Stay Green is First Business in the SCV to Receive Award from Sen. Pavley

Santa Clarita, CA, Feb. 15 – Stay Green Inc. was the proud first recipient in the Santa Clarita Valley of Sen. Fran Pavley's monthly sustainability award, which is given to businesses and organizations throughout Pavley's 27th district that prioritize the environment.

Schools, government offices closed for Presidents Day

Government offices and local schools will be closed Monday as the nation observes Presidents Day.

Pavley to chair Dept. of Parks audit review hearing

SACRAMENTO–The Senate Natural Resources and Water and Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committees will host a joint hearing on February 20, 2013 to review the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The Committees will review the recent audits of undisclosed funds and the State Parks compliance with 2012 legislation. This public hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be held in Room 4202 of the State Capitol Building.

Sweethearts at the Senior Center

The Silvertone Singers entertained lovers, friends, sons and daughters, and moms and dads Thursday at a free concert and dance at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center.

SCVEDC and College of the Canyons partner for economic outlook event

Santa Clarita, CA – The economic recovery has been nothing short of a rollercoaster with significant challenges and triumphs. What does 2013 have in store? The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) and College of the Canyons will host the 2013 Economic & Real Estate Outlook event on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.

Railroad Cafe to stop selling TAP cards

Newhall's Railroad Cafe will stop selling transit-access passes for Santa Clarita's bus system on Wednesday, according to the city.

Hart district seeks community input on Castaic high school name

Anyone interested in weighing in on the name of the proposed Castaic-area high school can now do so online through a survey run by the William S. Hart Union High School District.

Today in the SCV: Friday Feb. 15, 2013

Today in the SCV Nominations sought Zonta Club of SCV seeks nomination for "Women in Service." The Women in Service celebration allows the community to recognize women in SCV who have made a difference in the community or improved the status of women. Participating organizations nominate a member, after which one person will be selected for the Carmen Sarro Award. Nominations must be returned by Feb. 22. Celebration event will be held Saturday, March 23, ...

Kids cook up slice of California

With dollops, dashes and a bit of dicing, 26 fourth-grade chefs whipped up a meal to feed more than 100 people at the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Service Agency on Thursday.

Studio Santa Clarita Video Show launches

Studio Santa Clarita, a video feature magazine looking at daily life in the Santa Clarita Valley, is now showing on signalscv.com. On page A2 of The Signal daily print edition, you can also scan the QR code and watch the latest show on your mobile device.

City reports slight decrease in graffiti compared to last year

Despite a decrease in graffiti incidents in 2012 compared to 2011, Santa Clarita clean-up crews still removed an average of 17 graffiti tags per day last year, according to a city report released Thursday.

Valencia Water director named

The Valencia Water Company ­-­­­­ recently purchased in a controversial move by Santa Clarita Valley's water wholesaler through a stock buy-out - has a new director.

SCV sheriff’s investigators arrest alleged romancing burglar on Valentine’s Day

Santa Clarita Sheriff's Department detectives arrested a man in Saugus on Thursday for allegedly stealing from women after romancing them online, a sheriff's official said.

Fox named to California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission

(SACRAMENTO)-Assemblymember Steve Fox (D-Palmdale) announced today that he has been named as a member of the California Debt and Investment Advisory Commission (CDIAC). In addition to serving on the commission, Fox also serves on the committees for Higher Education, Veterans' Affairs and Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy, and chairs the Select Committee on Community Colleges.

Local skateboarding dog ‘Champ’ dies

Champ, an English bulldog and one of the Santa Clarita Valley's own skateboarding "wonder dogs," died suddenly on Wednesday, his owner said today.

Local educator found slain on Valentine's Day

A former Valencia High School educator was shot and killed in Woodland Hills on Valentine's Day and her daughter arrested in Oregon eight hours after the body was discovered, law enforcement officials said Tuesday.

Suppliers during 2000 energy crisis face billion-dollar refund

SAN FRANCISCO, February 19, 2013 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today said that an Administrative Law Judge at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) last Friday issued a sweeping "initial decision" finding more than a dozen electricity wholesalers guilty of market manipulation in the summer of 2000, when California suffered the highest electricity prices in history. If the Administrative Law Judge's decision is adopted by FERC, the sellers will face a collective refund ...

Bi-partisan bill by State Senators to require prevailing wage jobs in California charter cities

(Sacramento) – Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) will co-author a measure on prevailing wage to increase middle-class jobs, sustain a skilled workforce, and ensure cost efficient and high quality public works projects. Senate Bill 7 would make charter cities eligible to receive or use state funds for a public works project only if the city has a policy of requiring contractors on all its municipal projects to comply ...

LAPD chief: Review of Dorner firing under way

LOS ANGELES (AP) - Los Angeles police Chief Charlie Beck says the review of ex-officer Christopher Dorner's firing is under way, but it's too early to comment on the re-examination.

UPDATE: Storm due to hit SCV overnight

Santa Clarita Valley residents will be asleep for most of the latest winter storm expected to hit our area, a spokesman for the National Weather Service said today.

"Every 15 Minutes" program planned for Hart High School

On Thursday, February 21st 2013, the City of Santa Clarita, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station and Hart High School officials will join in partnership to conduct the Every 15 Minutes program at Hart High School.

Today in the SCV: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013

Today is Tuesday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2013. There are 315 days left in the year.

Helmet saves a life

HOA still recovering months after paint crime

Vandals who hopped a North Valencia HOA pool fence last summer and dumped seven gallons of paint into the pool and hot tub, causing more than $300,000 damage, are still at large.