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UPDATED: Parade preview: Independence Day blasts into the Santa Clarita Valley
It's time for bunting and flags, for pancake breakfasts and 5K runs, for fireworks and an old-fashioned parade as the Santa Clarita Valley celebrates what may be its favorite holiday - Independence Day - with festivities all day long Saturday.

	Fourth of July schools and office closures on Friday A number of local offices will be closed Friday to observe the Fourth of July. n City Hall and all city offices will be closed, though the activity, aquatics and community centers will remain open.
	Teen hospitalized after bike collision A teenager was taken to a local hospital with apparently minor injuries after a van hit him on his bike Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
	Teens arrested in drug bust Two teenagers in Stevenson Ranch were arrested in a drug bust Wednesday, authorities said. Christopher Vest, 19, and a juvenile were arrested after investigators served a search warrant, said Los Angeles County sheriff’s Lt. Mark Hershey. Investigators found a small amount of heroin, worth hundreds of dollars, along with scales and other items used in drug dealing, he said. The two are also suspected in unspecified robberies, Hershey said. The incident remains under investigation.
	COC introduces new program Students interested in jumpstarting their college careers and entering the workforce can enroll in the College of the Canyons LAUNCH program beginning July 6.
	The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 2, 2009 First Word “It seems that between the economy and the loss of our quality of life, Santa Claritans are finally fed up with the costs of all this new growth.” - Cam Noltemeyer, Environmentally Speaking Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2009. There are 182 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that “these United Colonies are, and of ...
	Detectives slam brakes on shop Authorities arrested four men Wednesday in connection with an auto-theft ring run out of a Canyon Country hot-rod repair shop, including the business’s owner and a retired Los Angeles Police Department auto-theft detective, officials said.
	Domestic violence center is in the balance While state legislators continue to battle over a budget, one local nonprofit organization is fearing the worst.
	Without a budget, the storm could be on horizon The clock struck midnight and California legislators didn’t pass a budget Wednesday. Services haven’t stopped — but some government officials warn this is the calm before the storm. The budget proposed by California Senate Democrats fell two votes shy of the two-thirds majority needed to pass the legislature. The state Senate vote may have been a moot point since Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger promised last week to veto the budget proposed by Senate Democrats. Without an ...
	Three men arrested in Val Verde drive-by Three men were arrested early Wednesday after firing a gun at a home in Val Verde in what sheriff’s deputies called a gang-related drive-by shooting.
	Fire ignites north of Castaic A fire that sparked in the median of Interstate 5, just north of Templin Highway, jumped the highway forcing emergency officials to close the northbound lanes on Wednesday.
	The Signal.com's Daybreak: July 1, 2009 Today is Wednesday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2009. There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada Day.
	Kenneth W. Keller: Make sure your business is reaching its potential Several years ago at his monthly executive forum meeting, a member shared with his peers that a longtime client returned to do business with him after having left for a competitor.
	Jail’s North Facility to stay open for now Pitchess Detention Center’s North Facility will remain open for now, according to a Sheriff’s Department spokesman.
	Summer in the city Several city employees working to stay cool as temperatures climb into the triple digits.
	The SCV heats up for summer Hot weather and poor air quality will smother the Santa Clarita Valley today. The forecast calls for temperatures in the 90s, with light winds and above-average humidity today, said John Makevich, College of the Canyons weather specialist. The hot temperatures and high humidity is forecast to last through Friday, he said. The culprit is a high pressure system above Southern California. “High pressure does two things,” Makevich said. “It presses down on the air heating ...
	State signs off on open space plan The state Department of Toxic Substances Control has signed off on a plan for 140 acres Santa Clarita is acquiring as open space in Placerita Canyon.
	Truck knocks down power pole San Francisquito Road in Saugus was shut down during rush hour Tuesday after a man apparently lost control of his pickup truck and slammed into a power pole.
	Boys & Girls Club supporter dies after bout with illness Sheldon Allen of Canyon Country, a former Hart Union School District trustee and 1995 Santa Clarita Valley Man of the Year, has died after a long illness. He was 77.
	State budget threatens local water agencies Water rates will spike and capital improvement project will be frozen if the state snatches $17 million in property tax from Castaic Lake Water Agency, a water official said.
	Signs show economy still in flux From car washes to restaurants, service businesses are feeling the economic crunch. Over the past year, car-washing businesses across the state have seen a major shift, said Randy Cressall, owner of Valencia Chevron Auto Spa. He said of the 35 million registered vehicles in California, 3.5 million are being washed at home, according to a study carried out by the International Carwash Association. Of the motorists who do still come to the Auto Spa, he ...
	Hot wheels Up until last month, 22-year-old Robbie Argote-Carrillo used an old, basic wheelchair that wasn't too comfortable.
	Part of Castaic jail may close Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca is set to deliver a final threat to county supervisors: Take back a $25 million budget cut today, or he may shut down part of Pitchess Detention Center tomorrow.
	The Signal.com's Daybreak: June 30, 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.com's Daybreak: June 29, 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:
	Michael Hoefflin Foundation 2009 Golf Classic Bob Ferguson narrows his focus Sunday as he takes the putt on the putting course at the Tournament Players Club Golf course in Valencia. The 2009 Golf Classic was held to help the Michael Hoefflin Foundation support children with pediatric cancer.
	City's economic plan helps company expand Santa Clarita's economic development team put its recent 21-point stimulus plan to work keeping a local biomedical company in Valencia for the expansion of its global headquarters.
	Board wants to build now With the Hart district now able to access Measure SA money, district officials and board members are planning to use the funds in the most effective way.
	Volunteers clean up Piru Creek Anglers, hikers and other river enthusiasts awoke early Sunday to celebrate a new milestone for Los Angeles County: the addition of Piru Creek to the National Wild and Scenic River System.
	Castaic keeps waiting It's back to the drawing board again as the William S. Hart Union High School District has decided not to pursue the Sterling-Gateway location as a future site for a Castaic high school.