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UPDATE: Einstein Academy withdraws appeal, plans to re-submit it
The Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences dropped its appeal to win an elementary school charter from the Saugus Union School District, a spokesman said Tuesday.
UPDATE: Man survives plunge down 200-foot ravine
A man survived after his car plunged more than 200 feet down a ravine off Sand Canyon Road he spent 24 hours hanging upside down inside the vehicle, where he was discovered Tuesday.
Obama vows job creation without adding to deficit
WASHINGTON (AP) - Pledging to revive a "rising, thriving middle class," President Barack Obama is promising to create new jobs without raising the federal deficit, calling for a "smarter government" but not a bigger one.
McKeon releases statement on State of the Union address
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement regarding President Obama's State of the Union address:
Einstein Academy plans to ask for 30-day delay in charter decision
Officials from the Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences plan to ask the Los Angeles County Board of Education to delay its decision in Einstein's latest attempt to gain approval for an elementary school charter in Santa Clarita, according to a statement released on the academy's website.
Woman injured in crash on Vasquez Canyon Road
A woman was injured and taken to the hospital this morning after her car hit a pole and went down an embankment on Vasquez Canyon Road in Canyon Country, fire officials said.
Metro to host public meetings on carpool lane construction
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority will host two public meetings in the Santa Clarita Valley this month to inform residents about Interstate 5 carpool construction.
Water Supply Cuts Imposed on California Public Water Agencies
Sacramento, CA –Water exports through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta (Delta) have been cut back dramatically due to the loss of approximately 232 Delta smelt, a fish species that lives year-round in the estuary. Between November 1, 2012 and January 31, 2013, California public water agencies have had deliveries curtailed by more than 700,000 acre-feet of water. This water could have been used in homes, businesses and farms across the state were it not for the ...
Carjacker chase ends in Saugus following foot pursuit
A Lancaster carjacking sparked a police chase into the Santa Clarita Valley Monday night and ended with a foot chase through the backyards of homes in Saugus, officials from two sheriff's stations said.
Henry Mayo CEO Elected Board Chairman of California Hospital Association
SACRAMENTO (February 12, 2013 ) – Roger E. Seaver, president/CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital in Valencia, has been elected 2013 chair of the California Hospital Association (CHA) Board of Trustees.
Official: Former cop likely not done with vendetta
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A prosecutor who filed a murder charge against a fugitive former Los Angeles police officer that could result in the death penalty said he believes the man hasn't finished carrying out his vendetta.
Council may extend shelter’s lease
The Santa Clarita City Council will consider extending a lease for the Santa Clarita Valley's winter homeless shelter tonight to keep the shelter where it is, rather than moving it to Castaic.
Today in the SCV: Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013
'Give Life' blood drive Comfort Keepers In-Home Care is teaming up again with the American Red Cross to host its second "Give Life" blood drive today between noon and 6 p.m at 23900 Lyons Ave., Santa Clarita, 91321. Don't miss the opportunity to give back to our community. All blood donated will remain in Santa Clarita. For more information call 661-287-4200. National Alliance on Mental Illness to host free workshop The National Alliance on Mental ...
UPDATE: Valencia man one of victims in helicopter crash
David Gene Gibbs was Hollywood's helicopter pilot to the stars. But to friends who were mourning him Monday, he was more than the actor and pilot behind "The Lost World: Jurassic Park" and "The Jackal" with Bruce Willis. "He was an amazing man," said friend Glenda Burdett of Canyon Country. "He was always volunteering his time," she said. "He took part in charity tournaments." Gibbs had plans to marry soon, Burdett said. But early Sunday ...
UPDATE: Bronze Star awarded to Afghanistan war veteran
Army Capt. Gabriel G. Surratt stood tall, straight and still as he was decorated with the Bronze Star Medal by Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon at the Newhall Veterans Historical Plaza in a special ceremony Monday.
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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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