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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Updated: Firefighters Control Plum Canyon Blaze
Friday, Aug 4, 2017

UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: Firefighters have the Plum Canyon area brush fire under control, and evacuation orders are expected to be withdrawn soon, according to the latest reports from officials. Original story: A five-acre brush fire is burning in the Plum Canyon area, and firefighters are on the scene. The...

SoCalGas Sends Letter to Residents Near Aliso Canyon Facility

The following is a letter Southern California Gas sent to residents of the north San Fernando Valley, where the company has resumed injections of natural gas into its storage facility: Dear North San Fernando Valley community member: On July 31, SoCalGas resumed injection operations at our Aliso Canyon...

Teen Cited for Theft, Vandalism After Instagram Posts

On Monday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives were alerted to several Instagram postings depicting criminal conduct — four incidents of theft and vandalism. The case was immediately assigned to the station’s Juvenile Investigative Team, consisting of detectives and school...

August 7: Saugus Union Welcome Back Convocation

The Saugus Union School District will formally kick off its academic year with a “Welcome Back Convocation” at the Real Life Church on Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia on Monday, August 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The event for teachers, administrators and staff will feature a keynote address...

August 7-10: Saugus Union ‘Back to School Nights’

The Saugus Union School District will host “Back to School Nights” for all 15 elementary schools in the District between Monday, August 7 and Thursday, August 10. These programs are designed to provide parents with the opportunity to visit their children’s classrooms, meet the teachers and administrators,...

August 9: Back to School for Saugus Union Students

Students and teachers from all 15 elementary schools in the Saugus Union School District will head back to classes on Wednesday, August 9 to begin the 2017-18 academic year. The first day of school this year will be an Early Release Wednesday. Parents should check with their school for specific dismissal...

August 10: Castaic School Board Meeting

The Castaic Union School District’s Governing Board will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, August 10 at 6 p.m., preceded by a closed executive session starting at 5:30. The meeting will take place at the CUSD office, 28131 Livingston Avenue, Valencia 91355. The agenda for the meeting...

August 4-10: Santa Clarita Road Rehab Update

Due to delays caused by rain and other factors, the scheduled rehab of several Santa Clarita streets has changed from the city’s previous schedule for the period of August 2-11. The streets listed below are now set for the city’s Road Rehab Project from August 4-10. Listed streets will be...

August 8: Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda

Here are agenda highlights for the next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, set for Tuesday, August 8, starting at 9:30 a.m.: “Best in Category” award recipient as well as 14 County Departments recognized as recipients of National Association of Counties awards. Richard Bruckner...

Sweep Nets Probationer with Dangerous Weapon Warrant

[LASD] – On Friday, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies conducted probation searches throughout Santa Clarita Valley. At one of the locations they visited on Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus, the probationer was found to be in compliance with the terms of his probation; however, he had a $350,000...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
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
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