Owners of three auto repair shops are worried that the city's redevelopment agency may eventually force them out of their spots in downtown Newhall, saying they like their current, visible locations.

I moved into my home in the Santa Clarita Valley in 1964. I was the first one in my tract and watched it being built.

Homework is different for students at Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School.

With California's water supply at a well-publicized crossroads, the past year has posed significant challenges to water professionals statewide, and the coming year promises a continuation of those challenges as well as a potential major turning point in the way our state manages this essential resource.

"I loved The Oceanographers performance. That sax was sexy." "By far, my favorite moment came during the Oceanographer's set.

Water conservation seems as American as apple pie, a "no-brainer." If this answer to water supply is really so innocent, then why has it taken so long for our water district, city and county to institute conservation measures? Because it is really not quite so easy as turning off the water while we brush our teeth and only washing full loads of ...

On the agenda Santa Clarita City Council members will consider: * Approving a developer's plans to build a 108,000-square-foot medical office building in Canyon Country that would be the largest medical office building in Santa Clarita * Applying for a $60,000 state grant to pay for annual River Rally cleanup events through 2012 * Spending $30,000 ...

It's a rarity to have rain in Southern California. Living in Los Angeles for the majority of my life, I can say it's almost exciting when there's a big storm.

Lend a hand * Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact Detective Pat O'Neill at 799-5154, or Detective Adam Dorman at 799-5176. Those who wish to make anonymous calls can contact the sheriff's station at 284-2847. By Jessica Selva Signal Staff Writer jselva@the-signal.com 661-259-1234 x518 Posted: Jan.

A workshop highlighting the California Fair Elections Act will be presented tonight, Thursday, Jan.

You report The following rainfall totals were reported by our readers. * Castaic 1.3 inches from 4 p.m. Tuesday to 4 p.m. Wednesday Contributed by Jack Infranca * Santa Clarita 1 inch from noon Tuesday to noon Wednesday Contributed by Bill Lyons * Saugus 1.7 inches as of 5 p.m. Wednesday Contributed by Joy Williamson * Valencia 2.4 inches from 6 ...

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's newly proposed budget for fiscal year 2010/11 completely ignores funding for California's domestic violence programs, directly impacting the residents of Santa Clarita.

There are red ones, blue ones, striped ones, frou-frou ones. Close to a hundred tiny, hand-knit hats were created by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center's needlework and craft class for a very special cause.

Saugus Union School District: $4,967 Newhall School District: $4,970.61 Sulphur Springs School District: $4,979.19 Castaic Union School District: $4,989.72 Los Angeles County average for elementary schools: $5,473.08 William S. Hart Union High School District: $5,975.99 Los Angeles County average for high schools: $6,522.86 * 2008-09 Base Revenue ...

It's easy to be negative. That pothole in the street in front of your house that jars your teeth in the morning as you start the daily commute can make it seem like the city does not care.

On the agenda * Santa Clarita City Council members will consider: Awarding $100,000 in grants to 20 Newhall businesses * Supporting federal legislation that may halt plans for a massive Cemex mine in Soledad Canyon * Approve a new three-year contract with city service employees * Approve spending up to $150,000 on a city-wide banner program to ...

Annual campaign n The SCV Senior Center, 22900 Market St., Newhall, is currently holding its annual campaign to raise funds for the center which serves seniors in the SCV with health, education, social and respite programs.

The GRANDS group of volunteers will hold a free E-Waste Recycling Day at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center on Sunday, Jan.

In an effort to keep business alive by saving on rent, Newhall Bicycle Company will be relocating to Main Street on Saturday.

A local rabbi hopes to establish California's first Hebrew language charter school in the Santa Clarita Valley.