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This just in from Congressman McKeon's office
Washington D.C. – Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon and Congressman Kevin McCarthy today announced legislation to redesignate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) Dryden Flight Research Center as the Neil A. Armstrong Flight Research Center and the Western Aeronautical Test Range as the Hugh L. Dryden Aeronautical Test Range. Joining Congressman McCarthy in introducing this legislation are Congressman Buck McKeon, Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, Congressman Ken Calvert, Congressman Lamar Smith, Congressman Steven Palazzo, and Congressman Adam ...
Granary Square schedules holiday festivities
Granary Square shopping center in Valencia will celebrate the holidays Saturday, Dec. 8, with holiday music, dance performances, karate demonstrations and the arrival of Santa on a fire truck - barring any fires, of course.
COC Symphonic Band to perform Monday
Conductor and professor Raymond Burkhart will be conducting the College of the Canyons Symphonic Band's first concert, aptly titled "Firsts," at 8 p.m. Monday in the Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook University Center lobby, located on the college's Valencia campus.
City Council votes to revise preservation rule
Santa Clarita City Council members have voted to revise the city's long-contested historic-preservation ordinance, though a final decision on the matter is still a few weeks away.
Branching into the holiday season
The star will be placed atop the 42-foot-tall Henry Mayo holiday tree today by Barry Gump of Andy Gump Inc. and families from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. A community celebration is planned 3:30-5 p.m. Sunday.
McKeon to continue as chairman
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon will continue to serve as chairman of the House Armed Services Committee when the new session of Congress gets under way in January, a spokeswoman said Wednesday.
Today in the SCV: Thursday, Nov. 29
Coffee Corner Women who are new in the SCV or in a new place in life, are invited to join the SCV Newcomers and Friends for "Coffee Corner" today at 10 a.m. The get together is a great way to learn more about the 180 member social clubs' activities, luncheons, and trips. Info: 661-296-0872 or 661-254-0205. 'Going for Gold in 'The Hobbit'' Michael Ward of Oxford University will speak at 7 p.m. at the Valencia ...
Home sales increase nationwide
Despite the effects of Superstorm Sandy in the Northeast, sales of existing homes increased across the country in October - along with prices, reported the National Association of Realtors earlier this month.
Antonovich lights county Christmas tree
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich presided over the county's annual Christmas tree lighting with a little help from the Castaic Middle School choir.
New security installed at Santa Clarita City Hall
Santa Clarita beefed up security measures at City Hall this week, restricting access to the upper floors where the City Council offices are and to some ground-floor rooms.
Water rates hiked for Val Verde and Acton
County supervisors have approved water rate hikes for residents of Val Verde and Acton in the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as for Malibu and the Marina del Rey.
UPDATE: L.A. County task force to fight child sex traffic
Members of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have agreed to form a new task force that will aim to fight sex trafficking of children in the county's foster care system.
Sheriff’s Station stresses car caution
Honda owners beware: Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station say your cars are among the most likely to be targeted by thieves.
Purse snatcher sought
Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station are seeking public assistance in nabbing an alleged purse snatcher.
This just in from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station
There were six reported Part-1 crimes in Castaic / Val Verde. There were two tractor trailers stolen from Castaic Rd., one from the Castaic Truck Stop and one from The Pilot Travel Center. There was one alcohol related assault where one person was arrested after hitting a family member with a bat. There were two reported burglaries, a residential burglary occurred off of Pine Crest Place and a vehicle burglary occurred at Castaic Storage on ...
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UPDATE: Preliminary report says chopper pitched forward
A helicopter that crashed during a reality TV production this month suddenly pitched down and hit the ground about a minute after taking off in early morning darkness, a preliminary report said Monday.
Hearing delayed in Sand Canyon street racer case
The murder case against two alleged Sand Canyon street racers was delayed a week, a court clerk said Monday.
UPDATE: 2 CalArts grads win Oscars for ‘Brave’
Two California Institute of the Arts graduates have collected Academy Awards for the Best Animated Feature Film "Brave," a CalArts spokeswoman said Monday.
Interstate 5 lanes to be closed this week
Santa Clarita - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes listed below as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). Ramp closures will be staggered. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.
Sequestration: Minimal Overall Impact to Los Angeles County Services
With across-the-board sequestration spending cuts scheduled to be imposed on March 1, 2013, Los Angeles County has completed a review of the potential financial threats the sequester poses to the nation's largest local government agency.
Tiny steps for tiny dancers
Students were introduced to tap, ballet and tumbling techniques as part of American Heart Month to promote good health and exercise during a dance class on Feb. 19.
Today in the SCV: Monday, Feb. 25, 2013
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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.
