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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
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Friday, Mar 30, 2012

A 20-year old driver is behind bars Friday morning after knocking over a power pole in Valencia and fleeing the scene of the accident. Anthony Santos attempted to turn the corner at Avenida Navarre and Alta Madera Drive around 2:30 a.m. at a high rate of speed and hit the light pole, knocking it over. Santos...

6 SCV Schools Distinguish Themselves for 2012
Thursday, Mar 29, 2012

Six local schools were among the 387 California public elementary schools named 2012 California Distinguished Schools for their innovative education programs that encourage students to learn and help close the achievement gap. The list was revealed by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson. “The...

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012

Homicide investigators still have a lot of questions in the case of a body found smoldering in an Agua Dulce dumpster early Wednesday morning. According to Lt. Eddie Hernandez of the Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau, an employee of Waste Management saw smoke coming from a dumpster that belonged to the company...

U.S. Treasurer Discusses New Initiative on KHTS Show
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012

U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios Early Tuesday morning, listeners got a wake-up call from U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios, who had an important message to share. The U.S. Department of the Treasury launched a new public education initiative Tuesday called “Ready.Save.Grow.” It will allow people to purchase...

Annual Sacto Trip Puts Lawmakers in Hot Seat
Thursday, Mar 22, 2012

Elected officials like to hear from their constituents. They take phone calls, letters, emails and tweets, Facebook posts and every now and then, a busload of their people asking the hard questions. That’s what happened earlier this week when 80 Santa Clarita Valley people – 60 of them riding a red...

Saturday, Mar 17, 2012

A young woman headed for a career behind the badge has a soft side for kids. And bears. Not the Grizzly kind that are on the badges of the California Highway Patrol officers, her mentors as an Explorer with the Newhall CHP Office, but the soft, cuddly kind that can give comfort to a child with cancer. Briano...

Friday, Mar 16, 2012

At its regular meeting Wednesday night, the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees approved $35 million for modernization projects, using a second wave of Measure M bond money. “This is the step we have to take to move forward and issue more of our Measure M money,” explained Eric Harnish, Assistant...

A winter storm is expected to impact Southwest California this weekend. A broad upper level, low-pressure system will prevail across California this weekend, bringing widespread rain and mountain snow to the region. Most of the precipitation will fall in a four-to-six hour period in advance of the cold...

Rattlesnake Bite Sends Dog to Emegency Clinic
Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012

Some celebrities will do anything to get their name and picture out in front of the public. Sometimes on purpose – and some times quite by accident. It was an unexpected visitor to her owner’s backyard that thrust Kara – a copper-colored 50-pound solid pit bull who is the subject of Michelle Sathe’s...

Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012

Jewish women from across the Santa Clarita Valley are inviting women of all faiths to join them as they observe an early Passover with a celebratory ritual meal, known as a Seder, from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, at the Valencia Hills Clubhouse. Hosted by the Sisterhoods of Congregation Beth Shalom...

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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
Hart-Wyatt Earp
With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
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