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Friends, Family Remember Young Motocross Rider
Sunday, Jan 19, 2014

[KHTS] – Kathy and Phil Tarrant remember the days when going to the Motocross Park Pavilion in Piru was an enjoyable family outing, but Sunday morning they faced a new reality: It is now the site of their son’s memorial. Cory Tarrant’s passion for motocross began when he was 2 years old,...

Chamber Celebrates 90 Years, Installs New Board
Saturday, Jan 18, 2014

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated 90 years of service Friday night during its annual installation and recognition banquet. Chamber CEO Terri Crain said the banquet was a sell-out, with about 365 people packing the Hyatt Regency in Valencia for dinner, awards and laughs. “The...

Crash on San Francisquito Sends 3 to Hospital

[KHTS] – A solo car crash led to three people being transported to the hospital Saturday morning. The silver Ford Focus overturned around 9 a.m. on San Francisquito Canyon Road about five miles north of Copper Hill. One person was trapped in the vehicle but was extracted. Two people were transported...

School District Reps in Sacramento to Talk Local Funding

Suzan Solomon [KHTS] – Newhall School District representatives turned out for the state Board of Education meeting Thursday to show their support for the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). Superintendent Dr. Marc Winger and board member Suzan Solomon represented the district and multiple other...

Salt Creek Pastry Chef Competes on Food Network Game Show
Sunday, Jan 12, 2014

Kristina White The Food Network got a little taste of the Santa Clarita Valley when a Salt Creek Grille pastry chef competed on “Guy’s Grocery Game.” The episode aired Sunday night. Kristina White has worked as a pastry chef at Salt Creek for the past year and has done catering for three. She applied...

Murder in Canyon Country Possibly Gang-related
Saturday, Jan 11, 2014

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating a murder that occurred in Canyon Country Friday night. An adult male was found with multiple stab wounds in the 18100 block of Sundowner Way around 10:45 p.m. by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station when they learned of...

Custody Assistant is Baca’s Choice for Successor
Thursday, Jan 9, 2014

Terri McDonald, Assistant Sheriff, Custody Operations [KHTS] – After just one year with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Terri McDonald is Sheriff Lee Baca’s preferred candidate to replace him when he retires at the end of the month. McDonald made headlines last year as an unexpected...

Replacing Sheriff Baca: The Process

[KHTS] – Now that Los Angeles Sheriff Lee Baca has announced his intention to retire at the end of the month, an interim sheriff needs to be named and an election to permanently fill the vacated seat will take place this summer.   Interim Sheriff Although it is the responsibility of the Board...

Outbuilding Burns in Placerita Canyon
Sunday, Jan 5, 2014

[KHTS] – A fire in an outbuilding broke out in Newhall Saturday night, causing unknown amount of damage. The fire occured in a 50-by-20-foot shed or storage facility in the 22000 block of Oak Orchard Road in Placerita Canyon, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. Los Angeles...

8 SCV High Schoolers Perform in Rose Parade Band

[KHTS] – Eight Santa Clarita Valley high school students got the rare opportunity to participate in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade honor band Wednesday. Brian Kuhn, 17, became the first Saugus High student in the school’s history to play the herald trumpet at the parade two years in a row. “It...

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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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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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