to oversee L.A. County jail system
A former California Department of Corrections official has been named assistant sheriff in charge of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Custody Division.
Supervisors approve $1 million for roads near Acton
Los Angeles County supervisors agreed this week to spend $1 million to install new signs, markers, road striping and guardrails on Angeles Forest Highway near Acton.
$1 car wash Saturday
Members of New Life in His Presence church will hold a $1 car wash Saturday in the Kmart shopping center at 23222 Valencia Boulevard in Valencia, organizers say.
UPDATE: SCV man gets 30 days in jail for lewd conduct near school
A 19-year-old Newhall man arrested for indecent exposure near a Santa Clarita Valley school entered a plea of no contest to the charge against him Wednesday and was immediately sentenced to 30 days in jail, an official said.
