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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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September 9: Chamber-LBA Hispanic Heritage & Awards
Monday, Aug 7, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Latino Business Alliance will stage its annual Hispanic Heritage and Awards Gala at the Canyon Theatre Guild in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, September 9 starting at 6 p.m. The event celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month in August and hands out awards...

August 16: Legislative Panel Luncheon

A panel of local, state and federal representatives will discuss real estate-related issues at the Legislative Panel Luncheon set for Tournament Players Club in Valencia on Wednesday, August 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Congressman Steve Knight (R-25), California Senator Scott Wilk (R-21), Assemblyman...

SCV Duo Fights to Memorialize 1928 St. Francis Dam Collapse

By Matt Reynolds, Courthouse News LOS ANGELES (CN) – After the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, the failure of the St. Francis Dam is the second largest disaster in California history. Fifty miles north of Los Angeles, in the Santa Clarita Valley’s San Francisquito Canyon, there are traces...

Aldana Cops Plea in Murder Case, Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence

David Aldana pleaded no contest in court today to charges he killed a former Hart High School classmate, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison under the terms of a plea deal. Aldana, a 2012 graduate of Hart High, had been accused of the cold-blooded murder of Maximiliano Bernal, a longtime friend of...

Tips for Parents if Their Child is Bullied in School

With all the pressures children in life face today, the last thing a child needs is to dread going to school because of a bully. Bullying is a serious topic. Being bullied can cause emotional, physical and mental damage to a child. A victim of bullying can become depressed, develop severe anxiety, feel...

CalArts Lands $100K+ from Hollywood Foreign Press

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association — best-known as the organization behind the Golden Globe Awards — has granted more than $100,000 in funds to CalArts. Based in Valencia, California, CalArts received $60,000 for fellowships and institute support, $12,500 for HFPA scholarships/endowments and...

CalArtians Dance in International Competition in Seoul

Two recent CalArts graduates, Eva Flores (Dance BFA 17) and Ezra Shipin (Dance BFA 17), were selected to join several hundred dancers from around the world in the 14th annual Seoul International Dance Competition in Seoul, South Korea, from July 18-23. SIDC has three dance categories divided into different...

JetHawks Squander Late Lead, Settle for Split Sunday

RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Avery Romero delivered a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, but the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes rallied for a 6-5 win over the Lancaster JetHawks on Sunday afternoon at LoanMart Field. The JetHawks (61-53, 23-21) couldn’t hold two late leads and dropped the series finale to settle...

Late Homers Deliver Defeat to JetHawks Saturday

RANCHO CUCAMONGA – The Lancaster JetHawks fell to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 6-4 thanks to two late home runs on Saturday night at LoanMart Field. Zach Reks hit a solo home run to tie the game, 4-4, in the seventh inning before Ibandel Isabel delivered a two-run go-ahead home run in the eighth inning....

Jones Breaks Tie, Delivers Win for JetHawks Friday

RANCHO CUCAMONGA – Mylz Jones cleared the bases with a double in the seventh inning to break a tie and the Lancaster JetHawks to a 6-3 victory over the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Friday night at LoanMart Field. Jones’ two-out double with the bases loaded sailed over the head of right fielder Darien...

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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
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