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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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SUSD: Space Still Available at 3 Local State-Funded Preschools
Thursday, Aug 3, 2017

Saugus Union School District still has space at their California State Preschool programs, located at Cedarcreek, Rio Vista and Santa Clarita elementary schools. Phone numbers and information are available in the flyer. At SUSD, a state preschool program option is available for three and four old children...

CUSD Prepares for Back to School Week

As the start of the 2017-2018 school year approaches, the Castaic Union School District (CUSD) is excited to prepare for our traditional Welcome Back Breakfast and professional development day for the entire staff. On August 8, 2017, our morning will begin bright and early at Castaic Middle School with...

COC Expands Non-Credit Courses; Free and Open to Public

Included among the nearly 2,000 class sections being offered by College of the Canyons this fall are 57 noncredit class sections, marking a 36 percent increase from the fall 2016 semester. Free and open to all community members, COC Continuing Education/Noncredit courses cover a wide range of subjects,...

Santa Clarita Recognized for Excellence in Procurement

The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded the prestigious 22nd Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award for 2017 from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). This is the seventh time the City has received this award in recognition of Santa Clarita’s purchasing policies...

JetHawks Split Doubleheader

The Lancaster JetHawks took the first game of a doubleheader, 5-4, before falling to the Lake Elsinore Storm in the second game, 4-2, on Wednesday night at The Diamond. Garrett Hampson carried the JetHawks (59-51, 21-19) from the leadoff spot throughout the doubleheader. He gave Lancaster the lead in...

Lancaster to Host 2018 Minor League All-Star Game

The Lancaster JetHawks and the City of Lancaster announced Wednesday night a partnership to host the 2018 California League All-Star Game and Festivities June 17-19, 2018 at The Hangar. The three-day event will be presented by the City of Lancaster. It is the first All-Star Game to be hosted by the JetHawks...

Police, Fire Games to Impact Access to Local Shops, Homes

Los Angeles is the proud host of the 2017 World Police and Fire Games. The games will be held from August 7th, 2017, to August 16th, 2017, at several locations throughout Los Angeles County. Over 8,000 athletes, representing more than 65 countries, will be competing in 65 Olympic-style sporting events. On...

McDonnell to Preside Over Sheriff’s Academy Graduation at COC

Sheriff Jim McDonnell, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will preside over the graduation ceremonies and deliver the keynote address. Sheriff McDonnell will be joined along with Deputy Chief Louis Perez, Inglewood Police Department, in presenting 58 diplomas to graduates of Academy Class #422. Thursday,...

Walmart Canyon Country Store Now Offers Curbside Pickup
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017

The Walmart store in the Centre Pointe center in Canyon Country is one of 26 in California now adding curbside grocery pickup to their services, according to a news report in the Orange County Register. As of August 1, Canyon Country Walmart customers who place orders online can also choose curbside...

Report: L.A.-area TV Pilot Production Down Slightly

FilmL.A., the not-for-profit film office serving the Greater Los Angeles region, today released its 2017 Pilot Production Report, which provides updated insight from the organization’s long-running study of new television projects and promising series. FilmL.A.’s official count shows that...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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 in 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]
reburial
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
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