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Updated: Air Quality Unhealthy in SCV Today, Tuesday
Monday, Aug 14, 2017

Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley and the East and West San Gabriel Valleys today and Tuesday, according to an updated alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises...

Deadly Highway 14 Crash Leads to Felony DUI Arrest

A fatal crash early Sunday morning in the northbound lanes of the 14 Freeway near Soledad Canyon Road led to the arrest of a driver on felony charges, officials said. Joe Lopez, 25, of Littlerock, was arrested on vehicular manslaughter and felony DUI charges Sunday morning, according to Santa Clarita...

Crime Blotter: Assault, Grand Theft in Valencia

Here is the Public Safety and Crime Information from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station for Valencia (Zone 5) for the week of July 31 to August 6, 2017: Monday 07/31/2017 – An assault with a deadly weapon took place near the 25000 block of Via Tanara. A male juvenile pointed a handgun...

Gunfire Erupts After Parking Lot Fracas in Canyon Country

An altercation in the parking lot of a Canyon Country nightclub erupted in gunfire when an unknown assailant fired shots at two other men early Saturday morning, according to officials. The incident took place around 1 a.m. Saturday, as the victim was being picked up by his friend leaving a bar in the...

Reserve Deputy Dies During Mountain Bike Race
Friday, Aug 11, 2017

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is saddened to announce the passing of Reserve Deputy Jacob Castroll Friday morning. At approximately 9:40 a.m., while participating in the World Police and Fire Games on a mountain bicycle race course in the Santa Clarita Valley, Reserve Deputy Castroll...

Barger Urges Supes to Support Federal St. Francis Dam Memorial Bill

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger introduced a motion today urging the Board of Supervisors to support a pending federal bill calling for a permanent monument on the site of the St. Francis Dam in Francisquito Canyon. Here is the text of her motion: The St. Francis Dam, built...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, August 11, 2017

A bank robbery at California Credit Union on Thursday marks the third one in Santa Clarita in the past two months. Free backpacks and school supplies will be donated to kids at the Old Town Newhall Library on August 19. Let’s take a look at some fun events to head out to this weekend. Job seekers,...

Final ‘Othello’ Performances This Weekend

LASummerFEST’s Shakespeare in the Park series stages the final three performances of “Othello” at Rivendale Park in Towsley Canyon Friday, Saturday and Sunday, August 11-13, starting at 8 p.m. each night. Admission and parking are free. Director Tiger Reel’s production is a sleek...

Coastal Watchdog Expects Fight Over Sea-Level Rise Countermeasures

By Bianca Bruno, Courthouse News (CN) – California Coastal Commission leaders expressed concern over what they anticipate to be a knock-down, drag-out fight between coastal homeowners and local governments as sea-level rise poses an imminent threat to development on California’s coast. Commission...

Report: Half of Americans Don’t Get Enough Sleep

Leading up to National Relaxation Day on August 15, Princess Cruises has released the results of its eighth annual Relaxation Report, which has revealed that when it comes to relaxation and sleep, many Americans are in need of a wakeup call. According to results of the survey by Wakefield Research for...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
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
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