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First rain of season arrives
It was only a trace amount, but the Santa Clarita Valley got its first rain of the season when a weak storm passed through Southern California on Saturday.
SCV ponders ‘one vision’ for growth
Editor's note: As development becomes an increasingly charged topic in the Santa Clarita Valley, The Signal begins "The Big Picture," a series on plans for growth in the SCV. Click here for the rest of the stories.
Local boy in dire need of bone marrow transplant
The chances of Canyon High School senior Nate Sparks living are drastically reduced if a bone marrow donor is not found soon.
Reading is fun ... really!
A good idea became a great community outreach as nearly 200 parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, teachers and administrators attended elementary school with their kids for an evening class on how to comprehend reading.
Two Harts, different arts
Another William S. Hart from Santa Clarita could end up famous, but this time for the wrong reasons.
There's a new mayor in town, sort of
Mayor Pro-Tem Frank Ferry will be sworn in as Santa Clarita's new mayor on Tuesday, and he already has his eye on the troubled economy's impact on Santa Clarita, running efficient City Council meetings and connecting with local youth.
A Masterful performance
Students are proclaiming their holiday spirit in a series of eight "Come Christmas Sing" concerts at The Master's College.
Local cheer teams compete Sunday
Spirit Club International will host a cheer competition Sunday at Canyon High School, 9300 Nadal St. in Canyon Country.
Crawford to speak at chamber luncheon
City of Santa Clarita Marketing and Economic Development Manager Jason Crawford will speak on the city's participation with film and tourism at the next Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce quarterly membership luncheon, set for 11:45 a.m. Thursday at the Hyatt Valencia.
Holiday Toy Express thrills Santa fans in Newhall
Metrolink's annual Holiday Toy Express rolled into the Santa Clarita Valley Friday night, presenting a visit from Santa and Company to the delight of local residents who met the train at the Jan Heidt Metrolink station in Newhall.
City Council agenda preview
The Santa Clarita City Council will consider the following items at its meeting Tuesday evening:
Lions pull Santa through city streets
For the 19th year, Santa Float of the Castaic Lions Club will be providing an opportunity for children to see and talk to Santa riding atop his sleigh. Starting Sat, Dec. 6 and continuing for 11 nights , Santa will be visiting the neighborhoods of Castaic and Val Verde.
High-wind advisory in effect
A high-wind advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service.
Literary & Arts get festive
The city of Santa Clarita and the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation opens its Literacy & Arts Festival with three Christmas activities beginning Friday.
Healthy children bring in money
The new physical education program at Sierra Vista Junior High is paying off with increased student fitness scores and a $226.000 grant.
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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.
