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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.
Hospital proposal returns to City Council
Plans to expand the Santa Clarita Valley's only hospital return to the City Council in a public hearing Tuesday, including its construction sequence and potential environmental effects.
District programs bring up Down kids
Trig Palin is a hero to many, and he's still in diapers. Trig, son of Republican vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin, recently thrust Down syndrome into the national spotlight. Frances Molocek hopes it stays there. "We like to think that our kids are just like any other kids, except they have a disability," said Molocek, whose son, Micah, 14, attends Rancho Pico Junior High in Stevenson Ranch. "They have the same emotions, the same need for ...
Inmates riot at jail
Inmates staged a relatively calm - and apparently unprovoked - riot at the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic causing minor injuries to one deputy and one inmate Friday.
Newhall library workshop
The city of Santa Clarita and the architecture firm designing the proposed Downtown Newhall Library will host a second workshop on the proposed library from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 30, The site is not determined. The community is invited to review and give additional comments on the conceptual site plan and architectural direction discussed at the first library workshop Aug. 20. "The workshops are a great opportunity for the community to help design ...
Local transit route changes
The following changes will be made to Santa Clarita Transit routes starting Monday: n Route 4: Will no longer serve the Hob/Alaminos/Benz area. Will depart from LARC Ranch and continue on Bouquet Canyon Road. Use the new stop at Bouquet Canyon Road and Russ Jay Street. n Route 504: Will no longer travel on Woodside Drive, Kathleen Avenue, Alaminos Drive, or Benz Road. n Route 612 ...
UPDATED: The-Signal.com's 'SCV Rock Star' 411 -- WINNERS!
UPDATED 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25: Renfue won first, un:armed took second, and Jessie Seely was named third in the Professional division, while Johnny Strat, Aaron Wong and The FBI Band were first, second and third in the Amateur division Friday, Sept. 19 at the SCV Rock Star Night concert finale. Click here for the complete SCV Rock Star Night wrapup!
Castaic students plant trees
The uphill slope leading to the Castaic Middle School parking lot got a facelift Wednesday when 60 eighth-grade science students planted 26 African Sumac trees along Hillcrest Parkway.
Vasquez is Teacher of the Year
Michelle Vasquez staples paper feathers to a paper head dress, puts it on and takes her place at the head of a tablecloth stretched out on the floor in front of her.
Hospital plan greenlit after hours-long city meeting
After 4 1/2 years of wrangling, Santa Clarita City Council members agreed to expand the valley's only hospital during a meeting that ran into Thursday morning.
Thomas to be sentenced in sex case
Convicted sex offender and former Canyon Country volunteer football coach Kevin Lamont Thomas is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in Van Nuys Superior Court.
Stephens to be arraigned for murder
Michael Dean Stephens' day in court may finally arrive, a court official said. After almost a year in court delays Stephens will be arraigned in December and could head to trial, said Jane Robison, Los Angles County District Attorney's spokeswoman. "The judge in the Stephens hearing found enough evidence to hold him over for trial," Robison said. Stephens, 19, allegedly stabbed Joshua Pipho, 20, then drove over him with a car at a house party ...
Council passes hospital expansion plan
UPDATED 1:30 a.m. Thursday: The City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday to adopt a resolution certifying the final environmental impact report and adopt a statement of overriding considerations and the mitigating monitoring and reporting program for the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital master plan. Mayor Bob Kellar dissented in the vote. The City Council also passed an ordinance for the master plan's development agreement to a second reading. The decision came at a 3-2 vote with ...
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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
