Marathon preview: Thousands of runners, handful of road closures

More than 3,000 runners are expected to take over the valley when the Santa Clarita Marathon kicks off at 7 a.m. Sunday forcing road closures and attracting looky-loos.

Retired LAPD cop detects success in Saugus students

A retired LAPD homicide detective from the Hollywood division told Saugus High School AVID students Friday the secret to success: motivation.

News briefs

Planning Commission meets Tuesday The Planning Commission's public hearing on the proposed expansion of The Master's College campus is 7 p.m. Tuesday at the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd. The future development of the campus, which includes the creation of 54 condominium units and the extension of Dockweiler and Deputy Jake drives through the project site are on the agenda. Wallace hosts acting classes Acting coach Craig Wallace teaches the secrets ...

Cusumano receives health care award

Gary Cusumano received the 2008 Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon Healthcare Leadership Award for his contributions to health care and advocacy for Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon presented the award during a ceremony at the Tournament Players Club on Tuesday.

Prop. 8 and the school debate

No student in Santa Clarita Valley will be taught comprehensive sexual health education, which includes teaching about alternative marriage, regardless of the vote on Proposition 8, local educators said.

Students cast mock votes

Daniel Vreeland has solid reasons to support Sen. John McCain for president. Clark Wyatt is equally supportive of Sen. Barack Obama.

UPDATED: Get clocked?

Do a little dance, make a little love, get clocked tonight. Daylight Saving Time ended at 2 a.m., so it's time to set clocks back an hour if you haven't already. Synch up with the U.S. Naval Observatory Master Clock or the U.S. Government's official time Web site. This year, Daylight Saving Time -- not "Savings," notes the California Energy Commission's Web site -- started March 9. We will get to ...

The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 2, 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:

Violence ushers in the new year

One man was shot in the chest and another stabbed multiple times in separate Canyon Country incidents on the first day of the new year, officials said.

Taking the (polar) plunge

Two dozen brave swimmers made a splash at the third-annual Glacier Slide Polar Bear Swim Thursday.

Sparks fly in 2009

The observation tower at Six Flags Magic Mountain blasts out the news as thousands celebrated the New Year at the amusement park's inaugural "Rock N' Ride" party Wednesday.

Volunteering local veteran

At nearly 60, Robert Davison, already a decorated army veteran, decided his time to serve had come again.

Loans for fire victims available

Sandy Baruah, acting administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Tuesday that low-interest disaster loans are available to residents and business owners affected by the Marek and Sesnon wildfires.

Newhall Memorial adds 27 beds

Hospital officials converted 27 transitional-care beds for use by acute, medical-surgical patients at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, reducing the time emergency room patients wait for a bed.

UPDATED: Sign up today for kids' affordable healthcare

Today is "Enrollment Day" for the "Communities for Healthy Kids" program, which offers affordable health insurance to all children residing throughout Santa Clarita.

Hundreds take a look at new Emblem Academy

Granada Hills man sentenced in local forgery attempt

A 52-year-old Granada Hills man charged with trying to cash a forged check at a Valencia bank in January is now serving a three-year sentence.

SCV deputies chase down, capture burglary suspect

Jumping over fences, Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies chased down and captured a burglary suspect Wednesday in Canyon Country.

Former SCV family mourns murdered mother

The children of a former Valencia High School educator shot and killed in Woodland Hills on Valentine's Day are struggling with "the worst thing" imaginable as they make funeral arrangements for their mother.

‘4 of Hart’s’ group hits all the right notes

It began with the light tapping of a foot against a stage, buttressed by fingers snapping.

Santa Clarita Planning Commission approves vets’ housing project

A proposed low-income residential development that would house veterans and their families has cleared one hurdle: Members of the Santa Clarita Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project.

Former city manager to be ‘roastee’ for Samuel Dixon fundraiser

Former City Manager Ken Pulskamp will take the hot seat this year as the "roastee" for the 15th annual Elks Club roast to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc., organizers announced Wednesday.

Providence Holy Cross Nurses Among Nation’s Best

MISSION HILLS (Feb. 20, 2013) – Providence Holy Cross Medical Center received redesignation today as the Greater San Fernando Valley's only Magnet Hospital, the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellence.

UPDATE: Interstate 5 fully reopen after weather closure

A winter storm brought California much-needed rain and even a rare tornado, but the breadth and severity of snowfall in much of the state caught drivers by surprise and left hundreds stranded on mountain highways.

McKeon issues Statement on Civilian Furloughs

WASHINGTON- The Department of Defense today officially informed Congress of its intent to impose furloughs on the Department of Defense's entire civilian workforce as it copes with the automatic spending cuts known as "sequestration." The furlough program will go forward if sequestration is not avoided. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee made the following statement on the furloughs:

Emblem Academy open house today

Parents, prospective students and interested community members are invited to attend one of two open house events at Emblem Academy tonight.

'Every 15 Minutes' event set for Hart High School

Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, city of Santa Clarita and Hart High School will partner to stage the latest "Every 15 Minutes" event Thursday.

License compliance check in Acton

Officers from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will be in Acton today checking to ensure animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and that residents are complying with state licensing requirements.

Kinetic art in motion

A Southern California artist is hoping his latest exhibit of kinetic art will move enthusiasts at the College of the Canyons Art Gallery.

Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Feb. 20

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