Hospital care, Part 3: One-stop health care attracts locals

Editor's note: Third in a series on SCV residents' regional hospital options. Read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 4.

Farmer's Market: A fresh start

The Thompson family of Castaic goes grocery shopping every Sunday, but they don't clip coupons or push shopping carts.

The Signal.com's Daybreak: Jan. 5, 2008

Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:

Hospital care, Part 2: Medical center is a providential option for residents

Editor's note: Second in a series on SCV residents' regional hospital options. Read Part 1, Part 3 and Part 4.

UPDATED: Fire sends 20 people packing

An apartment fire sent 20 people scrambling to safety and one man to the hospital with second-degree burns over 40 percent of his body Sunday night, a sheriff's official said.

Wal-Mart honors another teacher

Zach Ambrose, who teaches modern civilization and coaches volleyball at Saugus High School, is a local 2008 Wal-Mart Teacher of the Year.

If there’s money, they will build it

A Big League Dreams sports park planned for Santa Clarita is on hold until the economy turns around, a city official said.

Running in the rain? No problem.

A few rays of sunlight poked through the heavy grey clouds as more than 3,000 runners dashed down McBean Parkway early Sunday morning for the Santa Clarita Marathon.

City ramps up park plans

The great debate over where to skate takes a kickflip out of the Santa Clarita Valley later this month, as city officials close the current skatepark and prepare for a bigger and better one.

Change is in the air for probation camps

Officials for two local juvenile probation centers want to convert traditional on-site schools to charter schools.

Dedicated poll worker takes off her hat

After 20 years of service at Santa Clarita polling places, Marion Terry of Canyon Country will say goodbye to her duties as inspector Tuesday.

Janitor rescues sick puppies from dumpster

A custodian discovered two sick pit bull puppies abandoned in a dumpster behind the Goodwill store in Saugus Wednesday.

Local artists' work on display

Oil portraits, watercolor landscapes and dozens more colorful and unique art pieces are on display for viewing and for sale at the Adobe Ranch House in the Tesoro Adobe Historic Park in Valencia.

Cyber bullies target local boy

A hacker probably broke federal and state anti-cyberbullying laws by posting pornographic and bloody photographs on Sean Spalla's YouTube.com page.

Local woman gets the gift of fitness

As a 22-year-old who daily battles a hereditary disease known as cystic fibrosis, Kristina de Bree of Valencia said it is important for her to exercise regularly, but doing so on her own is not easy.

Hundreds take a look at new Emblem Academy

Granada Hills man sentenced in local forgery attempt

A 52-year-old Granada Hills man charged with trying to cash a forged check at a Valencia bank in January is now serving a three-year sentence.

SCV deputies chase down, capture burglary suspect

Jumping over fences, Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies chased down and captured a burglary suspect Wednesday in Canyon Country.

Former SCV family mourns murdered mother

The children of a former Valencia High School educator shot and killed in Woodland Hills on Valentine's Day are struggling with "the worst thing" imaginable as they make funeral arrangements for their mother.

‘4 of Hart’s’ group hits all the right notes

It began with the light tapping of a foot against a stage, buttressed by fingers snapping.

Santa Clarita Planning Commission approves vets’ housing project

A proposed low-income residential development that would house veterans and their families has cleared one hurdle: Members of the Santa Clarita Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project.

Former city manager to be ‘roastee’ for Samuel Dixon fundraiser

Former City Manager Ken Pulskamp will take the hot seat this year as the "roastee" for the 15th annual Elks Club roast to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc., organizers announced Wednesday.

Providence Holy Cross Nurses Among Nation’s Best

MISSION HILLS (Feb. 20, 2013) – Providence Holy Cross Medical Center received redesignation today as the Greater San Fernando Valley's only Magnet Hospital, the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellence.

UPDATE: Interstate 5 fully reopen after weather closure

A winter storm brought California much-needed rain and even a rare tornado, but the breadth and severity of snowfall in much of the state caught drivers by surprise and left hundreds stranded on mountain highways.

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

Today in the SCV