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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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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Martine Syms, Cauleen Smith to Join CalArts School of Art Faculty
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017

In line with the interdisciplinary spirit of CalArts are two new additions to the School of Art faculty: Martine Syms, who will begin teaching at CalArts in September, and Cauleen Smith, who will join the Institute in January 2018. Both artists bend the traditional visual art world with film-based practices. Syms,...

Dodgers Activate RHP Darvish, LHP Watson in Pennant Run

The Los Angeles Dodgers today activated right-handed pitcher Yu Darvish (#21), who was acquired on Monday from the Texas Rangers, and left-hand-pitcher Tony Watson, acquired Tuesday from the Pittsburgh Pirates. To create room for Darvish on the active roster, the Dodgers optioned right-handed pitcher...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, August 2, 2017

A teen was arrested by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and three more offenses in Newhall Monday night. On Friday, August 4, the City of Santa Clarita will begin installation of a new pre-fabricated steel truss pedestrian bridge across McBean...

Latino Chamber 2015 Taxes Filed

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2015 taxes for the former Latino Chamber of Commerce have been filed. “The taxes were prepared by a Certified Public Accountant and then reviewed and signed by the former treasurer of the Latino Chamber Board of Directors,” said John...

August 2-11: Santa Clarita Roads in Rehab

The streets in Santa Clarita listed below are set for the city’s Road Rehab Project from August 2 to August 11, 2017. Listed streets will be undergoing phase two, grinding, and/or three, paving, of the overlay process. For details regarding these stages, see frequently asked questions. Please...

August 17: Santa Clarita 30th Birthday Art Show at The MAIN

The city of Santa Clarita turns 30 in 2017, and to celebrate the grand milestone, the city will host a free 1980s-inspired reception celebrating a new visual art exhibit, “City’s 30th Anniversary,” at The MAIN on Thursday, August 17 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Located at 24266 Main Street in Old Town...

Deputies S.H.A.R.E. Anti-Hate Message with Val Verde Students

“Stop Hate and Respect EveryoneStop Hate and Respect Everyone” is the message behind the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s S.H.A.R.E. Tolerance Program, which made a stop in Val Verde Wednesday morning. The department’s S.H.A.R.E. mobile trailer display visited the...

August 4: Saugus Union School District Governing Board Special Meeting

The Saugus Union School District has set a special meeting of the Governing Board in the Board Room on Friday, August 4, starting at noon. The complete agenda follows: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BOARD Saugus Union School District August 04, 2017 12 p.m. 12 p.m. Management Seminar – Board...

COC, Goodwill Launch SWAG Apprenticeship Group

In an effort to drive the expansion of apprenticeship in California, College of the Canyons has formed a partnership with Goodwill Southern California to form the “Strong Workforce Apprenticeship Group,” aka SWAG. To mark SWAG’s launch, reps from COC and Goodwill Southern California...

AG Seeks Revisions to State Racial and Identity Profiling Act

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has posted revised proposed regulations for the collection of data that law enforcement agencies must report to the California Department of Justice under California’s Racial and Identity Profiling Act of 2015. The revised regulations released Tuesday reflect...

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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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