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SCV Enterprise Zone hits 1 year
For the past year, Santa Clarita has been in the "zone" and in that period, a little more than 40 businesses have taken advantage of some serious savings.
Another charred body found
The body of a Northern California man was found burned in his vehicle Sunday morning on Interstate 5 near Smokey Bear Road, according to officials.
Dems open Newhall headquarters
The presidential election may be four months away, but those throughout the Santa Clarita Valley who are politically inclined do not have to wait until Nov. 4 to participate in what may be a historic vote. Instead, they can start as soon as this weekend.
Chamber of Commerce members headed to China
International athletes aren't the only ones who will get a glimpse of what China has to offer this year.
SCV air quality unhealthful today
The fireworks might be over, but the dust from the Fourth of July has yet to settle. With sweltering temperatures expected to heat up the Santa Clarita Valley this week, today's air quality for the Santa Clarita Valley was listed as unhealthy, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Officials advise anyone with heart disease, asthma or other respiratory disease to minimize outdoor activities throughout the day. Also, children with sensitive conditions attending ...
Two spot fires doused
With a heat wave knocking on the Santa Clarita Valley's door, county fire crews rushed to extinguish two small brush fires near Placerita Canyon on Monday, the county Fire Department reported. Both fires were smaller than one acre in size.
Valencia man dies in crash
A Valencia man was killed early Monday morning after his vehicle crashed into the back of a disabled big rig along the right shoulder of the eastbound Foothill Freeway, officials said.
COC offers class for entrepreneurs
College of the Canyons is a popular destination for students of all ages to pursue their dreams.
Recording veterans' histories, one story at a time
If you are one of the thousands of veterans living in the Santa Clarita Valley, Herbert Hightower and Morris Deason want to hear your story.
Deputies arrest man for illegal fireworks
A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of an 18-year-old man on the Fourth of July, according to Lt. Tom Bryski of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Middle school in Castaic gets new principal
Castaic Union School District has selected Ellen Edeburn to take over the helm as principal for Castaic Middle School.
Castaic district reshuffles staff
The recent state budget cuts have led to a reduction in administrative staff at the Castaic Union School District, forcing the district to make some changes.
25,000 turn out for annual parade
Equipped with American flags, oversized umbrellas and their patriotic spirit, thousands of people lined the streets of downtown Newhall to cheer on the nearly 80 floats featured in the annual Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade.
Hundreds attend pre-parade pancake breakfast
Hundreds of local residents got an early start on their Fourth of July celebrations on Friday during the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club's annual morning pancake breakfast.
Canyon Country man arrested for burglary
Jason Remon, 24, was arrested Friday morning for allegedly breaking into a vehicle in a Canyon Country neighborhood, according to Lt. Andy Rosso of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
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At least one arrest made in parole compliance check
At least one man was arrested during a series of parole and probation compliance checks Friday morning, a sheriff's official said.
Group takes aim at McKeon on gun control
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, was placed firmly in the crosshairs of the nonprofit advocacy group Organizing for Action on Friday after the group rolled out an advertising campaign urging the congressman to support new gun-control measures.
Economists paint future a subdued rose
The economic recovery still has a way to go before total household income rises to pre-recession levels, but recovery is occurring, economic experts said during a Santa Clarita Valley conference this week.
Agua Dulce Women’s Club to hold fish fry
The Agua Dulce Women's Club will host a fish fry on Friday, March 8, as a fundraiser for club outreach in the community.
Local districts eye election date changes
All of Santa Clarita Valley's public school districts have voted in recent weeks to change the dates of their school board elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years.
Honor band brings together top student musicians
As local prep sports wrap up their winter competitions and look toward spring, student musicians in the Hart district get together for their own version of all-star teams - the junior high and senior high school honor bands.
Canyon Country crime report: Six vehicles stolen
Canyon Country-East, Zone 8, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snap Shot 02/11/2013 – 02/17/2013.
Knight introduces legislation urging Congress to avert sequestration
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to urge the President and Congress to avert federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" on the Senate Floor.
Authorities release ID of 6-year-old who died Thursday
Coroner's investigators released the name Friday of a 6-year-old girl who died after being found not breathing in a Canyon Country home this week.
Musicians rock for Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter
Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to a free concert this Saturday benefiting the Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter.
Santa Clarita Community College District’s ‘AA’ Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
SANTA CLARITA - The Santa Clarita Community College District's 'AA' Bond Ratings have been reaffirmed by two independent financial ratings firms - Standard & Poor's and Fitch - in advance of the college's upcoming bond refunding, scheduled to take place later this month. In addition, the college's $20.4 million in outstanding certificates of participation (COPs) received an affirmed 'AA-' status.
Hart district WiSH Foundation fundraiser scheduled Sunday
Placerita Junior High School will host a "Run for Gold" benefit this Sunday to raise funds for the William S. Hart Union High School District WiSH Foundation.
Pay a toll to avoid traffic
Facing a $100 million funding gap and potentially decades of construction, county transportation officials are exploring the possibility of using per-mile tolls to fund two new carpool lanes on Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Waiting for answers
A Las Vegas man is waiting to hear from local investigators about the traffic collision that claimed the life of his daughter three weeks ago, he said Thursday.
