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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.
SCV stores open with deals a day early for Black Friday shoppers
By Luke Money Signal Staff Writer Santa Clarita Valley residents jumped right on the Thanksgiving night shopping opportunities as retailers enticed Black Friday shoppers into stores Thursday nationwide. "It's Black Thursday and Friday combined," said Jackie Fernandez, a retail expert at the consulting firm Deloitte. "This is going to be a new normal of how we shop." Hundreds of local shoppers were lined up outside the Sears store at Westfield Valencia Town Center at 8 ...
Today in the SCV: Saturday Nov. 24, 2012
Today in the SCV The Santa Clarita Street Fair is one of the SCV's most vibrant and active community events. The Street Fair happens on the fourth weekend of every month at the College of the Canyons parking lot at 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Valencia 91355. It's open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Discover an incredible marketplace of vendors teeming with arts, crafts, jewelry, fashionable ...
Antonovich: County needs sex trafficking task force
Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has proposed a countywide task force charged with addressing the problem of sex trafficking of minors in the foster care system.
Emblem Elementary School project at 85 percent completion
After more than two years of setbacks, delays and rescheduling, Saugus Union School District officials estimate the work at Emblem Elementary School is now 85 percent complete.
This just in from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station
As preparations begin for the holiday season, Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) http://www.socalgas.com/ is reminding its customers of important safety tips to keep friends and loved ones safe during the holidays and year-round.
CORRECTION: Senior Center Foundation eliminates positions
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center Foundation - a group created to raise money for the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center - has eliminated its only two paid positions including that of its director, Kathy Crone, it was announced Wednesday.
Local shoppers hit the stores on Black Friday
Long lines and chilly weather did little to dampen the enthusiasm of local shoppers as stores opened their doors for Black Friday sales.
Thousands fed and fitted in Newhall
From Thanksgiving meals served up at the senior center to Thanksgiving meals served up at the annual Thanksgiving Feast on Main Street, a visitor to either would emerge with only one conclusion - there's a lot of love in Newhall. At about noon Thursday, just as mashed potatoes were being plopped onto plates at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, paper plates were buckling under the same fare in front the Newhall Bicycle Co. ...
Cemex bills near dead end
While their sponsors remain officially optimistic, two congressional bills to halt a giant open-pit mine in Canyon Country appear to be dead in the water - at least in their current forms - as the 112th Congress wraps up.
Pamela Anderson visits fowl friends at Gentle Barn off Sierra Highway
Actress Pamela Anderson celebrated her Thanksgiving Day by feeding turkeys instead of eating them.
Principal starts at Rancho Pico Junior High School
Erum Jones calls her position as the new principal of Rancho Pico Junior High School a "dream come true."
Today in the SCV: Friday, Nov. 23, 2012
Holiday Home Tour VIP Gala to benefit the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital will be held today. Guests attending this Preview Gala will enjoy an exclusive first look at the homes and enjoy a festive buffet dinner. Tickets are $100 and can be purchased from www.henrymayogiving.com or 661-253-8051.
Local shoppers get early start on Black Friday
Target opened at 9 p.m. Thursday with a doorbuster deal of $349.00 for a HDTV.
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Honor band brings together top student musicians
As local prep sports wrap up their winter competitions and look toward spring, student musicians in the Hart district get together for their own version of all-star teams - the junior high and senior high school honor bands.
Canyon Country crime report: Six vehicles stolen
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Knight introduces legislation urging Congress to avert sequestration
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to urge the President and Congress to avert federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" on the Senate Floor.
Authorities release ID of 6-year-old who died Thursday
Coroner's investigators released the name Friday of a 6-year-old girl who died after being found not breathing in a Canyon Country home this week.
Musicians rock for Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter
Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to a free concert this Saturday benefiting the Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter.
Santa Clarita Community College District’s ‘AA’ Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
SANTA CLARITA - The Santa Clarita Community College District's 'AA' Bond Ratings have been reaffirmed by two independent financial ratings firms - Standard & Poor's and Fitch - in advance of the college's upcoming bond refunding, scheduled to take place later this month. In addition, the college's $20.4 million in outstanding certificates of participation (COPs) received an affirmed 'AA-' status.
Hart district WiSH Foundation fundraiser scheduled Sunday
Placerita Junior High School will host a "Run for Gold" benefit this Sunday to raise funds for the William S. Hart Union High School District WiSH Foundation.
Pay a toll to avoid traffic
Facing a $100 million funding gap and potentially decades of construction, county transportation officials are exploring the possibility of using per-mile tolls to fund two new carpool lanes on Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Waiting for answers
A Las Vegas man is waiting to hear from local investigators about the traffic collision that claimed the life of his daughter three weeks ago, he said Thursday.
