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On track to the holidays
It's official, the holiday season has arrived with Santa Claus stopping in Newhall Sunday night on the Metrolink Holiday Toy Express.
City libraries embrace ‘The Hobbit’
J.R.R. Tolkien fans, take note: The Santa Clarita Public Library has three weeks of special programming that kicks off this week in conjunction with the upcoming release of the film "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."
Returning Thanksgiving travelers jam roads
Heavy "holiday traffic" proved light on traffic collisions, said one California Highway Patrol Sunday.
Homeless woman describes life in the SCV
Editor's note: Earlier this year as the Santa Clarita Valley's only homeless shelter prepared to shut its doors, The Signal profiled a member of the local homeless community. Now, as the winter shelter prepares to reopen Dec. 1, we offer another glimpse into the life of a local homeless individual. At the request of the woman interviewed, we have changed her name.
Today in the SCV: Monday, Nov. 26, 2012
Today in the SCV Golden Valley Marching Band is collecting donations for Goodwill today. Please help us raise money for our music program. Bring your clothing, small household items to the student parking lot in front of the band room at 27051 Robert E. Parkway, Santa Clarita, 91321 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weekly mindful guided meditation group at SCVi charter school, go to main entrance, follow the signs to "The Village" upstairs at ...
Truck fire on 405 slows traffic
A truck fire reduced Sunday morning traffic to a crawl on Interstate 405 near Rinaldi Street, fire officials confirmed.
Santa and Rover offer holiday greetings
Pet Assistance brings a Santa Clarita Valley holiday tradition to life on Dec. 2, or Dec. 8, at two different locations this year.
Employers, teachers share notes
While reading, writing and arithmetic may be the basic staples taught in schools across the nation, local educators learned recently there is an equally strong demand by employers for "soft skills" - the ones that aren't necessarily built into classroom drills or tangible enough to measure on a test.
College hosts street fair
What do alpacas, marshmallow shooters, homemade soaps, inspirational Bible photographs and fitness-emphasis hula hoops all have in common?
Businesses highlight local opportunities
What local educators did not expect to find when they visited several businesses for the Educators In Industry forum this month was the local jobs and career opportunities for students.
Today in the SCV: Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012
The festively decorated Metrolink Holiday Toy Express will stop at the Jan Heidt Newhall Metrolink Station to give holiday performances and collect donations for the "Spark of Love Toy Drive" 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25. Residents are invited to greet the Holiday Toy Express and bring a new, unwrapped toy to be collected by Santa, Mrs. Claus and friends aboard the train. All toys will be donated to the Southland Firefighters' "Spark of Love Toy ...
Controversial appeal before City Council
A father's quest to build his dead son's dream house now lies in the hands of Santa Clarita City Council members, who will hear his appeal during this week's council meeting.
Crash injures at least two in Valencia
At least two people were injured in a two-car crash at the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and Cinema Drive earlier this afternoon.
Investigator says two Canyon Country fires are unrelated
The two fires that started within five days of each other at the Sierra Canyon Apartments in Canyon Country appear to be unrelated incidents, an investigator said today.
Panel: Busy kids mean less crime
Businesses that hire at-risk youth help the entire community by combatting crime, a panel of experts said at a Valley Industry Association luncheon this week.
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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
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