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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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SigAlert Brings I-5 Traffic to a Crawl
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2019

A SigAlert was issued early Wednesday morning after a vehicle hit a big rig on Interstate 5, bringing traffic to a crawl in Santa Clarita. “The (No.) four and five lanes are blocked for an unknown duration,” said Officer Peter Nicholson of the California Highway Patrol Traffic Management office at...

Robbery Suspect Detained After Containment Near Camp Plenty

Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station combed Canyon Country neighborhoods Tuesday in search of two juvenile robbery suspects, according to officials. “It sounds like they have a containment set up for two juveniles that are wanted in connection with a robbery,” said Shirley Miller,...

Medical Examiners Identify One of Two Killed in Canyon Country House Fire
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019

Medical examiners have identified one of two people found dead inside a burning house in Canyon Country Saturday morning as 82-year-old Bernard Halio. A man, now identified as Halio, and a woman died after a house fire erupted and spread to other parts of the home on 28000 block of Flowerpark Drive about...

Wiley Canyon Elementary Opens Family Resource Center
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2019

With the intent to distribute clothes, food and comfort, Newhall School District officials held the grand opening for a Family Resource Center at Wiley Canyon Elementary on Thursday. The Family Resource Center at Wiley Canyon, which is run entirely on donations, marks the second large center the district...

Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Shares Thanksgiving Day Meals

From the nonprofit organization’s original location in Val Verde, the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center distributed more than 124 Thanksgiving Day meals to families last week. Throughout the year, the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center has committed itself to helping those in need with medical services,...

Boys and Girls Club Holds Annual Festival of Trees Fundraiser
Monday, Nov 25, 2019

The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley held its Festival of Trees fundraiser Saturday, a yearly tradition to mark the beginning of the holiday season for a number of Santa Clarita residents. Although each Christmas tree and gingerbread house being auctioned off was created by different volunteers...

Family of Gracie Muehlberger Holds Celebration of Her Life

The family of Gracie Muehlberger, one of three students killed during the Saugus High School shooting Nov. 14, held a celebration of her life at Real Life Church Saturday. The event was attended by a few hundred members of the community, along with the Muehlberger family and close friends. As people...

SCV Community Mourns 2 Teens Killed in Car Crash

The Santa Clarita Valley community has begun to reach out by sharing words, time and resources with the families of two SCV teens who died in a car crash Wednesday. Both Sebastien “Bash” Gallegos, 18, of Castaic, and Eugene Oh, 18, of Valencia, were killed in Granada Hills Wednesday afternoon after...

Coroner ID’s 2-year-old Killed in Stevenson Ranch Crash
Friday, Nov 22, 2019

Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified Lydia Lopez, a 2-year-old from Bakersfield, as the second child killed in a fiery Stevenson Ranch car crash on Monday. The toddler was pronounced dead at the hospital on Wednesday at 10:19 a.m., according to Sarah Ardalani, a...

Shooting Victims, Saugus Community Remembered at Hart District Meeting
Thursday, Nov 21, 2019

William S. Hart Union High School District officials discussed healing during their first board meeting since the Saugus High School shooting left three students dead and injured three more last week. During the Wednesday night meeting, board President Bob Jensen opened with a statement from the board...

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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
State’s Top Court Rules Ride-Share Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
Los Angeles County Revamps 24/7 Help Line to Integrate Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter Kick off Party’ at Castaic Shelter Next Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
The California Department of Motor Vehicles invites businesses, public agencies and innovators to apply to join two community “hackathons” to promote additional uses for the California mobile Driver’s License.
DMV to Host Community Hackathons to Facilitate Additional Uses for Mobile Driver’s License
In an effort to maintain transparency with the entire Saugus Union School District community, SUSD is announcing that the Governing Board of the Saugus Union School District will consider placing a school facility measure onto the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot.
Saugus Union School District to Put Facility Measure on November Ballot
Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, today unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess.
Princess Cruises Reveals Epic 2026 Alaska Season
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on, July 24 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
July 24: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the honorees for its second Annual Black Business Month Celebration, taking place at California Institute of the Arts on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
SCV Chamber Announces Honorees For Second Annual Black Business Month Celebration
1864 - Walker/Reynier family patriarch Jean Joseph Reynier, then 15, arrives in Sand Canyon from France; eventually homesteads 1,200 acres [story]
Joseph Reynier
College of the Canyons graduating sophomore Jonah El-Farra has been named a California Community Colleges Men's Basketball Coaches Associations (CCCMBCA) student-athlete scholarship recipient for the 2023-24 season. 
El-Farra Earns Coaches Associations’ Student-Athlete Scholarship
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath that directs the creation of an independent Ethics Commission and ethics reform measures to improve transparency and create greater oversight in County government.
Supes Unanimously Approve Creation of Ethics Commission, Reform
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for its upcoming “Body & Presence” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Canyon Country Community Center during the City's annual Business for Artists Conference.
Aug. 4: Call for Art ‘Body & Presence’ Exhibit Deadline
Zach Schroeder, the head coach for The Master’s University track and cross country programs, is stepping down to be closer to family.
After Historic Run, TMU Coach Zach Schroeder Steps Down
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