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Ventura County fire contained
A fire at a motocross track just east of Piru is contained and almost extinguished, a fire official said.
Study: Air quality worst near freeways
When it comes to breathing in the Santa Clarita Valley, the most significant factor diminishing air quality and increasing the risk of cancer is microscopic cancer-causing chemicals released in the diesel emissions from trucks traveling along freeways.
UPDATED: Mother leaves baby at hospital
A mother safely surrendered her infant to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, according to Supervisor Michael Antonovich's office.
Sex for sale in the SCV?
Employees at the shopping center in the 23000 block of Valencia Boulevard were still suspicious Wednesday about the activities at L&V Asia Massage parlor.
Sex parlors are black eyes for spas
Karen Maleck-Whiteley wished she didn't have to read headlines about prostitutes working at massage parlors.
Terror attacks still fresh in locals’ minds
The terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, made an indelible mark in American history. Santa Clarita Valley residents haven't let time fade their memories of that day and what it means to them.
UPDATED: Local 9/11 memorials today
The following events will be held today in memory of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks:
Teenage dream makers
Students from Sequoia Charter School donned burgundy aprons Wednesday before perusing a list of potential entrees and selecting the meals they would like to prepare and take home to their families.
$40,000 donation is for the kids
Mental health services for Santa Clarita Valley kids, health screening for local school children and dental hygiene for pre-school students.
Mixed response to housing rule
The bricks that hold up the Canyon Theatre Guild, Newhall Ice, the old jailhouse and other local historic buildings will go untouched unless the city says otherwise.
UPDATED: 'SCV Rock Star' Amateur finalists unveiled
North of Paradise Leather, Johnny Strat and Aaron Wong are the three finalists who received the most online votes in the Amateur category of The-Signal.com's SCV Rock Star contest.
City plans town hall meetings
Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar will hold a series of town hall meetings in each of the city's four communities this fall.
Cottage hosts food drive
Cobblestone Cottage hosts a food drive from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday to benefit the nonprofit organization Hunger Defense Fund.
Homecoming day at Henry Mayo
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital hosts a "Healthy Homecoming" from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday in the hospital's Pavilion Parking Lot.
Honoring vets' sacrifices
Hundreds of people stood silently as the sound of traffic on Newhall Avenue surrounded them. Many bowed their heads. Some watched the flags waving above them. Others looked around. The group of families, veterans and supporters gathered Tuesday at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall to share two minutes of silence, part of Santa Clarita's Veterans Day ceremony. The silence continued with a changing-of-the-flags ceremony led by the Santa Clarita Valley Young Marines and Knights of ...
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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.
Economists paint future a subdued rose
The economic recovery still has a way to go before total household income rises to pre-recession levels, but recovery is occurring, economic experts said during a Santa Clarita Valley conference this week.
Agua Dulce Women’s Club to hold fish fry
The Agua Dulce Women's Club will host a fish fry on Friday, March 8, as a fundraiser for club outreach in the community.
Local districts eye election date changes
All of Santa Clarita Valley's public school districts have voted in recent weeks to change the dates of their school board elections from odd-numbered to even-numbered years.
Honor band brings together top student musicians
As local prep sports wrap up their winter competitions and look toward spring, student musicians in the Hart district get together for their own version of all-star teams - the junior high and senior high school honor bands.
Canyon Country crime report: Six vehicles stolen
Canyon Country-East, Zone 8, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information. Snap Shot 02/11/2013 – 02/17/2013.
Knight introduces legislation urging Congress to avert sequestration
(SACRAMENTO, CA) – Senator Steve Knight (R-Antelope Valley) introduced a Senate Joint Resolution to urge the President and Congress to avert federal spending cuts known as "sequestration" on the Senate Floor.
Authorities release ID of 6-year-old who died Thursday
Coroner's investigators released the name Friday of a 6-year-old girl who died after being found not breathing in a Canyon Country home this week.
Musicians rock for Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter
Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to a free concert this Saturday benefiting the Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter.
Santa Clarita Community College District’s ‘AA’ Bond Ratings Reaffirmed
SANTA CLARITA - The Santa Clarita Community College District's 'AA' Bond Ratings have been reaffirmed by two independent financial ratings firms - Standard & Poor's and Fitch - in advance of the college's upcoming bond refunding, scheduled to take place later this month. In addition, the college's $20.4 million in outstanding certificates of participation (COPs) received an affirmed 'AA-' status.
Hart district WiSH Foundation fundraiser scheduled Sunday
Placerita Junior High School will host a "Run for Gold" benefit this Sunday to raise funds for the William S. Hart Union High School District WiSH Foundation.
Pay a toll to avoid traffic
Facing a $100 million funding gap and potentially decades of construction, county transportation officials are exploring the possibility of using per-mile tolls to fund two new carpool lanes on Interstate 5 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Waiting for answers
A Las Vegas man is waiting to hear from local investigators about the traffic collision that claimed the life of his daughter three weeks ago, he said Thursday.
