Phone law nets 10 tickets a day

An average of 10 people a day in Santa Clarita Valley were charged under the new "hands free" cell phone law passed a month ago, officials reported Thursday.

Water rules pass federal hurdle

Two measures aimed at imposing federal standards for perchlorate in drinking water passed a key Senate committee, Sen. Barbara Boxer said Thursday.

Deputies train for school shooting

Thursday was just a training day for the sheriff's deputies, but when the shots were fired at Arroyo Seco Junior High School, it was about as surreal as the real thing.

Junior high upgrade begins

A multi-million dollar modernization of Placerita Junior High School began this month as part of the Hart district's effort to renovate its campuses using funds from Measure V.

Hospital names rehab head

Dr. Surisham Dhillon has been named the new medical director of rehabilitation services at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, hospital officials announced this week.

COC offers free computer classes

College of the Canyons will offer a series of free one-day computer classes this fall, each designed for the typical adult home computer user.

Animation courses planned

This fall College of the Canyons' animation department is introducing two new courses in animation history and video game animation.

Whole Foods hosts event for children

Parents and kids looking for fun, healthy activities they can do together are invited to attend a Kids Summer Camp event this Saturday at Whole Foods Market in Valencia.

Heritage oak trees get reprieve

Oak tree advocates have lived to fight another day after having voiced their concerns in front of the county's Regional Planning Commission.

Rescuers thought puppy had been burned

A mixed-breed puppy has such a bad case of mange that the Hansen Dam lifeguard who found her thought she'd been burned, a local animal rescue worker said.

Chinese students visit Santa Clarita

Students from Daqing and Shanghai, China are in Santa Clarita for three weeks to see the sights and practice their conversational English skills.

‘Mom, there’s a big rig in the back yard’

Hours before a magnitude 5.4 earthquake rolled through the valley Tuesday, a Saugus neighborhood was shaken up by an out of control truck driver.

Pit bulls attack woman walking her dog

A Canyon Country woman walking her chihuahua was attacked by two pit bulls Tuesday morning, leaving her with puncture wounds on her neck and a broken finger.

SCV data will help quake predictions

Seismologists pouring over data surrounding Tuesday's earthquake in Chino Hills credit Santa Clarita for having provided valuable information needed to interpret what happened and to predict seismic activity.

Wanted: Money and 'good thoughts'

A mixed-breed puppy has such a bad case of mange that the Hansen Dam lifeguard who found her thought she'd been burned, a local animal rescue worker said.

Wind will die down but temps to rise

Winds are expected to ease off in the Santa Clarita Valley today following a day of high winds that caused some damage.

Today in the SCV: Thursday, Feb. 21

Today in the SCV

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.