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1916 - A score of Wobblies bust up Newhall Jail after commandeering SP freight train [story]
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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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1916 - A score of Wobblies bust up Newhall Jail after commandeering SP freight train [story]
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As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks.
City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road
The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success.
COC Named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success
The city of Santa Clarita will host the grand opening of the Valencia Community Center on Monday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the center at 26147 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Dec. 9: Valencia Community Center Grand Opening
Join a community discussion on retail theft Monday, Dec. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. featuring California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Assemblymember Rick Zbur and a panel of industry experts.
Dec. 16: Community Conversation on Retail Theft with Pilar Schiavo
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Dec. 19: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period
The 4th Annual Newhall Holiday Marketplace will take place 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall CA, 91321.
Dec. 8:  Newhall Holiday Marketplace
College of the Canyons will enter the postseason as the No. 12 seed in the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Southern California Regional Playoffs.
No. 12 Canyons Women’s Volleyball to Begin 3C2A SoCal Regionals
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gratitude. Being thankful for what we have and all the blessings we have in our lives.
Ken Striplin | Thankful for Our Nonprofits
For the first time in The Master's University athletics history, a team has won the NAIA national championship. The women's cross country team finished ahead of Taylor University by one point to win the NAIA women's cross country national championship Friday, Nov. 22, at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.
TMU Women’s Cross Country Wins National Championship, Men Fourth
The California Department of Public Health is warning the public to avoid consuming one batch of cream top, whole raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a retail sample.
Raw Milk Recall Due to Bird Flu Virus
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host the "Winner’s Circle Art Show" at the Acton Agua Dulce Public Library, starting Saturday, Jan. 11-Saturday, Feb. 22.
‘Winners Circle Art Show’ at Acton Agua Dulce Library
1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [story]
Clodoveo Chavez story
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has reported that there are less than 20,000 ballots remaining to be counted in the Los Angeles County area.
Election ’24 Recap: Less Than 20,000 Votes Remain to be Tallied in County
2003 - Ruth Newhall, longtime co-owner/editor of The Signal, dies in Berkeley [story]
Ruth Newhall
1931 - Fall Roundup held at Hoot Gibson's Saugus Rodeo [story]
Hoot Gibson's 1931 Saugus Rodeo
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards + Installation event on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency.
Jan. 31: SCV Chamber Awards + Installation Early Bird Tickets
The Valley Industry Assoction will host a Cocktails & Conversation event with Cameron Smyth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30=7:30 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 12: Cocktails & Conversation with Cameron Smyth
Following an extensive search, the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has unanimously selected current Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra as the new Hart District Superintendent, filling the vacancy created when Mike Kuhlman resigned effective June 30.
Hart Board Selects Current Interim Superintendent to Fill Vacancy
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" will be performed on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
The California Air Resources Board has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
CARB Incentive Plan Focuses on Fleets for Small Businesses
Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers
Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers
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