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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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‘Suspicous Package’ Turns Out to be Empty Box
Wednesday, Jul 25, 2012

The suspicious package found near gas pumps at the Shell gas station at Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway was X-rayed by sheriff’s Arson and Explosives personnel and found to be an empty box. The gas station has been reopened. At 12:56, Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies responded...

McKeon Shares Details of New Staffer’s Felony Record
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon released a statement Tuesday detailing the criminal history of his new district director, Morris Thomas. The statement came in response to an inquiry from KHTS and SCVNews.com after McKeon announced Monday that he was hiring Thomas, the 64-year-old general manager...

Thieves Steal Pieces of History from Autry Locomotive

Vandals have hit our history once again, stealing several brass fittings from the antique steam engine housed at Heritage Junction. Sadly, it’s the second time in a year that a crime blotter had the notation “Grand Theft Steam Engine” in the message line. According to Santa Clarita...

Stealing from the living is bad enough, but stealing from the dead is unspeakably awful. That’s just what’s happening at Eternal Valley, where more than 300 brass and other metal vases have been reported stolen over the last month. Sheriff’s patrol units have been increased near the memorial park...

Friday, Jul 20, 2012

As the nation reels from the horror of the early morning shooting of 71 people in an Aurora, Colorado theater by what appears to be a lone gunman, law enforcement agencies across the country are responding with caution and asking the public to be more vigilant. Suspect James Holmes, identified as the...

Thursday, Jul 19, 2012

A 3-year-old boy was airlifted to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon after he was found at the bottom of a community pool in Valencia. Los Angeles County Fire officials report that the boy was discovered in the pool at El Molino and Alta Vista Streets, in a neighborhood behind...

Wednesday, Jul 18, 2012

An elderly man was found hanging in a garden of an apartment complex on Wiley Canyon Road Wednesday morning. The victim, identified only as an 80-year old resident of Orchard Arms, was found around 10:30 a.m. by a woman on her morning walk. He was hanging from a tree in the community garden area. Lt....

Pro Skater Tony Hawk Coming to Santa Clarita Saturday
Friday, Jul 13, 2012

Once in awhile a city project pays off big time – and this Saturday’s exhibition at the Santa Clarita Skatepark is definitely a big payoff. The world’s most recognized action sports figure, skater Tony Hawk, is kicking off his Birdhouse Left Coast Tour at our very own skatepark and the public...

Celia Gallardo, once one of the rising stars of the Santa Clarita Valley, was arrested by federal authorities Tuesday and charged with 16 counts of federal wire and mail fraud charges in connection with a million dollar Ponzi scheme. The 42-year old Gallardo had several companies, including Gold Feather...

Thursday, Jul 12, 2012

The National Weather Service’s excessive heat warnings for parts of Southern California remain in effect, even as temperatures moderated Thursday after reaching triple digits in the Santa Clarita Valley on Wednesday. Today’s high in the SCV is expected to peak at 97, with partly sunny skies. The...

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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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