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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
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Tips for Staying Warm this Winter
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2016

The County Health Officer is extending a Cold Weather Alert due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures through Thursday, December 29. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. “Children, the elderly, and people with disabilities or special medical...

Celebrate Safely, Do Not Fire Guns into the Air

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Lancaster Station is reminding all to refrain from firing guns into the air, especially as New Year’s celebrations creep up. Shooting a gun into the air is a felony and those who do that will spend up to one year in prison if caught. If you...

Don’t Forget to Designate a Driver this New Years Eve

Ok, show of hands, who’s going to celebrate New Year’s Eve on Saturday night with a drink or two? You are? Great. Just don’t get behind the wheel afterward and you’ll be good. It might seem like a safe idea to get behind the wheel after having “just one or two drinks”,...

Detectives Seeking Information on Alleged Thief

Palmdale Station Detectives are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who entered a home and stole numerous items, including Christmas gifts from under the tree, on the 1200 block of East Ave S. On Friday, December 23, at approximately 5:18 p.m., an unknown male entered the victim’s...

Crime Blotter: Theft and Burglary in Stevenson Ranch

Stevenson Ranch: Zone 3, Public Safety Report for the week of 12/19/16 to 12/25/16. 12/20/16 Petty Theft – 25300 The Old Road Person(s) unknown stole the front and rear left side rims and tires from the victim’s vehicle. 12/19/16 Petty Theft – 25700 Perlman Place Person(s) unknown stole...

Crime Blotter: Arson, Grand Theft in Newhall

Newhall: Zone 6 – Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 12/19/16 to 12/25/16 The following crimes are currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives: 12/23/16 Grand Theft – 23600 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s...

Crime Blotter: Stabbing in Saugus

Saugus Zone 4, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 12/16/16 – 12/25/16. 12/27/16 Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Seco Canyon Road/Ash Creek Road A male adult was running on Seco Canyon Road near Santa Clarita Park, when an unknown male suspect stabbed the victim once in...

County to Decide Fate of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in January
Friday, Dec 23, 2016

After years of discussion, the future of Chiquita Canyon Landfill and its attempt to increase waste hauling operations, is expected to be decided sometime in the first quarter of 2017. A Dec. 13 hearing at West Ranch High gave area residents, business interests and government officials yet another chance...

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Recent Burn Areas

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in light of the forecast of heavy rain throughout Friday evening. The periods of heavy rainfall could possibly trigger mud and debris flows in and hear burn areas. The Flash Flood Watch will remain in effect from 6 p.m. Friday evening through...

New Traffic Safety Laws Taking Effect in 2017

The new year brings a handful of new traffic safety laws for California. These changes to current law, or additional laws, were passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. As part of the continued mission of saving lives, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is seeking to educate...

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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 Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, 2026, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community, and giving back.
March 1: JCI Santa Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
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
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will host its annual organizational and business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Dec. 17: COC Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced major changes to its kids area, which will be reimagined as Looney Tunes Land
Looney Tunes Land to Debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain by Summer 2026
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2026 exhibition schedule for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.
SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released
The Greater Lost Angeles Homeless Count (Jan. 20-22) is still in need of volunteers.
Jan. 20-22: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Still Needs Volunteers
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online," on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 22: SBDC Webinar on Ecommerce
The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.
TMU Swim Sweeps Bethel in Dual Meet
Canyons men's basketball (6-4) remains unbeaten on its current road trip with wins over College of the Desert and L.A. City College preceding a victory over Solano (3-8) on Dec. 13.
Cougars Win 80-73 at Solano College, Streak Moves to Three
1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]
Hi Jolly's Tomb
The Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Dec. 16: Organizational Meeting of Castaic Board of Trustees
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus District Education Center.
Dec. 16: Saugus Union School District Board Organizational Meeting
The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next Superintendent-President.
Nationwide Search Underway for New President
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