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Santa Clarita City, Waste Management Offer Free Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita and Waste Management are offering free curbside Christmas tree recycling through January 14, 2017 for all residents located in the Santa Clarita city limits. Trees will be collected on your regular trash day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. If the tree is not out for collection by...

SCV November 2016 Home Sales Rise Compared to Past Two Years

Realtors closed escrow on 205 homes in Santa Clarita during November, up 33.1 percent over a year ago while the median price came in at $545,000, 4.8 percent higher than November 2015, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported today. The home sale total also was 1.0 percent higher than...

Wilk Appointed to Senate Committees on Agriculture, Education

Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, has announced his appointment to serve as the Vice Chair for both the Senate Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Education. The Senate Education Committee hears bills relating to education, higher education and certified educational personnel. “The...

Santa Clarita City Seeks Art Entries for Exhibit

The city of Santa Clarita Arts and Events Office is seeking art entries for an exhibit that will feature a variety of art pieces addressing the theme of numbers, math, and rocket science. This exhibit will be featured in the First Floor Gallery at Santa Clarita City Hall and is open to artists located...

Chiquita Canyon Donates Bicycles to Children at Local Charities

Chiquita Canyon has continued its legacy by helping make the holiday season a little brighter for children at the Child & Family Center, Help the Children, and the Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley. Dozens of bicycles that were assembled by landfill employees and their families over the...

Rainstorm Could Bring Mudslides, Flooding: Prepare Now

Showers are expected to roll through the Santa Clarita Valley over the rest of the week through the weekend, according to National Weather Service officials. “Today should have some sprinkles, but showers are expected more widespread tonight,” said National Weather Service official Scott Sukup. “Thunderstorms...

Crime Blotter: Grand Theft, Vehicle Burglary in Canyon Country West

Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Canyon Country West (Zone 7) for the week of December 12 through December 18. 12/16/16 Vehicle Burglary- 19300 block of Soledad Canyon Road Person(s) unknown shattered the front passenger window to the victim’s vehicle and stole a briefcase. 12/17/16 Grand...

Crime Blotter: Commercial Burglary, Shoplifting in Castaic/ Val Verde

Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Castaic/Val Verde (Zone 2) for the week of December 12 through December 18. 12/15/16 Grand Theft Auto- 27600 block of Firebrand Drive Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s vehicle which was parked near the above location. Shoplifting- 31700 block of Castaic...

New Supervisor of Adult Education Named for Golden Oak Adult School

Jodie Hoffman has been named the new Supervisor of Adult Education in charge of Golden Oak Adult School, part of the William S. Hart Union High School District. “Jodie brings a passion for adult education in part because she herself attained her degrees while raising a family,” said Vicki Engbrecht,...

Crime Blotter: Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Theft in Canyon Country East

Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Canyon Country-East (Zone 8) for the week of December 12 and December 18. 12/12/16 Assault with a Deadly Weapon (Knife)-Soledad Canyon/Solamint Road, Cyn Deputies were conducting a patrol at the location when they saw two males arguing. They saw the suspect...

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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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