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Wonderland fun in back-to-back festivals in Dec.
The city of Santa Clarita hosts a "Weekend of Wonderland Fun" in downtown Newhall on Dec. 5 and 6.
Laser prank could mean prison time
A common practical joke might cost Matthew Ponek time in jail. Deputies arrested Ponek Saturday night for shining a laser pointer at a Los Angeles County Sheriff's helicopter. The helicopter pilots were searching the Ash Glen Circle area in Valencia when the laser was pointed directly at the aircraft, said Lt. Brenda Cambra of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's station. Deputies in the helicopter tracked the beam to the residence and sent ground units in ...
Detectives seek help in Valencia murder case
Detectives are asking the community for clues regarding the homicide of Anthony Lombardi, a sheriff's official said.
Stabbing suspects sought
Five suspected gang members are at large after stabbing two men in Canyon Country early Sunday morning, a sheriff's official said.
School theaters move closer to reality
The theaters at Golden Valley and West Ranch high schools are facing more construction delays and the longer it takes to complete the buildings, the more expensive the projects become.
New Castaic High sites on the menu
Hart district officials are focusing on a short list of four possible sites for the long-awaited Castaic high school, a school board member said Thursday.
Third type’s the charm
The Los Angeles County Fire Department's new tool in the fight against wildland fires looks like a cross between an ice cream truck and a monster pick-up.
Pre-dawn raid nabs 21 alleged gangsters
A law enforcement sweep nabbed 21 alleged foreign national gang members hiding out in the Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday morning, a sheriff's official said.
Local deputies find a whole new way to patrol
The city of Santa Clarita's 60-plus miles of trails and paseos provide a great place for recreation, relaxing and even an alternative means of commuting that is friendly to the environment.
Tears, trauma after auto crashes
Two separate auto crashes at the intersection of Citrus Street and Valencia Boulevard sent one woman to the hospital, clogged local traffic and left a teenager in tears Wednesday morning.
Choir heading from Valencia to Vatican City
The Valencia High School Choir is scheduled to sing for the Pope at the Vatican in June 2009. Vatican officials selected Valencia from competing choirs around the world.
School district expects cash crunch
Hart district officials expect to slash $6.6 million from their already-approved 2008-09 budget due to state financial woes, a Hart official said Wednesday.
Sayre Fire 85 percent contained; air improves
The Sayre Fire held at 85 percent contained as of late this afternoon, burning a total of 11,234 acres since it began late Friday.
SCV Youth Orchestra gets county donation
The Santa Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra received $1,500 from the office of L.A. County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, which will provide support for the orchestra's instrumentation education program aimed at students eight years and older.
Book fair to benefit local museum
Barnes & Noble will host a book fair this Saturday and Sunday to benefit William S. Hart Museum. Museum volunteers will be on hand with a free bug show from the Natural History Museum's collection. Museum vouchers presented at checkout will provide 20 percent to the museum.
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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.
Pay a toll to avoid traffic
Facing a $100 million funding gap and potentially decades of construction, county transportation officials are exploring the possibility of using per-mile tolls to fund two new carpool lanes on Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Waiting for answers
A Las Vegas man is waiting to hear from local investigators about the traffic collision that claimed the life of his daughter three weeks ago, he said Thursday.
Today in the SCV: Friday Feb. 22, 2013
Today in the SCV
City looks for Amgen Tour volunteers
The Santa Clarita Local Organizing Committee for the 2013 Amgen Tour of California is looking for volunteers for the bicycle race's two-day stint in May.
DOD: Sequestration would cost California workers
California workers would earn approximately $420 million less in payroll if sequestration cuts go into effect, according to estimates released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Defense.
Boy injured in bicycle collision remains hospitalized
A 15-year-old boy injured a week ago when his bicycle and an SUV collided on a Valencia street remains in the hospital, a local sheriff's deputy said this week.
Funeral scheduled March 2 for slain educator
Funeral arrangements for a former Santa Clarita Valley high school educator shot and killed in Woodland Hills on Valentine's Day are to be held in Pasadena, two of the victim's daughters said Thursday.
Event drives home dangers of drunk, distracted driving
A portion of Newhall Avenue was transformed into a staged accident scene Thursday as students from Hart High School came face-to-face with the potential consequences of driving while intoxicated or distracted.
