Today in the SCV: Monday, Dec. 24, 2012

Today in the SCV Christmas Eve Worship Everyone is invited to join in one of three worship services on Christmas Eve at the Santa Clarita United Methodist Church at 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91350. The 5 p.m. service is a family-friendly service that includes the children's Christmas Pageant, "Dude, You Hear What I Hear?" The 9 p.m. service is a traditional service with Christmas carols, an orchestra and candlelight. The 11 p.m. service ...

UPDATE: Fight breaks out at Westfield Valencia Town Center

Two people were arrested and charged with assault with a deadly weapon after a fight broke out at Westfield Valencia Town Center around 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, according to Lt. Tom Bryski of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.

McKeon calls past year 'frustrating,' but cites several successes

Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, said it has been "frustrating to try and get anything done" in a divisive and clashing U.S. Congress over the last year.

Turf war: Homeowners called before their association’s board for installing an artificial lawn

Saugus residents Dawn and Arthur DeVine-Pelt both drive hybrid vehicles, they practice good recycling habits and exchanged all of their light bulbs for energy efficient ones, but months after they installed an artificial lawn in their front yard, the couple received a notice to appear before their local homeowner's association.

Telepresence robots let employees 'beam' into work

PALO ALTO, Calif. (AP) - Engineer Dallas Goecker attends meetings, jokes with colleagues and roams the office building just like other employees at his company in Silicon Valley.

Doctor accepts donations

Year in review: Big year for SCV Olympians

The Santa Clarita Valley has been known as a breeding ground for athletic talent. Many of its great athletes have been on display at stadiums and arenas across the country. But in August 2012, an international audience got to see the SCV's bright talent on the grandest stage - the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The SCV had four athletes who grew up in the area in the games (sprinter Allyson Felix, runner Alysia Montano, ...

Citizens for Castaic may sue Hart

Representatives from the William S. Hart Union High School District and a local advocacy group have held a series of meetings recently trying to avoid a lawsuit the group has threatened to file over the proposed high school in Castaic, according to district officials.

Hats top off kids’ play

Hats off to the more than 60 first graders in three classes at Sulphur Springs Elementary School in Canyon Country who sang carols for their parents decked out in various styles of head wear during a holiday assembly.

Local DUI checkpoint nets two arrests, 14 citations

Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station arrested two for driving under the influence at a checkpoint in Valencia Friday night.

Today in the SCV: Saturday Dec. 22, 2012

Blankets of love Hand made blankets, throws, quilts and afghans are being requested from the community for several efforts of caring and comfort for the holidays. SCV homeless, seniors and veterans will be presented with these gifts and some will be going out to our troops in Afghanistan and wounded warriors. Cash donations accepted to cover shipping costs can be made to: Prayer Angels for the Military, 21609 Old Orchard Road, Newhall, or through PayPal ...

Newhall Community Center hosts Christmas event

It was an "intergenerational" Christmas celebration, said Julie Calderon, Newhall Community Center supervisor.

Postal Service program assists 75 families in the SCV

A 100-year-old tradition is still going strong in the Santa Clarita Valley, as 75 local letters to Santa were answered by area residents this year at the U.S. Postal Service's Processing and Distribution Center in Santa Clarita.

Year in Review: Speed a common factor in fatal crashes

If local traffic collisions this past year could be summed up in two words, they would have to be: speed kills.

Walmart grocery at Town Center back on the table

Westfield notified the city of Santa Clarita's planning commission a week ago that it wants to move forward with a discussion about planning changes it requested to locate a Walmart Neighborhood Market at the Valencia Town Center, said a spokesman for the city on Friday.

Saugus board raises concerns at Einstein charter hearing

The Albert Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences began its fourth attempt to charter an elementary school in the Saugus Union School District with a public hearing Tuesday night.

Baca introduces new Assistant Sheriff Terri McDonald, new Chief Ted Sexton

New Assistant Sheriff Terri McDonald and Chief Ted Sexton Introduced On Monday, March 18, 2013 at Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau, Sheriff Lee Baca introduced Terri McDonald as the new Assistant Sheriff of Custody Division. She will have the responsibility of overseeing the largest jail system in the nation with nine custody and correctional facilities and over 18,000 inmates. In addition, Assistant Sheriff McDonald will supervise the Education Based Incarceration Bureau, which is an important component within ...

Today in the SCV: Wednesday, March 20, 2013

'Teen Scene Plugged-In' event