Magic Mountain hosts safe and sober New Year's Eve party

Magic Mountain tests the countdown to the New Year on the Sky Tower Monday night. On Wednesday the countdown to 2009 begins at the Rock N' Ride New Year's Eve Party. The event is an alcohol-free, family-oriented party of rides, music, dancing and more. Sponsors include the city of Santa Clarita, Coca-Cola and The Signal. Tickets are $25 and are for sale at The Signal's offices, 24000 Creekside, on Auto Row in Valencia. For more information, ...

Identity thief headed to prison

A San Fernando Court judge sentenced identity thief William Schaeffler to 16 months in state prison after Schaeffler pleaded no contest to commercial burglary Tuesday.

Santa’s little helpers help restock Food Pantry

Castaic Middle School Associated Student Body members collected more than 1,500 food and personal-care items for people in need during the holiday season.

Clock strikes midnight for full softener rebates

Residents have until midnight Wednesday to take advantage of the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District's automatic water softener rebate at 100 percent of the reasonable value of their unit between $275 and $2,000.

Valencia library seeks books for book sale fundraiser

The Friends of the Library of the Santa Clarita Valley will host its Winter Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. Jan. 10.

SCV sheriff''s deputies stress safe New Year

"Make it a joyous start to 2009, not a tragic one," said Capt. Anthony La Berge of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

Saving money could be bad for your health

Despite tough economic times, Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital officials warn Americans to pay attention to their health.

Garbage: What a terrible waste

Santa Clarita residents recycled 54 percent of their garbage in 2006, said Travis Lange, city environmental services manager.

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Lt. Governor stumps in SCV Thursday Lt. Governor John Garamendi will be in Santa Clarita to support Carole Lutness in her effort to attain a seat in the California Assembly from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Valencia Hills Clubhouse, 24600 Oakvale Road in Valencia. Garamendi recently announced his bid for governor in the 2010 election. The event will include music by The Freedom People and speeches by Garamendi, Eric Bauman, the chair of ...

Program disarms probationers

Cooperation is the key to a county law that keeps guns out of the hands of probationers, said a spokesman for a local legislator.

Country club honors McKeon for effort

Valencia Country Club officials named U.S. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, honorary chairman of Birdies for the Brave, a golf tournament fundraiser held Nov. 24 at the country club as part of a greater national military outreach program supporting the brave men and women in uniform and their families.

‘Pirate ship’ docks in yard

Families looking for an exciting non-scary Halloween event can find one in Canyon Country where a couple just finished building an elaborate pirate ship.

City Council wrap: Tuesday night meeting

At the Santa Clarita City Council's meeting Tuesday night, councilmembers unanimously voted to direct city staff to meet with the more than 10 speakers who voiced their concerns at the meeting about how the local public access channel would be managed. See Thursday's edition of The Signal for more on this story.

Swift bugs out of Placerita

It's what Ian Swift calls a "bittersweet" moment. The superintendent of Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center spent his last full day at the park Tuesday and is heading to the Bay Area as a biologist for the Contra Costa Water District where he plans to restore the habitats of threatened and endangered species. The Santa Clarita City Council honored Swift at Tuesday's meeting. "Ian Swift is one of those wonderful people from the ...

School may hire firm to review suicide

The Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District might hire an outside agency to investigate the suicide of Jeremiah Lasater, a school board official said.

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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