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The little banks that could
While some national banks crash and others hoard their money, the current economic climate is sunny and bright for three local banks that serve the Santa Clarita Valley.
COC, Hart district host college day
College of the Canyons hosts the fifth annual Santa Clarita Valley College Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Valencia Campus. Representatives from more than 60 colleges and universities will attend to provide information about their programs to high school students and parents.
No charges yet in bus case
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Deputies and the Los Angeles District Attorney's office aren't in a rush to file charges against an alleged suicidal girl who brought a gun on a city transit bus, a sheriff's official said.
UPDATED: Smoke from Camp Pendleton fire wafts over SCV
UPDATED 11:10 a.m. A fire is burning on the U.S. Marines' Camp Pendleton in northern San Diego County, and smoke is blowing north into the Santa Clarita Valley, according to an L.A. County fire official. Marine firefighters were on the scene and battling the blaze, dubbed the "November Fire," and that it was 100 percent contained, said Corporal Gabriela Gonzalez, USMC spokeswoman. The fire burned between 1,400 and 1,900 acres, but damaged no structures, she said. ...
High gas prices fuel a dangerous combo
While gas prices hover at $3.50 a gallon and more mortgages are going to foreclosure, soccer moms and commuting dads are buying fuel-sipping motorcycles.
'Tis the season for rebuilding
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is lending a helping hand during the holiday season to victims of the recent California wildfires.
One step closer to bridging Santa Clarita
The city is one step closer to relieving traffic in Santa Clarita as the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday unanimously approved a contract topping $21 million for the construction of the cross-valley connector's final bridge.
A light in a dark economy
It's the slimmest growth in Santa Clarita Valley's job market since 1996, but in the midst of a shrinking economy, record layoffs and job cuts all over the country, the positive number stands out, regional economists said Tuesday.
County signs off on anti-bullying program
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors jump-started the effort to change Project 51 from one man's dream to education policy Tuesday.
Boxes of holiday wishes
This isn't the first year Santa received letters from hungry children. And it may not be the first year these children go without food or Christmas presents.
Local teachers honored
Watching autistic children - who normally go through life silent and alone - make new friends is far more important to Julie Hildebrand than receiving an award.
UPDATED: Power restored to more than 1,300 homes
Edison workers restored power to more than 1,300 homes after a possible equipment failure caused a three-hour blackout Tuesday.
Weather service warns of extreme fire danger
The National Weather Service issued a red-flag warning for the Santa Clarita and San Fernando valleys from 10 a.m. today to 4 p.m. Wednesday because of extreme fire danger due to high winds and low humidity.
News briefs
Business Expo officials expect 5,000 attendees The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce expects the 24th Annual Home & Business Expo to draw more than 5,000 locals and visitors this weekend. The event at College of the Canyons provides networking opportunities for the valley's business community. The weekend starts with a Taste of the Expo from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday. The cost is $20 and includes 10 food tickets. The Home & Business ...
Learning to dream big
Speakers challenged more than 200 attendees to find dynamic ways to start and build businesses despite the sluggish economy Tuesday at the third annual Dream and Discover Entrepreneurs Conference.
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'Read Across America' coming Friday
It's time to don the silly Dr. Seuss hat and break out your favorite copy of "The Cat in the Hat." Read Across America arrives on Friday, and dozens of activities are planned in schools around the Santa Clarita Valley as part of the celebration of reading.
High winds expected tonight
With breezy conditions expected to blow into town tonight, the National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas.
At least one arrest made in parole compliance check
At least one man was arrested during a series of parole and probation compliance checks Friday morning, a sheriff's official said.
Group takes aim at McKeon on gun control
Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, was placed firmly in the crosshairs of the nonprofit advocacy group Organizing for Action on Friday after the group rolled out an advertising campaign urging the congressman to support new gun-control measures.
