Even rain can't dampen the hot weather

The trace amounts of rain that fell on the Santa Clarita Valley made for a surprisingly steamy Monday, a National Weather Service official said.

Beer query leads to assault

Bob Meza said no to a drunk man who asked for a beer. The man sucker punched Meza, breaking his nose, ribs and bruising his kidney, Meza said.

Stabbing suspects appear in court

Two men accused in a Canyon Country stabbing were arraigned Monday in Santa Clarita Superior Court on attempted murder charges, a sheriff's official said.

SCV home sales up 7 percent in August

Single-family home sales increased 7.0 percent during August throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported.

Council votes to break down barriers

The City Council voted Tuesday to remove the concrete barriers installed last week at Alaminos Road and Benz Road, reinstate the turn restrictions at peak hours and install 20 temporary speed humps to reduce speed in the residential neighborhood.

Mixed emotions over charter idea

Officials at two local juvenile probation camps for high school girls continue to wrestle with a request approved by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to make the camps charter schools.

Santa Clarita taps into a change

State and city legislators have seen the future of water, and the future feels soft. Standing on the dry west bank of San Francisquito Creek a few weeks ago, Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar and Sen. George Runner, witnessed a way of turning hard water into soft water that promises to revolutionize water softening. Since September, about 400 Copper Hill Drive area residents have turned on their taps to get soft, clean drinking water, ending ...

Benefit: Singing songs for Stephen Sorenson

This could be Stephen Sorenson's last Christmas, but on Sunday night, he didn't dwell on his poor prognosis.

Chalk it up to an artist...

The stretch of Main Street from Lyons Avenue to Fifth Street transformed into a black asphalt canvas over the weekend as hundreds of artists and art lovers gathered in downtown Newhall to create and celebrate art of all types.

Local girl still missing

Rebecca Rathstone is still missing and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is looking for help. The 14-year-old Santa Clarita girl went missing Sept. 15, according to a report.

Getting help from an ‘Angel’

Dawn Demko walked out of Valencia United Methodist Church carrying a box filled with different cuts of frozen meat, canned vegetables, a mix of side dishes and other dinner table essentials.

Detectives ID shooting victim

Homicide detectives are still gathering clues in the brazen Friday morning shooting of Alonso Andrade, a sheriff's detective said.

Bailout bill, stock market bomb

The U.S. House of Representatives today defeated a proposed $700 billion bailout bill designed to rescue and stabilize the nation's financial system.

This race is the pits

When the mud stopped flying Sunday, Miguel Bauges didn't care about being the first kid to cross the finish line. The 11-year-old was happy enough just being covered in mud, he said.

The hard case for soft water

A groundbreaking water experiment is flowing through pipes under Santa Clarita Valley. The Valencia Water Company is supplying 1.2 million gallons of pre-softened water to about 400 Copperhill residents. The experiment, called the Groundwater Softening Demonstration Project, is the first of its kind in the country. If it works - and it seems to be doing well, according to users - the process promises to revolutionize the way water is delivered to the community and ...

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