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More than 1,200 graduate from College of the Canyons
Trying something different this year, College of the Canyons scheduled a morning graduation ceremony and family and friends gathered in the campus Honor Grove Friday as the graduates filed through to their seats.
West Ranch cheers first class of grads
It was an historic night for West Ranch High School on Friday as the school's first batch of students donned caps and gowns and marched away from the College of the Canyons stadium with high school diplomas.
Suspect sought in Newhall shooting
Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station's COBRA Team are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a Newhall man Wednesday night, officials said Thursday.
Motorcyclist, 19, injured after swerving in traffic
A 19-year-old man was injured after swerving to avoid hitting a vehicle that turned in front of him during rush hour Wednesday morning.
Wilderness legislation would protect 42,000 acres
With four condors flying directly over him as if on cue, Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon unveiled sweeping legislation at the Bear Divide Picnic Area in the Angeles National Forest Thursday morning designed to protect nearly 42,000 acres of regional wilderness areas.
Agency balks at railroad crossing
Plans to construct a key railroad crossing at Lyons Avenue near Railroad Avenue is so far not getting much support from the Public Utilities Commission, a state agency that regulates and oversees railroad crossings.
Trio arrested after traffic collision
Three people in a white Dodge sedan were arrested after they allegedly hit two other vehicles on Interstate 5 Wednesday afternoon. The vehicle collided with two other vehicles in the fast lane.
COC president Van Hook gets new title
College of the Canyons Superintendent-President Dianne Van Hook has a new title - Chancellor of the Santa Clarita Community College District.
City spending $170,000 to replant trees
About 200 to 300 trees burned or damaged by last October's wind and firestorms are set to be replaced over the summer, a city official said Thursday.
Valencia seniors open week of graduations
Carrying a lighted torch, valedictorian Megan Del Vecchio led her classmates onto the field at College of the Canyons Thursday evening as Valencia High School seniors graduated in front of a stadium full of well-wishers.
High school? Pffhht! She's a college grad at 16
Natasha Walia will walk across the stage in her first graduation ceremony today as she receives an associate degree from College of the Canyons.
Swimming in pennies
Students at Rosedell Elementary School in Saugus wrapped up a monthlong community service project Wednesday by making posters and decorating megaphones and water bottle holders for the residents of LARC Ranch.
Developer re-evaluating Avenue plans
Developer Monteverde Companies will spend the next 60 to 90 days redrawing plans for a large residential and commercial center on the former Smiser Ranch site to address mounting concerns among Newhall residents.
McKeon: Blame Dems for high gas
As families are cashing in on their retirement savings in order to keep up with rising gas prices, which hit a nationwide record this week of $3.94 per gallon for regular unleaded, Rep. Howard "Buck" McKeon highlighted a Republican-drafted energy plan at the Chevron Gas Station and Auto Spa in Valencia on Wednesday afternoon.
Castro loses lawyer
SAN FERNANDO - The murder trial against Esperanza Castro will move forward after a Superior Court judge assigned the case to a public defender at a pre-trial conference Wednesday.
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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.
