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Fatal Vehicle Versus Pedestrian Collision Reported In Canyon Country
Monday, Sep 14, 2015

[KHTS]- Emergency officials responded to a fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision on southbound Whites Canyon Monday morning. The call came in at 6:08 a.m. Monday on Whites Canyon Road between Nadal Street and Steinway Street, said Lt.Tom Bryski with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. A...

Sheriff’s CC-East Zone Leader Now in Newhall; Dantice to Sergeant

Newhall: Zone 6 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 08/31/2015 to 09/06/2015   My name is Betsy Shackelford, and I will be taking Deputy Dan Dantice’s position as the new Newhall zone leader. I’d like to take this moment to congratulate Deputy Dantice on his promotion...

Effective Immediately: E-Cigs Fall Under Same Rules as Cigs in National Parks

[NPS] – National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis issued a policy memorandum Monday prohibiting the use of electronic smoking devices in all places where tobacco smoking is prohibited in national parks. “Protecting the health and safety of our visitors and employees is one of the most...

West Sider at Heart

One of the reasons folks in the Santa Clarita Valley wanted a county or city of their own was because we saw the tax being collected and less than a third of it coming back for us in public services. We wanted to keep our tax dollars right here in the Santa Clarita Valley. Our streets needed a lot of...

Rising From the Ashes: Triumph Foundation
Sunday, Sep 13, 2015

Happy National Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month. In honor of this, we are proud to update everyone on Triumph Foundation’s efforts to carry on after the devastating fire to help people who are paralyzed. Our Let’em Roll Casino Night in July was an AMAZING success.  Thank you to everyone...

Coming Soon: New Revolution, Murder Mystery Dinner, Powwow, more

SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN THE NEW REVOLUTION LE CHENE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER SEPTEMBER 19 22ND ANNUAL HART OF THE WEST POW WOW SEPTEMBER 26 & 27 RUN SANTA CLARITA TRAILS AT NIGHT BE THE LIGHT 5K SEPTEMBER 26 UPCOMING...

Sept. 19: Hoefflin ‘Evening Under the Stars’ for Pediatric Cancer

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation will present its 22nd annual “An Evening Under the Stars” Gala Dinner and Charity Auction on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Robinson Ranch Golf Club.   There are still seats and limited tables available. The event, which the community has come to look forward to...

Penn. Waterpark Implements SCV Firm’s Guest Access-Payment System

PDC, a Valencia-based leader of innovative identification solutions, announced that Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains, Penn., has implemented the PDC Smart Band RFID Wristband System to provide its guests with electronic access control, keyless hotel room entry & cashless...

SCV-Based Game Developer Lets Players Smite God’s Enemies

Independent game developer Integrity Games of Santa Clarita announces the worldwide release of “Bible Venture: The Beginning” for iOS, Android, and Amazon Fire platforms. The first Bible-themed 2D Platformer game has hit the App Stores. Children of ALL ages can go on a grand adventure through...

Board Approves Mobile Spay-Neuter Clinic

On a motion by Mayor Michael D. Antonovich and Supervisor Hilda Solis, the Board of Supervisors approved a public-private partnership to expand needed spay and neuter services throughout the county. “Access to spay and neuter services is vital to reduce the number of unwanted pets which are abandoned,...

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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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