No money but lots of fineries

Golfers are back on the green at Tournament Players Club at Valencia following a couple of weeks of necessary seeding.

Bailout cash comes home to SCV

Part of the federal government's $300 billion housing market repair package is trickling down to foreclosed homes in the Santa Clarita Valley's unincorporated areas, but local social workers fear it's not enough.

Hospital plan heads for last green light

The much-debated Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital master plan goes before the Santa Clarita City Council Tuesday for a second reading of an ordinance approved in November.

Literacy and arts on parade

Cool breezes and clear skies accompanied music, theatrical performances and book readings at the Santa Clarita Literacy and Arts Festival Saturday.

From child soldier to Marine

Your bad days are what make your good days." The simple phrase his father repeated into Tchicaya Missamou's ears as a child still echoes thousands of miles from his homeland. Missamou never forgets the words that helped him survive a civil war in his native country and foreign war in Iraq. Missamou, 30, owns Warrior Fitness Camp in Valencia. The fitness center transformed more than 600 people's lives in its 18 months of operations, Missamou ...

'Warriors' sacrifice for the kids

More than 100 people gathered to give at the Hyatt Valencia Friday night as part of the Toys for Tots drive at Warrior Fitness Camp's holiday party.

An equestrian education

"This country was built on horses - this whole world was built on horses," said Cate Crismani of True Cowboy Magazine as she spoke to several horse lovers and owners on Saturday at Melody Oaks Ranch in Newhall on the issue of mustang rescues.

Photos for a furry cause

Kiwi the Parrot's talons clasped Santa's furry red hat, which was festively complemented by the bird's emerald feathers.

UPDATED: A real 'mother' of a concert Sunday

A benefit concert for the family of Jimmy Carl Black, original drummer for Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention, will be staged from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Thousand Trails Campground, 4700 Crown Valley Road in Acton.

Cyclists start 508 mile race

Two colorful crowds of cyclists commanded the attention of passerby drivers on the Old Road and Rye Canyon Road as they embarked on the Furnace Creek 508 mile race to Twentynine Palms on Saturday morning. Solo cyclists took off at 7 a.m. and the first riders of the relay division left at 9 a.m.

High-wind advisory in effect

A high-wind advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service.

High-wind advisory in effect

A high-wind advisory remains in effect until 3 p.m. today, according to the National Weather Service.

Players Club in bankruptcy

In these times of big bailouts and bankruptcies, it's hard to make par. For the Tournament Players Club at Valencia golf course it means delivering a high standard of quality at the front door while coping with bankruptcy issues unfolding in the back room. Ever since 16-time PGA Tour event winner Mark O'Meara smashed the first golf ball off the tee on June 26, 2003, TPC at Valencia became the anchor of the West Ridge ...

Palin draws 15,000 in Carson

CARSON - Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday accused Democrat Barack Obama of "palling around with terrorists" because of an association with a former 1960s radical, stepping up an effort to portray Obama as unacceptable to American voters.

Junior high’s fitness scores improve

The percentage of Sierra Vista Junior High students in the Healthy Fitness Zone has risen, according to William S. Hart Union High School District officials.

Hundreds take a look at new Emblem Academy

Granada Hills man sentenced in local forgery attempt

A 52-year-old Granada Hills man charged with trying to cash a forged check at a Valencia bank in January is now serving a three-year sentence.

SCV deputies chase down, capture burglary suspect

Jumping over fences, Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies chased down and captured a burglary suspect Wednesday in Canyon Country.

Former SCV family mourns murdered mother

The children of a former Valencia High School educator shot and killed in Woodland Hills on Valentine's Day are struggling with "the worst thing" imaginable as they make funeral arrangements for their mother.

‘4 of Hart’s’ group hits all the right notes

It began with the light tapping of a foot against a stage, buttressed by fingers snapping.

Santa Clarita Planning Commission approves vets’ housing project

A proposed low-income residential development that would house veterans and their families has cleared one hurdle: Members of the Santa Clarita Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the project.

Former city manager to be ‘roastee’ for Samuel Dixon fundraiser

Former City Manager Ken Pulskamp will take the hot seat this year as the "roastee" for the 15th annual Elks Club roast to benefit the Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers Inc., organizers announced Wednesday.

Providence Holy Cross Nurses Among Nation’s Best

MISSION HILLS (Feb. 20, 2013) – Providence Holy Cross Medical Center received redesignation today as the Greater San Fernando Valley's only Magnet Hospital, the nation's highest recognition for nursing excellence.

UPDATE: Interstate 5 fully reopen after weather closure

A winter storm brought California much-needed rain and even a rare tornado, but the breadth and severity of snowfall in much of the state caught drivers by surprise and left hundreds stranded on mountain highways.

McKeon issues Statement on Civilian Furloughs

WASHINGTON- The Department of Defense today officially informed Congress of its intent to impose furloughs on the Department of Defense's entire civilian workforce as it copes with the automatic spending cuts known as "sequestration." The furlough program will go forward if sequestration is not avoided. Rep. Howard P. "Buck" McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee made the following statement on the furloughs:

Emblem Academy open house today

Parents, prospective students and interested community members are invited to attend one of two open house events at Emblem Academy tonight.

'Every 15 Minutes' event set for Hart High School

Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station, city of Santa Clarita and Hart High School will partner to stage the latest "Every 15 Minutes" event Thursday.

License compliance check in Acton

Officers from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control will be in Acton today checking to ensure animals are up to date on their rabies vaccinations and that residents are complying with state licensing requirements.

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