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Library Board Just a Formality?
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014

Your vote for City Council will also elect new members onto our Library Board of Trustees. The two positions run concurrently, and the latter comprises the “local control” portion of our library contract with LSSI. All voters should consider candidate commitment and understanding of libraries...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, March 25,  2014

The results of an investigation into the crash that claimed the lives of Paul Walker and Roger Rodas in November 2013 are in. A bill that could increase the tax incentives for filmmakers, was unanimously passed in the state Assembly Arts and Entertainment Committee on Tuesday. Food Services Agency Director...

Single Mothers Outreach Seeking ‘Extraordinary’ Artists

Extraordinary always inspires, and Single Mothers Outreach exists to inspire women to be extraordinary parents. We have heard thousands of stories of parents, many who rise above poverty, domestic violence, disability, and dysfunction to make a meaningful life for themselves and their children. Single...

SCCS Wins in Golf, Sofball; Firsts and a Personal Best in Swimming

Varsity golf outshoots AGBU at Hansen Dam Cardinal London Taylor fired a three-over par 39 to lead Santa Clarita Christian School to a 260-270 win over AGBU on March 21 at the Hansen Dam Golf Course. Samantha Villapando led the Cardinal girls with a 55 on a day when the sun was hot and the greens were...

Young Trinity Team Notches Season’s 1st Win

The Trinity Knights Varsity Baseball team got its first win of the season with a 14-3 victory over Valley Torah. Senior catcher Nick Spinello had a big day for the Knights going 4 for 5 and scoring 4 runs while senior Eli Skorich had 3 RBI on a 3 for 4 day, including 2 doubles and a triple. Junior Caleb...

County Rewrites Rules for Significant Ecological Areas; Draft Up for Review

DOWNLOAD the Santa Clara River SEA Description   The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning has released the formal public review draft of the Significant Ecological Areas (“SEA”) ordinance. The ordinance, which updates 30-year-old regulations, is part of a larger program shaping...

LASD: Walker-Rodas Crash Blamed on Excessive Speed

[KHTS] – Commander Mike Parker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the results of the investigation for the crash that killed actor Paul Walker and driver Roger Rodas in November. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s traffic collision experts have determined the vehicle was traveling...

Trucker Killed in Gorman-area Big Rig Crash

A fatal big-rig crash in Gorman left one dead and another injured Tuesday morning. Dominador B. Oropilla, 55, of Mesa, Ariz., was driving a big rig northbound in the far right lane of Interstate 5, just south of Highway 138, around 6:40 a.m. when the crash occurred, according to CHP reports. Oropilla,...

Board OK’s Antonovich Motion to Fight Film Flight

Supervisor Mike Antonovich [Supv. Antonovich] – In response to a precipitous drop in regional film production, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich authored a motion unanimously approved by the Board of Supervisors Tuesday to launch an aggressive effort to halt runaway production. The flight of the...

Donate Blood at Weekend Home, Garden Show

[KHTS] – It’s time to give blood as blood banks need replenishing. You can assist by volunteering to donate at the 5th annual KHTS Home and Garden Show at the Valencia Hyatt Regency on Saturday and Sunday. The blood donations are being held by Kaiser Permanente as part of their Community  Blood...

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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
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
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