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Hart district English test scores rise
Following a trend evident across the state, the Hart district has seen an increase in the number of students taking the California English Language Development Test this year.
Deputies seek man who held up station
Local sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who held up a local gas station at gunpoint Thursday night.
Pair allegedly stole beer
Two males reportedly stole beer from the Rite Aid at 16642 Soledad Canyon Road. Around 4:16 p.m. sheriff's deputies were en route as the suspects described as two male Hispanics in their 20s fled the store, said Lt. Tom Bryskie. One of the suspects left the scene in a white Toyota Tacoma truck and allegedly struck another car parked in the lot as he fled. He remained at large late Friday afternoon. The other suspect ...
New private school upsets neighbors
Terry Cranert thought he had found the perfect place to relocate his small private school, but that was before his new neighbors discovered his plan to convert a six-bedroom Hasley Canyon home into Monticello Preparatory School.
Firefighters keep blaze at complex in check
Local firefighters quickly knocked down a fire in the kitchen of a Canyon Country apartment Thursday afternoon.
Officials form panel to deal with drought
Local water officials, as well as city and country decision-makers, have banded together to form a Drought Committee in response, in large part, to the deepening state-wide drought declared by the governor two months ago.
Brass ensemble to play Rioux park
Belle Air Brass is an all-woman brass ensemble that plays instrumental hits from movies, musicals and TV shows, and is performing at Richard Rioux Park from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. The free concert is open to all ages, and attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. The concert is sponsored by the county Arts Commission and the Recording Industries' Music Performance Fund through the assistance of the Professional Musicians Union. Richard Riouz ...
Canyon Country gas station robbed at gunpoint
Local sheriff's deputies are searching for a man who robbed a local gas station at gunpoint Thursday night.
Sulphur Springs schools launch district Web site
Sulphur Springs School District has launched a new Web page for parents to access information about their child's education. From the home page, users are able to look up different things, including the bus schedule and lunch menus. The Web site was created by Wildcat Web Design Services and can be accessed by visiting www.sssd.k12.ca.us/.
Rubbish fire put out near Highway 14
Firefighters responded to a rubbish fire burning along the northbound side of Highway 14 just south of Sand Canyon Road Friday afternoon.
Winning lotto ticket at large
Someone lucked out last night and may not even know it. The winning ticket for last night's California Fantasy Five drawing was sold at Mayer's Freeway Shell station in Newhall. The person holding the ticket with winning numbers 7,8,14,18 and 39 has won $108,813, Eric Alborg, assistant press secretary for the California Lottery, told The Signal this morning. No one has come forward to claim the prize. The store owner will receive $540 for selling ...
Fire ravages Canyon Country kitchen
Local firefighters quickly knocked down a fire in the kitchen of a Canyon Country apartment Thursday afternoon.
‘High fire hazard zone’?
Elderly Stevenson Ranch folks shouldn't be living in a middle of a high fire hazard zone, say those opposed to a senior citizen complex slated to be built next to Towsley Canyon.
Today, feel free to take a deep breath
A day after the county issued an "unhealthy for sensitive individuals" air quality warning, Santa Clarita Valley's air supply is in OK shape.
Water district reviews financial concerns
The Newhall County Water District is holding a special finance meeting tonight to review a report on post-employment benefits and other financial concerns.
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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
