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Election wrap: June gloom at the polls
In February, "Super Tuesday" attracted California voters, young and old, to the ballot box in record numbers.
Suspects busted in pharmacy ripoffs
Three Sun Valley residents are in custody today for their involvement in a crime spree involving pharmacies in California and Oregon, according to Detective Jeffrey Jackson of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.
Valedictorian thanks family for support
This is the third in a series of six interviews with the Hart District's top graduates. Golden Valley High School valedictorian Alina Kim said support from family, teachers and counselors helped her achieve academic success. The Signal asked top graduates a series of questions about their current successes and their future goals, and these are Alina's answers. Q: What is the secret to your academic success? A: I definitely wouldn't have been able to be ...
A sea of green grads
The green and gold graduating class of 2008 marked the 40th anniversary of Canyon High School's opening last night as close to 600 students graduated Tuesday night.
Woman arrested for stealing dog, wallet from father
A Canyon Country woman was arrested after she stole her father's dog and $400, according to a sheriff's report.
Few show up at polls, few surprises in results
While California held its presidential primary in February, voters in the Santa Clarita Valley and throughout the state trekked to the polls Tuesday to vote on a hodgepodge of state, county and local issues. Among the issues that were on ballots locally included two state propositions, four state legislature offices, one congressional office, one county office, on judgeship and several party office positions.
Cops probe Hart district
The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department's Special Victims Bureau is investigating four cases involving Hart district educators for allegedly engaging in inappropriate contact with students.
Santa Barbara robber arrested in Valencia
A suspected bank robber who stole an undisclosed amount of money from a Santa Barbara bank was arrested Saturday evening near College of the Canyons in Valencia, officials confirmed Monday.
Tainted water still counts for land developers
Local water activists are saddened today now that a proposed law promising to slow development through tougher conditions set on groundwater assessment has been struck down in Sacramento. Assembly Bill AB2046 requires water suppliers such as the Castaic Lake Water Agency to submit to the state the quantity and quality of groundwater being assessed in relation to supplying that water ultimately to an identified group, such as a 500-unit housing development.
Canyon valedictorian wants to make family proud
This is the second in a series of six interviews with the Hart District's top graduates.
Newhall Memorial closes TCU
The 27-bed Transitional Care Unit at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has closed, a hospital official said Tuesday.
Golden Valley grads celebrate at COC
Every year, high school seniors walk across a stage to collect their high school diplomas. Three months later, those same high schools welcome a new class of freshmen who begin eyeing that special day, nearly four years down the road, when they, too, will have the chance to participate in the annual rite of passage out of high school and into the "real world." Yet for this year's graduating class at Golden Valley High School, ...
"Cool School" winners announced
Bridgeport Elementary, Castaic Middle School and Saugus High School were the winners of the month-long Be Cool to My School Test-Drive Rally that ended Sunday.
Supe, props on ballot today
In 1980, Michael D. Antonovich did something that has not been done since - unseated an incumbent county supervisor. Today, as voters head to the ballot box, Antonovich hopes he will not be unseated and that the electorate of the fifth supervisorial district will keep him in office for another term.
Teacher put on leave
A teacher at West Ranch High School is on administrative leave while school officials investigate allegations that the teacher had inappropriate contact with a student. The Hart high school district's human resources director, Rochelle Neal, said she could not confirm the teacher's identity Monday, citing the need to protect the privacy and identities of both parties.
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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.
