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Teens receive lessons in safe driving
Local teens learned lessons in safe driving Saturday at the Teen Driving Safety Fair in Central Park.
LaRouche supporters draw ire of passers-by
The sidewalk in front of the U.S. Post Office on Lyons Avenue served as the Santa Clarita Valley's latest unlikely stage for a bizarre political drama.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Oct. 18, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:
Saugus residents protest city code
A fresh coat of paint, a new floor, a fresh-poured driveway - the list of improvements is one any homeowner would be proud to check off.
COC ribbon-cutting event opens new University Center
College of the Canyons custodian Donald Parker mops the stage in preparation for the ribbon cutting event of the Dr. Dianne Van Hook University Center on Saturday evening.
Child fatality on Highway 14 Freeway
A three-year-old girl died Saturday afternoon after she was ejected in a two-car collision on the northbound side of Highway 14 Freeway, said California Highway Patrol officials.
COC groups hosts body image program
The Student Nutrition and Wellness Advocates at College of the Canyons (SNAC) group will host its first campus-wide Eating Disorder and Body Image Prevention Program during national 'Fat Talk Free Week' Oct. 19-28.
Kid Expo promises exciting Sunday
The Child & Family Center will hold its seventh annual Kid Expo on Sunday at Golden Valley High School.
Voter registration deadline Monday
Los Angeles County residents have until Monday to register to vote for the Nov. 3 election. Individuals who wish to register must be at least 18 years of age by Election Day a U.S. citizen and resident of Los Angeles County, and not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony. If the voter has recently moved, made a legal name change, or wishes to change political party affiliation, the voter must re-register ...
Candidates at odds over robo-calls
Two candidates for seats on the William S. Hart Union High School District board are trading accusations of unfair campaigning.
SCV Food Pantry reaches to seniors
On a recent morning, a group of about 20 seniors mingled and waited in the recreation room of the Canyon Country Senior Apartments.
Human remains found off bike trail
Detectives are investigating partially decomposed human remains found by a Santa Clarita Valley resident searching for a stray pet on the South Fork bike trail earlier this week, authorities said.
Singers spring surprise attack of song
In a move that would have made the CIA green with envy, more than 20 Santa Clarita Valley men descended on Westfield Valencia Town Center Friday night to sing The Drifters' hit song "Under the Boardwalk."
Woman pleads not guilty to years of child abuse
A Canyon Country woman pleaded not guilty to a charge of felony child abuse Friday while a judge dramatically raised the bail on a man she lived with, who is accused of sexually abusing the same girl over several years.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Oct. 16, 2009
Hello, Santa Clarita Valley! Welcome to The-Signal.com's Daybreak, your point of entry for the day, and a quick journey through the past, present and future. Let the adventure begin:Today is Saturday, October 17, the 290th day of 2009. There are 75 days left in the year.
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Santa Clarita mayor sees ‘definitive year’ on two major city issues
This year will be the "definitive year" for chloride and Cemex - two of the weightiest issues vexing residents in the Santa Clarita Valley, said Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar during a town hall meeting Wednesday night.
Santa Clarita: Spectator opportunities abound for Tour of California
The City of Santa Clarita will be at the center of the cycling world on Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15, when the 2013 Amgen Tour of California returns to Santa Clarita for the fifth time in race history. The Stage 3 Finish and Stage 4 Start of the race provide electric and exciting fan experiences as the top riders in the world participate in the event. Both stages of the race are anchored ...
Fire Station open house on Saturday
You are invited to visit with your hometown firefighters Saturday, May 11, 2013. You'll be treated to a special firehouse tour to celebration of Fire Service Month. All Los Angeles County fire stations will be open to the public between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Meet your local firefighters and paramedics, get a free blood pressure check, and learn about all the services the Department has to offer. Don't miss it!
California PUC creates program for public safety violations
SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2013 - The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today approved a Citation Program that will allow staff to levy fines, payable by shareholders, against public utilities to quickly address and prevent situations that may threaten human beings, public safety, or sensitive environmental resources.
Local Sheriff's deputies ask: Do you know where your kids are?
The City of Santa Clarita & SCV Sheriff's Station -- Protecting Our Youth -- Know Where They're At! Know Who They're With! Know What They're Doing! Staying Involved = Staying Safe.
Mars rover piques preschoolers' curiosity
Dennis Young, of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, brought a minature rover as part of JPL's education and public outreach program to Christ Lutheran Preschool in Valencia on Tuesday. The presentation, organized by preschool director Chris Porrazzo, included a life-size model of the rover Curiosity and a three-dimensional look at the Mars landscape.
Memorial service for Brittany Schlumpberger scheduled Saturday
Parents of a popular woman killed in a single-car crash on Sand Canyon Road last week are inviting the public to join them Saturday in paying tribute to their daughter, Brittany Schlumpberger.
NCWD: State commission investigating water agency for "potential" illegal water buy
May 9, 2013 (Newhall, Calif.) – The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) announced last month that the Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) has been placed under investigation for its potentially illegal purchase of Valencia Water Co. The regional water wholesale agency voted in December to buy all stock in the private water company for $60 million.
Newhall man gets 2 years in death of woman
A 68-year-old Newhall man who left the scene of a fatal accident in Valencia more than a year ago has been sentenced to two years in jail, a court clerk said.
COC Chancellor Dr. Van Hook to be Honored as Distinguished Alumna at CSULB
SANTA CLARITA - The California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Alumni Association has selected College of the Canyons Chancellor Dr. Dianne G. Van Hook as its 2013 Distinguished Alumna for the College of Liberal Arts, in honor of her tremendous professional achievements, dedication to the field of education and ongoing contributions to the community.
Bobcat caught on camera in Newhall
Signal subscriber Mike Gaston captured this photo of a bobcat on Weldon Canyon in the Newhall Pass last weekend. He passed it along for our readers' enjoyment.
Santa Clarita to host restaurant viewing party for 2013 Amgen Tour of California
The City of Santa Clarita and Local Organizing Committee for the Amgen Tour of California will be hosting a free viewing party in anticipation of the world's top cyclists heading to Santa Clarita on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Salt Creek Grille located at 24415 Town Center Drive. The viewing party will start at 7:30 p.m. with race coverage beginning at 8:00 p.m.
2 suspected gang members arrested on weapons charge
California Highway Patrol officers arrested two women, identified as convicted felons and suspected gang members, for allegedly having a firearm in their possession, court papers showed Wednesday.
SCV Rotary Club donates 700 books to local schools
Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club met Wednesday to paste 700 book plates into into books they donated to Santa Clarita Valley-area after-school programs.
Saugus residents oppose registered sex offender’s return
A registered sex offender recently released from a jail sentence for previously violating his parole is back in the same neighborhood where he lived when he committed those violations, and neighbors are protesting.
