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Snow forces I-5 closures
The California Highway Patrol has shut down Interstate 5 in both directions through the Grapevine due to heavy snow in the area, an official confirmed.
UPDATE: Search continues for ex-cop suspected of killing 3
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) - All that was left were footprints leading away from Christopher Dorner's burned-out pickup truck, and an enormous, snow-covered mountain where he could be hiding among the skiers, hundreds of cabins and dense woods.
Storm brings snow, power outages to Southern California
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stormy weather moving through Southern California has brought heavy snow to the mountains and damaging lightning strikes.
Arrests: Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, Feb. 8, 2013
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SCV residents invited to join in bighorn sheep count
The Santa Clarita Valley Community Hiking Club passes along this invitation while urging local residents to sign up to participate:
Closures for I-5 HOV Improvement Project
San Fernando Valley – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close the following lanes and ramps of the Golden State Freeway (I-5) as part of a $121 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes in each direction along I-5 between SR-170 to Buena Vista Street. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.
Key events in hunt for ex-LA cop, suspected killer
Key events involving Christopher Dorner, the fired Los Angeles police officer suspected of killing at least three people, including a police officer in Southern California, and posting a manifesto on Facebook outlining plans to kill the families of those he felt wronged him:
Hacker gains access to Bush family emails, photos
HOUSTON (AP) - A hacker apparently accessed private photos and emails sent between members of the Bush family, including both former presidents, and the Secret Service is investigating.
City to host art reception at Newhall Library
The city of Santa Clarita will host a reception honoring the work of young artists Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Newhall Library, located at 24500 Main St. in Newhall.
Smyth to appear at League of Women Voters panel discussion
Former Santa Clarita City Councilman and state Assemblyman Cameron Smyth will be part of a three-person panel Saturday to discuss California's process for constitutional initiatives and referendums.
Park to host Black History Month celebration
William S. Hart Park will host its sixth annual celebration of Black History Month with an art show and historical exhibits from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Today in the SCV: Friday Feb. 8, 2013
Today in the SCV Masquerade Ball Queen of Hearts Masquerade Ball, 6-11 p.,m. Canyon Theatre Guild's Valentine fundraiser at the Valencia Country Club. Dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment and dancing. Tickets: $100. Valencia Country Club, 27330 Tourney Road, Valencia. Info: 661-799-2702. Astronomy Club meeting The Local Group Astronomy Club of Santa Clarita will host its monthly meeting today at Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia. This meeting will include award presentations ...
Wine and dine for nickels and dimes
The Castaic Education Foundation turned fun into funds at its annual Sweethearts for Education Wine-Tasting Fundraiser Thursday night at Salt Creek Grille in Valencia.
Skate contest scheduled for Saturday
The Santa Clarita Skate Park will host the second stop of the Element Make it Count 2013 International Skate Contest Series beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday.
UPDATE: Man questioned at Valencia fast-food restaurant for alleged threat
Local sheriff's deputies detained a man at gunpoint at a fast-food restaurant in Valencia on Thursday for allegedly threatening to use a gun, a sheriff's spokesman said.
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Outdoor fire in Castaic spreads to house
An outdoor fire around supper time Saturday ended up spreading to a house, emergency response officials said.
Chloride options: Pay up or pay up
Nearly everyone who flushes a toilet or does a load of laundry in the Santa Clarita Valley faces a complicated and costly problem over the issue of chloride contamination ­- and, according to sanitation officials, it's a problem that's not going to go away.
Real Life Church opens community center
Real Life Church has opened "Savia," a 23,600 square foot community center in Newhall, Real Life Church spent more than a year finishing the interior of a vacant building in the Stagecoach Plaza retail center on Newhall Avenue that was originally slated for a grocery store.
Coyotes are threat at local park
A coyote snatched a dog from a girl's arms in Valencia Summit Park, where sheriff's deputies and animal control workers responded Friday on a report of a jogger chased by a coyote, officials confirmed.
The Master's College holds 86th commencement
About 300 students from The Master's College marked the end of their college days during a Friday commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons in Valencia.
The Master's College holds 86th commencement
About 300 students from The Master's College marked the end of their college days during a Friday commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons in Valencia.
Fire doused near Golden Valley Road
A brush fire that broke out near Golden Valley Road on Friday afternoon blackened about half an acre and prompted a traffic jam as Golden Valley High School students left for the weekend.
UPDATE: Coyotes snatch dog, confront person at Valencia park
A coyote snatched a dog from a girl's arms in Valencia Summit Park, where sheriff's deputies and animal control workers responded Friday on a report of a jogger chased by a coyote, officials confirmed.
Bill introduced to help put buyers into homes
Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, announced new legislation Friday intended to help investors secure loans to fix up derelict homes and put them on the market.
UPDATE: Northbound I-5 shut down for an hour
The northbound Interstate 5 freeway through Newhall Pass was shut down for about an hour Friday after nine cars slammed into each other, backing traffic into the San Fernando Valley.
Closures for I-5 Truck Lane Project
Santa Clarita - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close the lanes listed below as part of a $72 million project that is constructing a truck lane on southbound I-5 between Pico Canyon Road/Lyons Avenue and the Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14). Ramp closures will be staggered. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.
OJ to get Vegas court hearing on bid for new trial
LAS VEGAS (AP) - O.J. Simpson will return next week to the Las Vegas courthouse where he was convicted of leading an armed sports memorabilia heist to ask a judge for a new trial on the grounds that his lawyer botched his case.
Highway 14 freeway closures due to pavement rehab
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of Antelope Valley Freeway SR-14 from Sierra Highway (Soledad Canyon Rd) to Palmdale Boulevard as part of a pavement rehabilitation project. Closures are as follows and subject to change.
Canyon Country East Crime Report: Deputies investigate rape, property crimes
This week in Canyon Country-East we had 9 Part-1 crimes. Of those reported crimes, there was 1 rape, 2 assaults, 1 robbery, 2 burglaries, 2 larcenies and 1 vehicle burglary.
Calif. PUC looking into Valencia Water Company purchase
The California Public Utilities Commission has opened an investigation into Castaic Lake Water Agency's purchase of the Valencia Water Company.
