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Stay Green is First Business in the SCV to Receive Award from Sen. Pavley
Santa Clarita, CA, Feb. 15 – Stay Green Inc. was the proud first recipient in the Santa Clarita Valley of Sen. Fran Pavley's monthly sustainability award, which is given to businesses and organizations throughout Pavley's 27th district that prioritize the environment.
Schools, government offices closed for Presidents Day
Government offices and local schools will be closed Monday as the nation observes Presidents Day.
Pavley to chair Dept. of Parks audit review hearing
SACRAMENTO–The Senate Natural Resources and Water and Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committees will host a joint hearing on February 20, 2013 to review the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The Committees will review the recent audits of undisclosed funds and the State Parks compliance with 2012 legislation. This public hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held in Room 4202 of the State Capitol Building.
Sweethearts at the Senior Center
The Silvertone Singers entertained lovers, friends, sons and daughters, and moms and dads Thursday at a free concert and dance at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.
SCVEDC and College of the Canyons partner for economic outlook event
Santa Clarita, CA – The economic recovery has been nothing short of a rollercoaster with significant challenges and triumphs. What does 2013 have in store? The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) and College of the Canyons will host the 2013 Economic & Real Estate Outlook event on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Railroad Cafe to stop selling TAP cards
Newhall's Railroad Cafe will stop selling transit-access passes for Santa Clarita's bus system on Wednesday, according to the city.
Hart district seeks community input on Castaic high school name
Anyone interested in weighing in on the name of the proposed Castaic-area high school can now do so online through a survey run by the William S. Hart Union High School District.
Today in the SCV: Friday Feb. 15, 2013
Today in the SCV Nominations sought Zonta Club of SCV seeks nomination for "Women in Service." The Women in Service celebration allows the community to recognize women in SCV who have made a difference in the community or improved the status of women. Participating organizations nominate a member, after which one person will be selected for the Carmen Sarro Award. Nominations must be returned by Feb. 22. Celebration event will be held Saturday, March 23, ...
Kids cook up slice of California
With dollops, dashes and a bit of dicing, 26 fourth-grade chefs whipped up a meal to feed more than 100 people at the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Service Agency on Thursday.
Studio Santa Clarita Video Show launches
Studio Santa Clarita, a video feature magazine looking at daily life in the Santa Clarita Valley, is now showing on signalscv.com. On page A2 of The Signal daily print edition, you can also scan the QR code and watch the latest show on your mobile device.
City reports slight decrease in graffiti compared to last year
Despite a decrease in graffiti incidents in 2012 compared to 2011, Santa Clarita clean-up crews still removed an average of 17 graffiti tags per day last year, according to a city report released Thursday.
Valencia Water director named
The Valencia Water Company ­-­­­­ recently purchased in a controversial move by Santa Clarita Valley's water wholesaler through a stock buy-out - has a new director.
SCV sheriff’s investigators arrest alleged romancing burglar on Valentine’s Day
Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department detectives arrested a man in Saugus on Thursday for allegedly stealing from women after romancing them online, a sheriff's official said.
Fox named to California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission
(SACRAMENTO)-Assemblymember Steve Fox (D-Palmdale) announced today that he has been named as a member of the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission (CDIAC). In addition to serving on the commission, Fox also serves on the committees for Higher Education, Veterans' Affairs and Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy, and chairs the Select Committee on Community Colleges.
Local skateboarding dog ‘Champ’ dies
Champ, an English bulldog and one of the Santa Clarita Valley's own skateboarding "wonder dogs," died suddenly on Wednesday, his owner said today.
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Hearings set Thursday for proposed Valencia Water rate increase
The California Public Utilities Commission will hold two public hearings Thursday on Valencia Water Company's proposed rate increase.
15th annual SCV Relay for Life kicks off Saturday
The 15th annual SCV Relay for Life kicks off Saturday at Central Park in Saugus. The fundraiser to combat cancer will run 24 hours from 10 a.m. Saturday to 10 a.m. Sunday, with participants walking laps the entire time - some remembering lost ones, some celebrating victories or hoping for more.
Newhall Crime Report: Deputies respond to property crimes
This week Newhall (Zone 6) had eight part one crimes reported. Two shoplifting incidents, three petty thefts, one assault, one commercial burglary, and one stolen vehicle.
Canyon Country man gets 64 years to life in shooting of neighbor
A Canyon Country man who shot and killed his neighbor following a vicious seven-year feud has been sentenced to 64 years to life in prison.
UPDATE: Blaze in Valencia held to 1 1/2 acres
A Santa Clarita Valley brush fire that was initially reported as two separate blazes was doused by Los Angeles County firefighters in the Valencia Industrial Center today.
College of the Canyons Plans Educational Trip to Cuba
SANTA CLARITA-Imagine what it would be like to wander around the streets of Havana with a camera, capturing scenes of everyday life in Cuba: the bustling squares, majestic cathedrals, iconic cigar shops and "Yank tanks," the classic American cars that still zoom down Cuban roads as vestiges of a bygone era.
Saugus: HOA structures vandalized with anti-Semitic symbols
Vandals defaced HOA complex structures with racist slogans and anti-Semitic symbols during the weekend in Saugus, prompting a probe by local sheriff's detectives, a manager for the property said Monday.
Santa Clarita road closures for the Amgen Tour of California
The following road closures are planned within the city of Santa Clarita Tuesday and Wednesday for the Amgen Tour of California.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, May 13, 2013
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UPDATES: Biking activities take center stage in Santa Clarita Valley
You might call today the kick-off of Bicycle Week in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Insanity plea by Holmes holds risks for both sides
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (AP) - One of James Holmes' lawyers asked a judge on Monday to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in the Colorado theater shootings. Such a plea is seen as his best hope of avoiding the death penalty in the killings of 12 people at a packed midnight showing of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora. Changing the plea still carries risks for Holmes but moving in that direction ...
Smoke from controlled burn alarms Castaic residents
Smoke from a controlled burn near Hasley Canyon alarmed some Castaic residents this morning, a Fire Department spokesman said.
City budget projected to be slightly smaller than last year
Even as state and national economic conditions continue to improve, Santa Clarita's proposed budget for next year will actually shrink a bit, City Manager Ken Striplin said at a recent budget study session.
Homeowners face challenges from high-speed rail project
While the planned California high-speed rail isn't expected to arrive in the Santa Clarita Valley for 20 to 30 years, homeowners are already being held hostage to what some call a boondoggle and others say is a step into the modern transportation era for the state, some local residents say.
Kids and youth compete in the Antelope Valley Youth Rodeo Association Junior Rodeo
About 90 contestants raced, roped and rode in the Antelope Valley Youth Rodeo Association Junoir Rodeo on Sunday at JPK Arena in Agua Dulce.
