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Dems open Newhall headquarters
The presidential election may be four months away, but those throughout the Santa Clarita Valley who are politically inclined do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to participate in what may be a historic vote. Instead, they can start as soon as this weekend.
Chamber of Commerce members headed to China
International athletes aren't the only ones who will get a glimpse of what China has to offer this year.
SCV air quality unhealthful today
The fireworks might be over, but the dust from the Fourth of July has yet to settle. With sweltering temperatures expected to heat up the Santa Clarita Valley this week, today's air quality for the Santa Clarita Valley was listed as unhealthy, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Officials advise anyone with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory disease to minimize outdoor activities throughout the day. Also, children with sensitive conditions attending ...
Two spot fires doused
With a heat wave knocking on the Santa Clarita Valley's door, county fire crews rushed to extinguish two small brush fires near Placerita Canyon on Monday, the county Fire Department reported. Both fires were smaller than one acre in size.
Valencia man dies in crash
A Valencia man was killed early Monday morning after his vehicle crashed into the back of a disabled big rig along the right shoulder of the eastbound Foothill Freeway, officials said.
COC offers class for entrepreneurs
College of the Canyons is a popular destination for students of all ages to pursue their dreams.
Recording veterans' histories, one story at a time
If you are one of the thousands of veterans living in the Santa Clarita Valley, Herbert Hightower and Morris Deason want to hear your story.
Deputies arrest man for illegal fireworks
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man on the Fourth of July, according to Lt. Tom Bryski of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Middle school in Castaic gets new principal
Castaic Union School District has selected Ellen Edeburn to take over the helm as principal for Castaic Middle School.
Castaic district reshuffles staff
The recent state budget cuts have led to a reduction in administrative staff at the Castaic Union School District, forcing the district to make some changes.
25,000 turn out for annual parade
Equipped with American flags, oversized umbrellas and their patriotic spirit, thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Newhall to cheer on the nearly 80 floats featured in the annual Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade.
Hundreds attend pre-parade pancake breakfast
Hundreds of local residents got an early start on their Fourth of July celebrations on Friday during the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club's annual morning pancake breakfast.
Canyon Country man arrested for burglary
Jason Remon, 24, was arrested Friday morning for allegedly breaking into a vehicle in a Canyon Country neighborhood, according to Lt. Andy Rosso of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Fire burns 5 acres near Highway 14
A fire consumed five acres Friday afternoon near the Golden Valley Road exit southbound off Highway 14.
Students aim to see inauguration
Students can learn a lot about history by reading a textbook, but 42 students at Academy of the Canyons want to actually watch history unfold by attending the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C. this January.
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Race to support students
Little feet made big strides Sunday as scores of kids took part in the WiSH Education Foundation Run For Gold races in Newhall.
Police searching for 3 muggers
A man was mugged at gunpoint for his iPod and cash in Canyon Country Sunday afternoon, a local sheriff's spokesman said.
Man charged with reckless driving
A driver clocked speeding close to 100 mph through city streets, past Central Park and Saugus High School and through one red light, has been charged with reckless driving, according to a report filed by a local sheriff's deputy.
Windy weather blows through city
Following a blustery weekend in the Santa Clarita Valley, residents are likely to find themselves stepping over snapped branches and wind-swept debris today but without the strong winds that rattled windows and put things in motion.
New assistant city manager has deep roots
The city of Santa Clarita has followed Frank Oviedo throughout his professional career.
Today in the SCV: Sunday Feb. 24, 2013
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Employees of a Stevenson Ranch cellphone store found it easy to describe the man who ripped a demonstration iPhone off its stand in October and ran out the door.
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.
