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Canyon Country: Injured girl airlifted to hospital
A young girl who fell down stairs in Canyon Country was injured and airlifted to hospital today, emergency response officials said.
Dakota DeMott memorial installed
From a rocky, windy mountain top near Agua Dulce, the smiling face of Dakota DeMott looks down on the Santa Clarita Valley.
Today in the SCV: Thursday, March 14, 2013
Grief program A free community presentation on the tools and skills needed for working through significant emotional loss, such as loss of a loved one, divorce or other losses, will take place at 7 p.m.today. The event will be conducted at Action Family Counseling, 22722 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country. Info: 661-733-0692 or visit TheGriefProgram.com. Signal tip line Got a news tip? Call The Signal's tip line: 661-255-1234. Want your event listed? Email calendar@signalscv.com with ...
Measure QS oversight committee named
Members of the Castaic Union School District board have named the seven people who will serve on the Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee.
Assemblyman Wilk appointed to several key Assembly select committees
SACRAMENTO – Assembly Speaker John A. Pérez has appointed Assemblyman Scott Wilk to serve on the following select committees: Biotechnology; Community Colleges; Addressing Out of School, Unemployed Youth; Status of Boys and Men of Color in California; and Youth and California's Future.
Stevenson Ranch: Truck fire slows traffic on I-5
A big rig caught fire in the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Lyons Avenue today, slowing traffic and shutting down the freeway's slow lane, a fire official said.
Newhall: Public meeting scheduled for roundabout
The proposed Newhall roundabout will be the topic of discussion Thursday night as Santa Clarita officials host a meeting for those interested in learning more about the plan.
Santa Clarita Valley Catholics applaud papal choice
Local Catholics are rejoicing today with news of a newly elected pope. Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope Wednesday and chose the name Francis, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. "I am particularly excited for three reasons," said Kevin Francis Corcoran, who volunteers at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church's gift shop on Copper Hill Drive. "One, he's the first pope to take ...
Canyon Country: Bamboo reported to be weapon in assault
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies were searching Wednesday for two men believed involved in an assault in Canyon Country. The weapon was reported as a piece of bamboo.
Santa Clarita City Council votes to examine purchase of open space
The Santa Clarita City Council moved ahead with plans to increase its open space this week, signaling to the county it is interested in 62 acres of land set to go on the auction block.
CHP: It takes more than luck to avoid a DUI
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Motorists are reminded not to rely on luck when it comes to avoiding an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) this St. Patrick's Day. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is encouraging celebrants to plan a safe way home and designate a non-drinking driver before the festivities begin.
Man arrested after deputy finds seven different ID cards
Good patrol work led to the arrest of a young man on probation this morning when a local sheriff's deputy stopped him and found seven pieces of identification - none of which belonged to the man, a sheriff's spokesman said.
State Board of Education completes adoption of Common Core State Standards
SACRAMENTO-State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today that the State Board of Education approved anchor standards for English-language arts and literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects (ELA and Literacy). This completes California's adoption of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) that spell out clearly the broad skills students need to succeed in college and careers.
Two arrested in Canyon Country robbery incident
On Sunday, February 24th 2013, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Deputies responded to the 27500 block of Whites Canyon Road in the City of Santa Clarita in regards to a robbery that had just occurred. The victim reported that while walking through a parking lot he was approached by a group of males who surrounded him. One of the males displayed a handgun and demanded the victim's property along with making reference to the fact that he was a criminal street gang member.
Countywide DUI crackdown expected St. Patrick's Day
Los Angeles County, CA - As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the Avoid the 100 (law enforcement agencies) DUI Task Force Coordinators from all area law enforcement agencies are urging motorists to plan a safe ride home and never get behind the wheel drunk or drugged. During this holiday, police, Sheriff, and CHP throughout Los Angeles County will be on high alert, cracking down on drunk drivers as part of its Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over public safety campaign.
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UPDATE: Canyon Country resident killed in Castaic crash
A 46-year-old Canyon Country woman driving a catering truck was killed and her passenger injured following a two-truck traffic collision Tuesday on Highway 126 at Commerce Center Drive in Castaic.
SCV business leaders request specifics on chloride cleanup
Local business leaders asked the head of the regional water board for "hard numbers" on the cost of chloride cleanup Tuesday, but they got an "It depends" answer.
Funding OK'd for Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $67,000 federal grant to the Santa Clarita Valley Committee on Aging to provide caregiver support services, announced Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.
Attempted murder defendant misses court appears for 3rd time
A man charged with attempted murder, who was confined to a wheelchair when arrested a year ago, missed the start of his trial Tuesday when he failed to appear in court for the third time, a court clerk said.
Public censure an option for embattled Saugus district board member
Though some Santa Clarita Valley residents are calling for a Saugus Union School District board member's removal from office, board members are limited in what kind of punishment they can levy against him, a district official said Tuesday.
Supervisors delay discussion on storm water cleanup fee
County supervisors voted Tuesday to delay a planned discussion on a controversial measure that would charge a countywide landowner fee for storm water cleanup.
COC adds new summer session
SANTA CLARITA - College of the Canyons officials have announced the addition of a new five-week summer session beginning June 24, with students and community members from across the region encouraged to search the college's growing schedule of classes and register for their seat today!
UPDATE: Valencia fire prompts swift response
Almost as quickly as they gave it a name Tuesday, local firefighters extinguished the Grove Incident brush fire in Valencia.
Hart district announces provisional appointment to governing board
Mr. Paul B. Strickland, member of the Governing Board of the Wm. S. Hart Union High School District, has submitted his resignation as a member of the Board, effective May 1, 2013.
Powerhouse Fire workshop scheduled today
A workshop is scheduled today for Powerhouse Fire victims to help them connect with recovery services, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich announced.
Convicted murderer pleads not guilty to rape charges
A convicted murderer living in a mobile home park in Acton has pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of rape at the Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Court, a court official said.
Special meeting called over alleged Nazi-related postings
The Saugus Union School District scheduled a special meeting for Thursday night, and some parents were investigating the possibility of a recall, after online reports that a member was implicated in alleged social media postings regarding Nazism.
‘Jeopardy!’ meets history at Valencia school
What do you get when you cross California history with "Jeopardy!"?
Santa Clarita Valley EDC to meet with water board administrator
Local business leaders plan to weigh in on the chloride issue today when they meet with Sam Unger, chief administrator for the regional water board that fined the local sanitation district $225,000.
UPDATE: Young cardiac arrest victim improving
A Santa Clarita Valley elementary school youngster was hospitalized Monday after suffering cardiac arrest. The boy was rushed from Pacific Crest Park near Mountainview Elementary School to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital around 11:30 a.m. after his heart stopped beating, officials said. By 5 p.m., he was reported to be doing better. "He was still in the hospital but ... he wasn't hooked up to any machines," Lt. Tom Bryski of the Santa Clarita Valley ...
