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Independence Day Classic combines fit with fun
Raising money for local high schools while promoting healthy exercise and celebrating our nation's independence is the goal of the Independence Day Classic 5K race.
Minutemen rally in Santa Clarita
Nearly 200 local residents, activists and members of the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys Minutemen gathered at the Civic Center to voice their concerns about illegal immigration and increase support for imprisoned Ignacio Ramos, a former U.S. Border Agent, during the "Honor America/Secure our Border" rally on Saturday.
Two teen boys arrested in purse snatching
Two 17-year-old juveniles were arrested Saturday afternoon after allegedly trying to steal a purse from a woman's lap at Westfield Valencia Town Center, according to Lt. Tom Bryski of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. Bryski said the two juveniles, whose names were not released, were at the mall around 2:16 p.m. when they tried to snatch the purse of a woman sitting at the food court. The Santa Clarita and Palmdale residents then fled ...
Hearing set for college's grow plan
Plans to expand The Master's College in Placerita Canyon will begin the public hearing process at a Santa Clarita Planning Commission meeting Tuesday.
Golf fundraiser to help sister city
Swing a golf club in Santa Clarita, treat sick people in the Philippines. The city's second annual Sister Cities Golf Classic Tournament will take place Monday with the proceeds funding a medical clinic in Sariaya, Philippines, one of Santa Clarita's sister cities. Golfers can register for the tournament at 9 a.m. at the Robinson Ranch Golf Club and tee off at 10 a.m. The Santa Clarita Auto Dealers Association is co-sponsoring the event along with ...
Activities abound for Fourth of July
Independence Day festivities have a rich history in the Santa Clarita Valley, dating to the first Fourth of July parade in 1932. Its theme? "Old Times."
Families walk to help kids find new homes
Not too long ago, Jim and Michelle Riley came across a billboard advertising Child SHARE, a faith-based organization that helps families provide foster and adoptive kids permanent homes.
State senate race is for a 'tsunami seat'
The race for the 19th State Senate district maybe the most competitive and hotly contested seat in November's General Election, according to several political pundits. At a recent political rally in Santa Clarita, Democractic candidate Hannah-Beth Jackson have summed it a bit more visually.
Valencia power outage planned Monday
About 1,000 Valencia residents will lose power Monday while Southern California Edison upgrades its equipment to improve reliability, an Edison official said Friday.
Parade a local Fourth of July tradition
Gather the family, pack some snacks and put on the sunscreen because the annual Fourth of July parade is ready to roll across the streets of Newhall.
Rotary Club to provide patriotic pancakes
Last year they brought back the ever-popular blueberry pancakes, but this year the Rotary Club plans to get really fancy, offering patriotic red, white and blue pancakes at the 43rd annual Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club pancake breakfast.
Mr. SCV, John Boston, to be Grand Marshal of Fourth of July parade
Mr. SCV himself was chosen as this year's grand marshal. Signal Staff Writer Katherine Geyer had a few questions for the legendary John Boston, who answered as only John Boston would. Q: So Mr. SCV, how did you get the name Mr. SCV?
Two bond amounts used in survey
The survey commissioned by the Hart district to test the feasibility of placing a Proposition 39 facilities bond on the November ballot asked those surveyed about two different amounts for the potential bond. Of the 800 voters surveyed, half were asked if they would support a $300 million bond, and half were asked about a $240 million bond. Twice the usual number of voters were surveyed, doubling the sample, so that both numbers could be ...
Duck, duck goose: UPDATED with photos
Why did the geese cross the road? To get to a lake on the other side. A flock of Canadian geese, and a few ducks, waddle across the 10-lane Newhall Ranch Road at McBean Parkway a few times a day to get from one lake to another. Some drivers honk their car horns and swerve, while others screech to a halt to block traffic.
Hamburger named Saugus asst. principal
Diane Hamburger, who has been a science teacher at Saugus High School since 1989, has been named the school's new assistant principal. The William. S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board confirmed the appointment at Wednesday's meeting, and it will be effective July 1. Hamburger attended the meeting with her husband, Mark, their daughter, Nicole, and their twin sons, Jonathan and Jason.
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Felony vandalism charges filed against young man arrested on drug charges
A young man arrested on drug charges but described as a prolific graffiti vandal has been charged with a dozen felony counts of vandalism, authorities said Tuesday.
UPDATE: Attempted homicide suspect detained on I-5
A Castaic man wanted for assault with a deadly weapon and attempted homicide was in custody Tuesday after local sheriff's deputies arrested him following a brief pursuit.
Canyon Country: Witnesses describe moments of terror during bank robbery
SAN FERNANDO - Witnesses took the stand in San Fernando Superior Court on Tuesday to describe long moments of sheer terror as suspected gang members allegedly threatened and shouted at them during a Canyon Country bank robbery last fall.
Supervisors ask for further review of near $1 billion jail project
County supervisors put a temporary hold Tuesday on a proposal to build a new downtown Los Angeles jail - with a price tag of almost $1 billion.
Knight supports realignment reform
SACRAMENTO­– Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) attended a press conference this morning which introduced a series of bills to reform Prison Realignment in California. Assembly Bill 109 was passed by the California Legislature and signed by Governor Brown, taking effect in October, 2011.
SCV: Home sales continue march to recovery
Santa Clarita Valley home sales and prices continued their housing-slump recovery in February, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported Tuesday.
Suicide Is Second Leading Cause Of Death For College Students, Yet Too Few Seek Help
War deaths in Afghanistan number almost 2,100 young Americans lost since the U.S. entered that conflict in 2003. But most people are unaware that an even greater loss of young lives occurs every year on this nation's college campuses.
Open call for community photos
Community members are invited to submit their favorite local snapshots for the City of Santa Clarita's quarterly photography contest. The spring contest is currently underway and new submissions must be received by March 31, 2013 to qualify for a variety of cash prizes.
Today in the SCV: Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Rock Club meeting
Stevenson Ranch: Identity thieves strike SCV again
A team of at least two thieves looted a Saugus woman's purse, lifted her credit cards and, within 20 minutes, racked up a $4,300 tab at a local computer store after pulling a scam in a Stevenson Ranch clothing store.
UPDATE: SCV Deputies arrest graffiti suspect
A young man suspected of committing 160 acts of graffiti vandalism was booked Monday at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station on felony charges of possession of a controlled substance, officials said.
Acosta rallies support outside City Hall
About two dozen supporters joined City Council contender Dante Acosta on Monday to show support for his campaign on the steps of City Hall.
Newhall: 2 injured in 2-car collision
Two men were taken to the hospital Monday afternoon with undisclosed injuries following a two-vehicle collision in Newhall, fire officials said.
Saugus: Driver in March 10 crash charged with DUI
A 62-year-old Acton man injured in a rollover crash in Saugus a week ago was charged with impaired driving, local sheriff's officials said Monday.
Newhall: Stove fire causes brief alarm in town home complex
A stove fire created a significant amount of smoke and concern for some Newhall residents Monday. However, firefighters knocked the fire down quickly, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.
