CORRECTION: Tea helps fund exercise program for schools

More than two dozen people attended a weekend fundraiser to help support stretch-and-tone exercise classes for elementary school students in the Santa Clarita Valley.

This just in from Caltrans

DOWNEY – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the southbound San Gabriel River Freeway (I-605) connector road to the southbound Golden State Freeway (I-5) and up to three lanes of the northbound Golden State Freeway (I-5) between the I-5/I-605 interchange and Lakewood Boulevard to repair damaged pavement during the following days and times:

George Takei beams into Archie's Riverdale

PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Actor and equal rights advocate George Takei, whose portrayal of the Star Trek character in television and film has made him a science fiction legend, is crossing a new frontier this week by appearing as himself in issue No. 6 of Archie Comics' "Kevin Keller," a series about Riverdale's only gay teenager.

Frank Oviedo named Santa Clarita assistant city manager

Former city employee Frank Oviedo is set to return to Santa Clarita as its assistant city manager, city officials announced Tuesday.

This just in from Calfire

Sacramento - Winter is here! The days are shorter, the outside temperature is lower, and in some places, it's cold, icy and snowy. No matter where you live, winter brings a change in weather and a time to think about home-heating safety. Improper use or poorly maintained heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires and home fire deaths across the country. In fact, half of all home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January and February.

NorCal storms spell good news for water supply

The State Water Contractors said recent storms in Northern California have given California's water supply a boost statewide.

Antonovich: Transit must serve entire county

Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich called Monday for an "equitable regional transportation system" to focus on the entire county.

City to reseal Saugus streets this week

Street maintenance work will begin Wednesday in two Saugus neighborhoods and continue through Monday, Santa Clarita city officials announced.

Car restorer remembered

Mike Fennel's legacy may be seen by car aficionados as his extraordinary talent for bringing vintage cars back to life. But to family and friends, his sudden death on Sept. 19 signaled the loss of a man of integrity and passion.

Group raises alarm over state energy policies

On the heels of a rate hike approval for Southern California Edison consumers, an independent state oversight agency on Monday expressed concerns about California's overall energy policies and how they affect ratepayers.

Today in the SCV: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2012

Today in the SCV Author event New York Times best-selling author Dustin Thomason will debut his newest novel, "12∙21." The event is free and at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library, Community Room, 24500 Main St., Newhall 91321. For more information contact friends@santaclaritalibrary.com Introduction to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Introduction class to the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Take a one-hour class, held from 8-9 p.m., under Jean Jacques Machado Black Belt Nazih Khoury ...

UPDATE: Newhall man may have been killed by burglar

A man stabbed to death at his Newhall home early Sunday may have died confronting a burglar, homicide detectives said Monday.

UPDATE: Rain falls, cars collide in SCV

On the heels of a rainy weekend, more than half a dozen traffic collisions in and around the Santa Clarita Valley on Monday morning kept local deputies and California Highway Patrol officers busy, officials said.

Highway report

Gorman - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close multiple lanes of the Golden State Freeway (I-5) in north Los Angeles County as part of a $100.1 million pavement improvement project between Vista Del Lago Road and the Kern County line.

Stormy weekend gives way to sunnier forecast

Today in the SCV: Sunday Feb. 24, 2013

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Employees of a Stevenson Ranch cellphone store found it easy to describe the man who ripped a demonstration iPhone off its stand in October and ran out the door.