Archive By Section - Santa Clarita Valley News
City OK’s stormwater fee rate change
Most Santa Clarita residents will see a dip in the tax they pay for stormwater fees next year under a plan approved by the City Council this week.
COC hosts physics presentation Oct. 16
The College of the Canyons Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering Technologies (MSET) division will host a physics presentation designed to shed scientific light on natural phenomena including rainbows, thunder and lightning.
Woman assists deputies in arrest
Deputies arrested a man Wednesday who allegedly used a stolen credit card to make purchases at a Castaic gas station over the past several months, authorities said.
Economic Development Corp. moves forward
To improve local business and attract new industry to the valley, the newly formed Economic Development Corp. asked the city to become a founding member of the organization at this week's Santa Clarita City Council meeting.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Oct. 15, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:Today is Wednesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2009. There are 78 days left in the year.
Candidates wrestle with COC budget
Wth campaigning for the Nov. 3 election in full swing, candidates vying for seats on the College of the Canyons board addressed issues of expensive textbooks and the availability of classes during a forum Wednesday hosted by the community college's student government.
Trustees adopt COC budget as funds shrink
College of the Canyons trustees Wednesday adopted a $192 million budget for the 2009-10 fiscal year as the community college faces a year of strong growth in student enrollment with fewer dollars coming from the state.
Rain jams freeway
Morning commuters sat in traffic jams Wednesday as the first storm of the season dropped more than an inch of rain in parts of the Santa Clarita Valley and turned the Newhall pass into a nightmare.
Bill would save Center
California lawmakers voted to restore $16.3 million in funding to domestic violence centers statewide Wednesday, just weeks after state Senate Republicans let the same bill die on the floor.
Governor signs campaign reform bill
Spouses and family members of California lawmakers will have to look for employment outside of their loved ones' election bids after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a bill this week making it a misdemeanor to put spouses or domestic partners on campaign payrolls.
CSEA Chapter endorses Berger for COC board
The local 725 Chapter of the California School Employees Association at College of the Canyons has endorsed Michael Berger for election to Seat No. 1 in the Nov. 3 Santa Clarita Community College District election.
COC becoming a TV show filming hot spot
"Weeds" star Mary Louise-Parker was busted by a crooked security guard at College of the Canyons for possession of marijuana.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Oct. 11, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:Today is Wednesday, Oct. 14, the 287th day of 2009. There are 78 days left in the year.
District leaves Milk Day up to teachers
The William S. Hart Union High School District will leave to individual teachers the decision whether to recognize Harvey Milk Day, a day set aside to honor the accomplishments of the controversial gay Bay Area politician, a district official spokeswoman said.
Deputy arrested after alleged DUI accident
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving drunk Sunday afternoon after he crashed a motorcycle into a car in Canyon Country, officials said.
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Real Life Church opens community center
Real Life Church has opened "Savia," a 23,600 square foot community center in Newhall, Real Life Church spent more than a year finishing the interior of a vacant building in the Stagecoach Plaza retail center on Newhall Avenue that was originally slated for a grocery store.
Coyotes are threat at local park
A coyote snatched a dog from a girl's arms in Valencia Summit Park, where sheriff's deputies and animal control workers responded Friday on a report of a jogger chased by a coyote, officials confirmed.
The Master's College holds 86th commencement
About 300 students from The Master's College marked the end of their college days during a Friday commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons in Valencia.
The Master's College holds 86th commencement
About 300 students from The Master's College marked the end of their college days during a Friday commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons in Valencia.
Fire doused near Golden Valley Road
A brush fire that broke out near Golden Valley Road on Friday afternoon blackened about half an acre and prompted a traffic jam as Golden Valley High School students left for the weekend.
UPDATE: Coyotes snatch dog, confront person at Valencia park
A coyote snatched a dog from a girl's arms in Valencia Summit Park, where sheriff's deputies and animal control workers responded Friday on a report of a jogger chased by a coyote, officials confirmed.
Bill introduced to help put buyers into homes
Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, announced new legislation Friday intended to help investors secure loans to fix up derelict homes and put them on the market.
UPDATE: Northbound I-5 shut down for an hour
The northbound Interstate 5 freeway through Newhall Pass was shut down for about an hour Friday after nine cars slammed into each other, backing traffic into the San Fernando Valley.
Closures for I-5 Truck Lane Project
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.
OJ to get Vegas court hearing on bid for new trial
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson will return next week to the Las Vegas courthouse where he was convicted of leading an armed sports memorabilia heist to ask a judge for a new trial on the grounds that his lawyer botched his case.
Highway 14 freeway closures due to pavement rehab
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of Antelope Valley Freeway SR-14 from Sierra Highway (Soledad Canyon Rd) to Palmdale Boulevard as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Closures are as follows and subject to change.
Canyon Country East Crime Report: Deputies investigate rape, property crimes
This week in Canyon Country-East we had 9 Part-1 crimes. Of those reported crimes, there was 1 rape, 2 assaults, 1 robbery, 2 burglaries, 2 larcenies and 1 vehicle burglary.
Calif. PUC looking into Valencia Water Company purchase
The California Public Utilities Commission has opened an investigation into Castaic Lake Water Agency's purchase of the Valencia Water Company.
SCV White Ribbon Week Encourages Graduating Teens to Make it Safe and Make It Home
VALENCIA, CA (May 9, 2013)-There are five names that will serve as reminders to Santa Clarita Valley teens this graduation season about the importance of driving safe and making it home.
Valencia: SCV Sheriff’s deputies bust suspected meth-dealing operation
Local drug squad deputies disrupted a meth-dealing operation in a Valencia neighborhood this week with the arrest of one man charged with possessing a controlled substance for sale, court documents show.
