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Agua Dulce man due for retrial on murder charge
An Agua Dulce man convicted last month of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated for the death of his neighbor is expected to be tried a second time for murder in February, court officials said Wednesday.
SCV Raw: From the city of Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center is hosting two recruitment events on Friday, November 16, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to identify candidates for more than 125 available positions with local companies. Selected candidates could be working as early as next week. The recruitment events will be held at the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center, located at the College of the Canyons' University Center in Suite 250 at 26455 Rockwell Canyon.
Tea Bag annual boutique at OLPH
The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church Tea Bags will host the group's annual boutique 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, and 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at the church,23233 Lyons Ave., Newhall.
City hosts final transit community workshops
The city of Santa Clarita will present recommendations for the city's 2013 Transit Development Plan at two final community workshops this week. The workshops will be held 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Newhall Library and 7 p.m. Thursday at the Santa Clarita Activities Center. The Transit Development Plan includes recommendations for bus routing, scheduling and fares, among other things. Once approved, the plan will be used as the blueprint for public transportation development in the ...
Today in the SCV: Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
Today in the SCV Operation Christmas Child is seeking shoe box gifts with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for needy children overseas. This project of international Christian relief and evangelism organization Samaritan's Purse, seeks gift-filled shoe boxes during National Collection Week Nov. 12 – 19. Anyone can drop off a packed shoe box at Grace Baptist Church, 22833 Copper Hill Drive, Saugus, 800-353-5949. Hours: Today, 3-5 p.m. Festival of Trees at Westfield Valencia Town ...
A day at the Saugus Swap Meet
Maria Rodriguez sorts clothing items for sale. The Saugus Swap Meet is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays. Admission is free except for Sunday, when adults pay $1.50.
Investigator OKs charges in crash
An investigator has recommended county prosecutors proceed with criminal charges against the driver of a car that crashed last summer on McBean Parkway in Valencia, killing the passenger.
Council re-approves change to benefits
Over claims that they were trying to undo a past and perhaps illicit mistake, members of the Santa Clarita City Council voted Tuesday to approve a resolution "clarifying" the intent of the council's decision to change the city's health benefits package in 2010.
CROP walkers step out against hunger
About 50 Santa Clarita Valley volunteers walked 2.4 miles against hunger this week and raised nearly $4,000 - and counting - for the cause.
UPDATE: City hires new community development director
Tom Cole, the Hart district's chief operations officer, has been hired as Santa Clarita's new community development director, officials announced Tuesday.
Castaic Union plans to issue bonds in spring
When Castaic-area voters approved the Measure QS bond sale last week, they gave the Castaic Union School District access to $51 million for improvements, repairs and upkeep.
UPDATE: Medical examiner rules Tichenor death a suicide
A former College of the Canyons trustee who entered a plea of guilty on a charge that he solicited a minor for sex over the Internet has killed himself, an official said Tuesday.
This just in from Caltrans
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.
Valencia woman dies of apparent drug overdose
The body of a Valencia woman was found Tuesday morning after she died of an apparent drug overdose, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station officials confirmed.
Holiday Toy Express due in Santa Clarita Valley this month
Metrolink's Holiday Toy Express train rolls into the Santa Clarita Valley on Sunday, Nov. 25, this year, providing local residents with a long-standing holiday tradition that doubles as a toy drive for underprivileged families.
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Ex-state official to oversee L.A. County jail system
A former California Department of Corrections official has been named assistant sheriff in charge of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Custody Division.
Supervisors approve $1 million for roads near Acton
Los Angeles County supervisors agreed this week to spend $1 million to install new signs, markers, road striping and guardrails on Angeles Forest Highway near Acton.
