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Valencia man found guilty of swindling
A Valencia man was found guilty of nine felony counts for using an advertiser-driven, cartoonish map to swindle money from local businesses and consumers, officials announced Thursday.
Thomas rolls into Magic Mountain
Since 1946, children around the world have fantasized about embarking on a journey through the Island of Sodor with Thomas the Tank Engine and his many friends. On Thursday, some of those fantasies were realized in Valencia when Six Flags Magic Mountain opened Thomas Town, a new train ride and play area based upon Thomas the Tank Engine children's books and TV program.
Water rationing not likely in SCV
Mandatory water rationing is not "in the cards" for Santa Clarita Valley residents, local water officials said in response to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's proclamation Wednesday of a statewide drought. "We're in a good position and we don't have to draw on any backup water supplies," said Dan Masnada, general manager of the Castaic Lake Water Agency.
Court hearing postponed for pair accused of killing child
A Superior Court judge postponed a hearing Thursday for a Castaic woman and her boyfriend accused in the torture and slaying of the woman's 5-year-old daughter.
Nearly 500 homes approved
A 492-unit Canyon Country housing development was approved by county supervisors Wednesday, clearing the way for grading of more than 500 acres of land. Dubbed "Park Place," the development would be located in Tick Canyon at the very eastern edge of Canyon Country at the end of Shadow Pines Boulevard.
Magic Mountain douses fireworks
That's all, folks. Six Flags Magic Mountain will no longer hold its nightly fireworks show - a fixture of the local night sky - due to brush fire concerns, a park official said Wednesday. "Six Flags Magic Mountain, in the interest of the local community and the high brush fire conditions in the Santa Clarita Valley, will no longer be implementing summer fireworks," according to a statement from the Valencia theme park. "Six Flags regrets ...
Trio arrested for ring of OTC drug thefts
They allegedly stole thousands of dollars in drugs ranging from Rogaine to Aleve. On Wednesday, three Sun Valley residents were arrested for their involvement in a crime spree involving pharmacies in California and Oregon, according to Detective Jeffrey Jackson of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station. The trio are part of a large group of Hondurans who stole large quantities of over-the-counter drugs throughout the state during the past two years, Jackson said. Six of ...
Hart holds 60th commencement
With the largest Hispanic population of all the high schools in the Santa Clarita Valley, Hart High School welcomed guests to its 60th commencement ceremony with a greeting in English and another in Spanish on Wednesday evening at College of the Canyons.
‘Mr. SCV' named grand marshal
John Boston, known by many as Mr. SCV, has been chosen as the grand marshal of this year's Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade.
‘Estranged Bandit', 3 others in police custody
Four people were arrested Saturday for their involvement in an armed bank robbery that day in Santa Barbara, officials confirmed Wednesday. Two of the suspects were arrested in Valencia.
CHP arrest man on I-5 for cocaine
A 22-year-old Washington man was arrested after a traffic stop Wednesday morning when CHP officers found nine pounds of cocaine and $100,000 in his car.
Mother inspired valedictorian
Megan Del Vecchio, this year's valedictorian at Valencia High School, said that her mother has been one of her most powerful influences and biggest supporters. The Signal asked top graduates at each of the six Hart district high schools questions about their current successes and their future goals, and these are Megan's answers.
Victorville backs transfer of Cemex mining from SCV
The city of Victorville passed a resolution this week confirming its support of federal legislation that would provide Cemex, Inc. with land in Victorville to prevent the company from mining in Soledad Canyon.
School sexual assault lawsuit settled
A settlement was reached this week in a lawsuit against the Hart district filed by a Rio Norte Junior High student who was seeking damages in excess of $25,000 for an alleged sexual assault by a teacher.
Voter turnout a third of February's
In February, "Super Tuesday" attracted California voters, young and old, to the ballot box in record numbers.
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Kids read aloud to dogs to help overcome fear
Reading aloud went to the dogs Saturday at the Newhall Library.
City talks future public art
Bike racks at City Hall, public art at the McBean Regional Transit Center and a new website to house Santa Clarita's arts and cultural resources are all on tap for the city Arts Commission in the coming year.
Car goes over the side of Interstate 5
Officials from the California Highway Patrol shut down one lane of traffic on northbound Interstate 5 on Saturday to retrieve a vehicle that went off the freeway Friday night, an officer said.
