Benz Road residents disconcerted

Benz Road winds lazily through one of the many picturesque canyons in the Santa Clarita Valley. The Saugus street is bordered by solidly middle-class homes featuring mature trees that cast shade on green lawns; the smell of wet grass wafts on light breezes.

First rain of season arrives

It was only a trace amount, but the Santa Clarita Valley got its first rain of the season when a weak storm passed through Southern California on Saturday.

SCV ponders ‘one vision’ for growth

Editor's note: As development becomes an increasingly charged topic in the Santa Clarita Valley, The Signal begins "The Big Picture," a series on plans for growth in the SCV. Click here for the rest of the stories.

Local boy in dire need of bone marrow transplant

The chances of Canyon High School senior Nate Sparks living are drastically reduced if a bone marrow donor is not found soon.

Reading is fun ... really!

A good idea became a great community outreach as nearly 200 parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and administrators attended elementary school with their kids for an evening class on how to comprehend reading.

Two Harts, different arts

Another William S. Hart from Santa Clarita could end up famous, but this time for the wrong reasons.

There's a new mayor in town, sort of

Mayor Pro-Tem Frank Ferry will be sworn in as Santa Clarita's new mayor on Tuesday, and he already has his eye on the troubled economy's impact on Santa Clarita, running efficient City Council meetings and connecting with local youth.

A Masterful performance

Students are proclaiming their holiday spirit in a series of eight "Come Christmas Sing" concerts at The Master's College.

Local cheer teams compete Sunday

Spirit Club International will host a cheer competition Sunday at Canyon High School, 9300 Nadal St. in Canyon Country.

Crawford to speak at chamber luncheon

City of Santa Clarita Marketing and Economic Development Manager Jason Crawford will speak on the city's participation with film and tourism at the next Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce quarterly membership luncheon, set for 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the Hyatt Valencia.

Holiday Toy Express thrills Santa fans in Newhall

Metrolink's annual Holiday Toy Express rolled into the Santa Clarita Valley Friday night, presenting a visit from Santa and Company to the delight of local residents who met the train at the Jan Heidt Metrolink station in Newhall.

City Council agenda preview

The Santa Clarita City Council will consider the following items at its meeting Tuesday evening:

Lions pull Santa through city streets

For the 19th year, Santa Float of the Castaic Lions Club will be providing an opportunity for children to see and talk to Santa riding atop his sleigh. Starting Sat, Dec. 6 and continuing for 11 nights , Santa will be visiting the neighborhoods of Castaic and Val Verde.

High-wind advisory in effect

A high-wind advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service.

Literary & Arts get festive

The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation opens its Literacy & Arts Festival with three Christmas activities beginning Friday.

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

Today in the SCV