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Castaic Education Foundation to hold fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Castaic Education Foundation will be held at Jersey Mike's in Castaic from Friday through Sunday. Jersey Mike's is issuing coupons to all Castaic Union School District students, which allow $2 of the purchase price to go directly to the foundation.
One week until Newhall School Board deadline
The application deadline for those interested in serving on the Newhall School District board is Nov. 20.
Youth skate clinics on Saturday
Skaters ages 12 and under are encouraged to participate in the city's Junior Skate Clinic on Saturday.
Man arrested in iPod robbery
An 18-year-old Newhall man is due in court today after he allegedly stole a child's iPod, officials said.
CHP seeks chase suspect
California Highway Patrol officers are investigating the identity of a man who led them on a brief high-speed chase Thursday morning on Interstate 5.
Down to business: High school students get a lesson about the working world
More than 800 Santa Clarita Valley high school juniors set aside books and research papers Thursday to learn about financial literacy, business ethics and applying for jobs as part of the annual Connecting to Success program.
The Signal.com's Daybreak: Nov. 13, 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:
The Signal's Photo Spotlight, Nov. 6-13, 2009: This week through our eyes
Here's The Signal's Photo Spotlight for the week of Nov. 6 - Nov. 13, 2009 featuring photos taken in the Santa Clarita Valley by Signal staff photographers.
Reading the results: Voters’ opinion on westside governance remains ambiguous
County officials have broken down election results for the westside governance advisory vote by area - showing what sort of government is preferred by voters in Stevenson Ranch, Castaic, Tesoro Del Valle and unincorporated Newhall.
Commission draws artists together
The city's new Arts Commission aims to unify Santa Clarita's broad artistic community - from its local symphony orchestra to its ballet group and artists association, the board's first members said.
Armed robber takes plea deal
A Newhall man who robbed a Santa Clarita liquor store in January is expected to serve 12 years in prison and be deportated after he accepted a plea deal from prosecutors Thursday.
SCV Sheriff’s Station collects food for needy
Santa Clarita Valley sheriff's deputies are asking residents to donate Thanksgiving food, decorations and notes of encouragement next week for families and seniors in need during the holidays.
Temperatures to cool down
Temperatures are expected to drop by more than 10 degrees, bringing clouds and a slight chance of showers today, the National Weather Service forecasted Wednesday.
Magic Mountain employees to give back Friday
More than 200 full-time Six Flags Magic Mountain employees will take part in a range of community service projects Friday as part of the company's first ever day of service, known as Project 6. Employees will give back at various locations including the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry, Carousel Ranch, the SCV Boys & Girls Club, the SCV Senior Center and the SCV YMCA.
Arm-wrestling competition Saturday
John Brzenk, Guinness World Record-holder in armwrestling, is coming to the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday, Nov. 14 to help raise funds for the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m, professionals, amateurs and first-time armwrestlers are invited to the Residence Inn on The Old Road for some friendly competition. Participants will compete in their own weight class and fight for the champion title.
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Longtime security firm owner dies
William Carl Corbett, 71, owner of Copper Eagle Patrol & Security in Santa Clarita, passed away on Wednesday, a family member reported Friday.
Einstein once again appeals to county for SCV charter
For the third time, the Einstein Academy for Letters, Arts and Sciences has appealed to the county to try and overturn a decision by the Saugus Union School District to deny its petition for an elementary charter school.
Flames fully extinguished for Powerhouse Fire
After destroying 30 houses and burning more than 30,000 acres north of the Santa Clarita Valley over the past week, firefighters have successfully put out all active flames from the Powerhouse Fire, a spokesman for the Angeles National Forest said Saturday.
City Council to discuss budget, compensation
Members of the public will have the chance to put their two cents in during a public hearing on the proposed city budget at Tuesday's meeting of the Santa Clarita City Council.
Teaching to keep heads above water
"Kids, this is just pretend," said Los Angeles County Fire Department Battalion Chief Mark Savage over a speakerphone.
Three arrests, two for DUI, at Friday checkpoint
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies made three arrests during an eight-hour checkpoint Friday night in Santa Clarita.
SCV residents invited to get outdoors today
Today is a "fee free" day in the Angeles National Forest, which means no National Forest Adventure Pass is required to enjoy nearby wild lands.
Local districts eye funding
Santa Clarita Valley school officials and state representatives say they fundamentally support proposed changes to the way the state doles out education dollars, but the devil is in the details.
Thirty homes destroyed in Powerhouse
As more and more homes are reported destroyed in the wake of the Powerhouse Fire, crews from Southern California Edison were working Friday to restore power to those that were spared.
Four to vie for the Arts Commission
Four people have put their names into the hat for the open seat on the Santa Clarita Arts Commission, according to a city official.
Spending act passes
Members of the House Armed Services Committee have voted 59-2 Thursday to give the go-ahead to a bill that dictates budget and spending guidelines for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Free day in the National Forest
Today is a "fee free" day in the Angeles National Forest, which means no National Forest Adventure Pass is required to enjoy nearby wild lands.
Military spending act moves forward, includes new regulations on sexual abuse
Members of the House Armed Services Committee have voted 59-2 Thursday to give the go-ahead to a bill that dictates budget and spending guidelines for the U.S. Department of Defense.
Four candidates emerge for Santa Clarita Arts Commission
Four people have put their names into the hat for the open seat on the Santa Clarita Arts Commission, according to a city official.
UPDATE: 30 homes now estimated destroyed in Powerhouse Fire
As more and more homes are reported destroyed in the wake of the Powerhouse Fire, crews from Southern California Edison were working Friday to restore power to those that were spared.
