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1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [story]
Clodoveo Chavez story


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Friday, May 18, 2012

The gloves are off and the challenge issued. “If you think firefighters are hot, wait till you see Team Santa Clarita.” That should be on a T-shirt somewhere. It just might be what the deputies from Santa Clarita Valley station will be wearing as they whip up their first competitive batches...

Thursday, May 17, 2012

If you see deputies running down the street over the weekend, they’re not necessarily running after a suspect. They are running to honor those law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in a three-day marathon run that will cover 339 miles and touch every patrol station of the Los Angeles...

Hundreds take the challenge on Bike to Work Day

Vehicle traffic was a little lighter this morning as more than 150 people chose pedals with spokes, as opposed to putting the pedal to the metal of their cars to get to work. Bike To Work Day in Santa Clarita is part of Bike To Work Week, the biggest bicycle commute in California. Two intrepid KHTS...

34 Tons Collected for SCV Food Pantry Saturday
Monday, May 14, 2012

More than 34 tons of that heavy lifting was done to ensure that no child in the SCV goes to bed hungry. Belinda Crawford, Executive Director of the SCV Food Pantry, said that this year’s collection bested last year’s by at least 450 pounds. “This will help us during the summer when the children...

Commission Recognizes SCVTV for Local Music/Arts Programming
Friday, May 11, 2012

Photo: Nadine Peeples The Santa Clarita Arts Commission did a little recognition Thursday night at its regular meeting, calling up the team from SCVTV for some well-deserved kudos. Introduced by Commission Chair Paul Strickland, SCVTV President Leon Worden stepped to the front of the room, asking staff...

Blue Heat Fights Hunger in SCV

Players from Santa Clarita’s only women’s professional soccer team, the Blue Heat, will be holding a “meet and greet” in front of Planet Soccer from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 19. The team is helping the SCV Food Pantry by offering one opening day ticket in exchange for five boxes of macaroni...

Bike Stolen? Call the Cops – They Might Have It
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

The Sheriff’s Major Crimes Bureau held a press conference Wednesday in Whittier to locate owners of expensive bicycles taken in residential burglaries, including some in the Santa Clarita Valley. More than 20 high-end bicycles (valued at between $5,000- $15,000 each) are among stolen property recovered...

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Thirty-one tons. That’s the amount of food collected in 2011 by postal workers throughout the Santa Clarita Valley during the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive that went directly to the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry. On Saturday, people all over the country will once again...

Thursday, May 3, 2012

All traffic lanes on Bouquet Canyon Road have been reopened, after being closed for nearly two hours due to a power line failure near Susan Beth Way. According to Lt. Mark Hershey of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station, the cause of the wire failure is not known, but three vehicles collided...

Antonovich Addresses State of the County (Video)
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Antonovich delivers his 2012 State of the County address. Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich was center stage Wednesday afternoon at the State of the County luncheon at the Valencia Hyatt Regency. More than 300 people attended the event, where the supervisor outlined the County’s accomplishments...

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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
The nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a fundraising event, "Holidayland" with mid-century pop culture expert Charles Phoenix, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Dec. 8: ‘Charles Phoenix Holidayland’ at Newhall Family Theatre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26, beginning with a special closed meeting at 5 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.
Nov. 26: City Council Meets to Discuss Contracts, Open Space Naming
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will present its holiday boutique fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Nov. 23: ACS Relay for Life SCV Holiday Boutique
California State Parks Office of Historic Preservation has announced it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program at 8 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025.
State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Launch
1843 - Rancho Castec (Lebec-Tejon area) granted to French immigrant Jose Covarrubias [story]
Rancho Castec diseno map
Due to construction and weather delays, the closure of the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be extended through Nov. 28.
Central Park Exercise Staircase Closure Extended Thru Nov. 28
Santa Clarita Ballet's 30th anniversary production of "The Nutcracker" will perform, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 14-15: Santa Clarita Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Registration is underway for the College of the Canyons winter 2025 session, which boasts more than 300 class sections.
COC Winter 2025 Registration Underway
Christmas came early for The Master's University Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Starr.
TMU Men’s Basketball Knocks Off No. 2, Starr Sees 300th Win
Theatre in a Week and Off Book Theatre is back with its holiday one act comedy "Holiday Hijinx" Friday, Dec. 13- Sunday, Dec. 15 at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 13-15: ‘Holiday Hijinx’ Presented by Theatre in a Week, Off Book Theatre
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents its Silver Bell Jubilee concert Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 8:  Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents Silver Bell Jubilee
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s one of the most magical times of the year.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Experience Holiday Cheer on the Tracks
Celebrate this special time of year with the 29th annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade and holiday event Saturday, Dec. 7 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
Dec. 7: The 29th Annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade
1967 - Local voters approve formation of community college and elect COC's first five-member board - Dr. William G. Bonelli Jr., Bruce Fortine, Sheila Dyer, Peter Huntsinger, Edward Muhl [story]
COC board
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