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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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HELP WANTED: To Find Would-be Kidnapping Suspect
Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012

Artist’s sketch of suspect | Click to enlarge Investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect who reportedly tried to kidnap a young woman near Valencia High School Monday night. The attempted kidnapping occurred Monday at approximately 6:45 p.m. The 17-year old victim, who...

Monday, Jul 9, 2012

No doubt about it – summer is here and triple digit temperatures are expected to be the hot topic this week. The National Weather Service is predicting highs around 101 degrees today, with a bump up to 102 Tuesday and Wednesday. Evening lows are expected to hover between 65 and 70 degrees and breezes...

Thursday, Jul 5, 2012

Apparently parking enforcement is a serious thing in Castaic. Angered that a woman had parked her car in front of his residence on Castaic Oaks Lane around 9 p.m., resident Bishoy Fahmy, 21, called out the woman driver. According to Lt. Mark Hershey of the Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s station,...

Thursday, Jun 28, 2012

Traffic on the northbound I-5 just south of Valencia Boulevard is experiencing an afternoon fog, with an airborne cloud of white dust dropped from a big rig that lost its load shortly after 3 p.m.. All northbound lanes were closed briefly, but most have re-opened. Several vehicles spun out, but there...

Pint-Sized Lifesavers Learn CPR at Aquatics Center
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012

Mayor Frank Ferry and several public officials from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and American Heart Association visited the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center on Wednesday to announce the City of Santa Clarita’s participation Wednesday in a new public health program that teaches a hands-only approach...

Friday, Jun 22, 2012

If you’re bound for Vegas this weekend, or expecting visitors coming in from there, adjust your schedules. All traffic on the I-15 at the California/ Nevada border is at a very slow crawl, after the complete closure of the north and southbound lanes by the crash of a big rig carrying ferric chloride...

Weekend Operation: Both Boats and Boaters Must be Dry
Thursday, Jun 21, 2012

Now that the weather has turned the public’s fancy to boating, inspectors at Castaic, Pyramid and Piru Lake are busy making sure that boaters are being safe – no boating under the influence, or “BUI” – and that their boats are free of quagga and zebra mussels, invasive species that are wreaking...

Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012

A lawsuit against Sunrise Sterling Canyon Assisted Living of Valencia alleging elder abuse, neglect and wrongful death was filed Wednesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court by the family of former resident Loretta R. Hooker. The lawsuit relates to the events leading up to her death on August 24,...

Model Trains on Track for Hart Park This Weekend
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012

Looking to track down a good time this weekend? The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is presenting “The Newhall Model Train Show” on Saturday and Sunday in Hart Hall in William S. Hart Park in Newhall. The High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club is a group that promotes this...

Thursday, Jun 14, 2012

Firefighters moved quickly to put out a structure fire reported at 27061 Rio Prado Drive in Saugus. According to Fire Department officials, the call was received from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station at 1:18 p.m. and firefighters were on scene at 1:26 p.m. at the townhome near Arroyo Seco...

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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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