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1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
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COUNTY NEWS ARCHIVE
Volunteers are Key to Success at Castaic Animal Shelter
Tuesday, Nov 29, 2011

The Castaic shelter, run by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control, is a stopping ground in many animal journeys. People stop to look for a new friend, or stop to leave an animal because it doesn’t “work” with their family, often bidding them a tearful farewell. Some stop...

Monday, Nov 28, 2011

Deputies were able to take three suspected bad guys off the streets and recover some stolen property in the process in the wee hours of Sunday morning. According to Sgt. Richard Nagler of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, deputies responded to a report of a car burglary on Newhall Avenue...

Wednesday, Nov 23, 2011

More than 100 Hart District students from all schools are expected to converge on the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center to serve the 34th annual Thanksgiving Dinner for seniors. All SCV area seniors are invited to partake in the free dinner. Students will have a hand in musical entertainment, decorating,...

UPDATE: Park Ranger Clinging to Side of SUV when Limber Suspect, Still Cuffed, Stole It
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2011

Stolen SUV collided with vehicles on eastbound Golden Valley Road just west of Sierra Highway. Photos: SCVNews.com A state park ranger shot a gun at an escaping suspect who tried to run him over in his own patrol vehicle Monday morning. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s homicide detectives are investigating...

SCV Sheriff: Look Out for Armed, Dangerous Suspect

Dante Lusica A former martial arts instructor is being sought on a felony warrant of embezzlement and possession of assault weapons and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department is asking for the public’s help in tracking him down. A $40,000 felony warrant has been issued for Dante Lusica, 65,...

City, County Break Ground on Lyons/Pico Beautification
Monday, Nov 21, 2011

Santa Clarita’s curb appeal got a shot in the shoulder Monday morning when a group of officials from the city, county and the West Ranch Town Council took golden shovels to turned-over dirt. The ceremony was the official kickoff for a beautification project that will change the look of the city’s...

Friday, Nov 18, 2011

A suspect arrested Thursday morning for the attempted kidnapping of a 13-year old boy on Wednesday will not be charged, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office. Javier Benetiz Garcia, 56, was arrested Thursday at 7 a.m. and booked at the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s...

Several vehicle burglaries happened overnight Thursday-Friday in the Saugus area, according to Sheriff’s officials. Lt. Joseph Efflandt told KHTS that the rash of burglaries happened in the area of Seco Canyon Road and Evergreen Lane in Saugus. Efflandt said that there were six reported incidents so...

Wednesday, Nov 16, 2011

A 13-year old boy escaped from a potential kidnapper this morning in Canyon Country. The prospective victim was walking north on Camp Plenty Road near Soledad Canyon Road when he was approached by a male Hispanic in his late 30s who attempted to grab him. The boy ran toward the Sierra Vista Junior High...

Antonovich Questions Release of Violent Convict
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2011

Antonovich In his position as County Mayor, Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich was encouraged today by his fellow board members to write a letter to the governor asking him to take appropriate action and stop the transfer of a perceived dangerous prisoner who is headed for Olive View-UCLA...

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1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
Saugus Cafe
1994, 4:31 a.m. - Magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake rocks Santa Clarita Valley [video]
collapsed freeway bridge
A strong defensive performance by The Master's University Lady Mustangs basketball team led to a 73-45 win against OUAZ in Surprise, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Power Past OUAZ On the Road
The Tejon Ranch Conservancy has published its calendar of nature programs it will host in February.
Tejon Ranch Conservancy Offers February Nature Programs
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 20: SUSD to Meet in Closed Session with City Regarding Santa Clarita Elementary
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced that Dr. Collyn Nielsen, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources, has been named the 2026 Negotiator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.
Hart District’s Collyn Nielsen Named ACSA Negotiator of the Year
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission has scheduled a site tour of the Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan Project and a virtual tour of the Belcaro at Sand Canyon Project. These projects are expected to hold public hearings in the near future.
Jan. 20: City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission Plans Site Tours
Free business training webinars are available from the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center this January.
COC SBDC Hosting Free Webinars to Help Grow Businesses
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a unique gala on Saturday, March 7, 6-10 p.m.
March 7: ‘Live From Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night’ SCVHS 50th Anniversary
Saugus High School Instrumental Music gives back while raising much-needed funds for the high school's music program.
Saugus High Music Clothes for Cash Fundraiser
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special Non-Profit Council Roundtable, "Non-Profit Love Match: A High-Impact Networking Experience for Professionals & Nonprofits," 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Education Center at Child & Family Center.
Feb. 10: Non-Profit Council Roundtable’s ‘Non-Profit Love Match’ at Child & Family Center
There are places in our community where history is not simply remembered, but carefully safeguarded and brought to life every day. William S. Hart Park is one of those rare treasures.
Laurene Weste | Preserving the Past, Building the Future at Hart Park
Congregation Beth Shalom offers a monthly film series that shows selected independent films one Sunday per month at 2 p.m.
Jan. 18: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Truth & Treason’
The California Department of Public Health is collaborating with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to remind consumers and retailers that products containing kratom or 7-hyrdroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, are associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose and death.
CDPH Reminds Retailers, Public About Dangers of Kratom, 7-OH Products
Foothill League soccer is coming into a final flurry of league matches that will sort out standings.
Foothill League Soccer: The Big Push
The Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market will offer a special live cooking demonstration and tasting on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 18: Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market Free Cooking Demonstration
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California residents and visitors will receive free vehicle day-use entry to participating California state parks on Monday, Jan. 19.
Jan. 19: California State Parks to Offer Free Vehicle Entry on MLK Day
1926 - Newhall Community Hospital, est. 1922, opens in larger, more modern hospital building at 6th & Spruce streets [story]
Newhall Community Hospital
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host the Third Annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. The event will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Vallet Boys and Girls Club Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse.
Jan. 19: Schiavo to Host MLK Day of Service, Donations Encouraged
The Ridge Route Preservation Organization will host a Ridge Route Storm Clean Up Day Sunday, Jan. 18 at 7 a.m.
Jan. 18: Ridge Route Preservation Organization Work Day
The city of Santa Clarita January Community Hike will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Quigley Canyon Open Space, Cleardale Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 17: Santa Clarita Community Hike in Quigley Canyon Open Space
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m.
Jan. 22: City of Santa Clarita to Break Ground on Via Princessa Park
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host a "Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle," event Thursday, Jan. 29, 4-5 p.m. at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Jan. 29: ‘Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle Bar’ at Canyon Country Library
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Smyth Drive in Valencia.
Traffic Alert Issued for SCV Water Pipeline Installation on Smyth Drive
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