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New faces on the Castaic council
Castaic residents saw the faces of their newly elected local representatives Wednesday when the results of the Nov. 8 town council election were announced.
Students enter essay contest
Junior Achievement and Deloitte launched the fifth annual "Excellence through Ethics" essay contest on Tuesday, giving U.S. high school seniors the ability to apply their knowledge of ethical decision-making and share their views on the importance of ethics in business.
Raceway hosts benefit for fire victims
MB2 Raceway in Sylmar hosts a benefit starting at 10 a.m. today for the Oakridge Mobile Home Park residents affected by the Sayre Fire.
Care packages for the troops
SupportOurTroops.Org is collecting donations for more than 60 groups across America who send care packages to U.S. troops.
Vino 100 celebrates second anniversary
In recognition of Vino 100's second anniversary, owners Lil Lepore and Shari Frazier will host a celebration with gifts and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at 28112 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia.
'Dr. Rap' is in the house
Dr. Samuel Kojoglanian delicately snaked a catheter through his patient's arteries and up to his heart. Alex Ochoa's spirits lifted when the doctor later confirmed he had a strong heart.
Girls find safe haven at Boys & Girls Club
Two high school girls may be alive today because of fast-thinking administrators at the Sierra Vista Clubhouse, a junior high school-based branch location in Canyon Country for the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley.
City hosts 'Kids Night Out'
The city of Santa Clarita invites kids ages 4 to 11 to enjoy a "Kids Night Out" from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 12 at the Community Room of Santa Clarita Park, 27285 Seco Canyon Road in Saugus.
Just Passing Thru eminent domain?
As the city of Santa Clarita labors to make its Newhall revitalization plans a reality, the Just Passing Thru body piercing studio at Lyons Avenue and Mian Street may face imminent closure.
Thomas sentenced to six years in state prison
A Van Nuys superior court judge sentenced former Canyon Country volunteer football coach Kevin Lamont Thomas to six years in state prison for sexually assaulting seven high school girls including some from the Santa Clarita Valley.
FEMA, Goodwill, Red Cross offer fire aid
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized the use of federal funds to help California pay for fighting the Sayre Fire in Los Angeles County.
Gas prices drop below $2
If a clean car doesn't convince motorists to get a wash, then $1.89 gas will, said a Valencia gas station owner.
Preparation they can bank on
"We're competitors when it comes to the bucks. We're partners when it comes to our customers' safety," said Roger Pida, vice president of corporate security for Wells Fargo.
Fighting fraud with training
The No. 1 crime in Santa Clarita is fraud, said Sgt. A.J. Rotella of the city of Santa Clarita Sheriff's Business Alliance.
City hosts party & (yard) makeovers
Santa Clarita code enforcement officers hope the party favors passed out at a recent block party gives an east Newhall neighborhood everything they need to make their community a better place.
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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.
Storm expected; local snow level to be low
A very cold upper-level low pressure system originating from the Gulf of Alaska is predicted to bring thunderstorms, snow, hail and rain to Southern California on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Valencia woman unharmed after robbery attempt
A Valencia woman is safe and unharmed after she snubbed two would-be robbers who held her at gunpoint, a local sheriff's spokesman said.
UPDATE: Officials probe incident where pedestrian was hit running across I-5
A man seriously hurt when he was hit by two cars Friday had been running across the freeway at the time of the collision, an investigator with the California Highway Patrol reported.
Clothes for a cause
Santa Clarita Valley fashion icon Margo Hudson has a new mission in life: clothes for a cause.
Captain to make full recovery
Carrie Stuart, a captain in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department who nearly died in a fiery two-car crash before Christmas, is out of the hospital and expected to make a full recovery, her daughter says.
3-D presentation teaches water pollution prevention
The city of Santa Clarita went 3-D to teach students how to prevent pollution at the Newhall Library one day last week.
Today in the SCV: Monday Feb. 18, 2013
SCV Mindful Meditation Group
