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CITY NEWS ARCHIVE
Council OK’s 1-Year Extension for Red Light Camera Contract
Thursday, Mar 27, 2014

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita City Council approved a one-year extension of the contract with RedFlex for red light cameras at seven traffic intersections throughout the city. “This was put together for safety,” said Robert Newman, director of Public Works Department for the city of Santa Clarita,...

Legacy Christian Statement: Student Had Been Disciplined by Teacher

Legacy Christian Academy officials issued a statement regarding an on-campus arrest made Wednesday due to an allegation that a teacher “inappropriately touched” a student. Carl Astrera, 35, a Panorama City, works as a teacher at Legacy Christian Academy, according to Sheriff’s Department officials. He’s...

Del Valle Fire Training Facility in Line for $4 Mil. Upgrade

[KHTS] – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider authorizing more than $4 million Tuesday for infrastructure improvements at the Del Valle Regional Emergency Training Center in the Castaic area. At their Tuesday meeting, the county board will vote on whether to set aside the money...

Blotter: Robbery Suspect Arrested in Canyon Country-West

Canyon Country West, Zone 7 Update Public Safety and Crime Prevention Info Snapshot for 03/17/2014 to 03/23/2014   This past week in Zone 7, the following Part-1 Crimes occurred: (1) Robbery, (1) Commercial Burglary, (1) Vehicle Burglary, (2) Thefts from Unlocked Vehicles, (1) Petty Thefts, (2)...

Newhall Blotter: Woman Commits Assault; more

Newhall,Zone 6 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Week of 3/17/2014 through 3/23/2014   A look back at the crimes reported in the Newhall area last week. An assault was reported in the 23500 block of Meadowridge Drive Monday the 17th. The 44-year-old female suspect was arrested the same...

CC-East Blotter: Shoplifters Hit Sand Canyon Vons

Canyon Country East, Zone 8 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Snapshot 03/17/2014 – 03/23/2014   Last week, the following Part 1 crimes occurred in Canyon Country East: (1) Residential burglary, (1) Grand Theft Auto (5) Shop Lifting (1) Assault with a Deadly Weapon. There have been...

The Hills are Alive

This is a beautiful time of the year. The recent rains, although we need more, were the stimulus for many plants to start flowering. In Santa Clarita, we are surrounded by hills that are outfitted with hiking trails maintained by the city of Santa Clarita, by the various parks such as Placerita Canyon...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, March 26,  2014
Wednesday, Mar 26, 2014

A Legacy Christian Academy teacher is arrested and charged with child molestation. A controversial billboard hearing, which was preceded by protest in front of City Hall Tuesday, was approved by the Santa Clarita City Council with a 3-1 vote. Telly’s Drive In in Castaic is hosting a fundraiser...

K-8 Legacy School Teacher Arrested on Molestation Charge

[KHTS] – Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Departments Special Victims Bureau arrested Legacy Christian Academy teacher Carl Astrera, 35, of Panorama City, on Wednesday. “(Astrera) was booked on 647.6, which is annoying or molesting a child,” said Sgt. Brian Hudson...

7-Run 3rd Lifts COC Past AV

The College of the Canyons baseball team scored seven runs on six hits in the bottom of the third frame to post an 8-4 victory over Antelope Valley on Tuesday afternoon at Cougar Field. The Cougars only notched two hits through the first two innings off Antelope Valley’s starter, before exploding...

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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
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