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Local Film Director Arrested in Connection with Ponzi Scheme
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2015

[KHTS] -Film director Dror Soref was arrested at his Santa Clarita home Friday for allegedly running a multimillion dollar ponzi scheme. Soref, 65, of Santa Clarita, is suspected of violating section 25110 of the state of California Corporations Code and was arrested by officials with the California...

Authorities Identify Victim of Fatal Crash on Soledad

[KHTS]- The woman killed in a fatal traffic collision where the car crashed into a tree on Soledad Canyon Road this past weekend has been identified, according to Los Angeles County Department of Coroner officials. Shirin Rashidian, 35, was the passenger killed when the Hyundai Sonata she was riding...

Hit-and-Run Victim Identified by Coroner

[KHTS]– The woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday night has been identified, said officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner. Deborah Anne Wunderle, 64, was struck by an unknown vehicle in the southbound lanes on Orchard Village Road, said Assistant Chief Ed Winter...

Local Blood Drive to Benefit Children Fighting Cancer

[KHTS] -The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will be hosting the “Blood Drive with Kennedy’s Courage” at Real Life Church in Valencia to build up supplies for children fighting various forms of cancer. Kennedy Urban was diagnosed at 18 months old with stage IV, a rare form of childhood cancer,...

Community Academy Graduates 12 at Ceremony

[KHTS] -The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station graduated 12 applicants in the 12th Community Academy Graduation. The Sheriff’s Community Academy offers community members the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to a Nixle news...

Sen. Runner Named Vice Chair of Rules Committee

Sen. Sharon Runner announced Wednesday that she has been appointed vice chair of the Senate Rules Committee. The Senate Rules Committee oversees the day-to-day operations of the Senate, and conducts the confirmation process for Governor appointments to state agencies, departments and commissions. “It...

CHP Checking Child Safety Seats; Also: Watch Out for Wildlife

The California Highway Patrol will observe National Child Passenger Safety Week from Sept. 13-19, 2015, by conducting child safety seat events throughout the state. During Child Passenger Safety Week, CHP Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will be available at each event to provide education on...

Sept. 21-26: Caltrans SR-14 Lane Closures

The California Department of Transportation will close portions of Antelope Valley Freeway (SR-14) from Golden State Freeway (I-5) to Sand Canyon Road as part of a pavement rehabilitation project.  Closures are as follows and subject to change:   Monday, September 21, through Friday, September 25 Northbound...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2015

Emergency officials responded to a fatal hit and run accident late monday evening. Santa Clarita Sheriff’s officials responded to reports of a vehicle versus pedestrian collision in Valencia. A Saugus Man plead no contest to felony sex charges in court Monday. Santa Clarita Track Club’s Student...

Woman Killed In Valencia Hit-And-Run Monday Night

[KHTS]- Emergency officials responded to a fatal hit-and-run in Santa Clarita Monday night. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials responded to reports of an auto versus pedestrian collision on Orchard Village Road near Mill Valley Road in Valencia, said Lt. Tom Bryski with the SCV Sheriff’s...

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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
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
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