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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Wendy’s-SCVTV Student Athlete of the Week: Andrew Eichten, WRHS
Friday, Sep 7, 2012

This week’s Wendy’s of Santa Clarita and SCVTV Student Athlete of the Week is Andrew Eichten of West Ranch.  Andrew has a 4.39 GPA and he scored 2250 on the SAT.  He’s not sure what he wants to study in college, but he DOES know what he goes NOT want to study. “I’m not...

Wendy’s-SCVTV Student Athlete of the Week: Chris Hamilton, GVHS
Thursday, Aug 30, 2012

This week’s Wendy’s of Santa Clarita and SCVTV Student-Athlete of the Week is Chris Hamilton of Golden Valley. Chris has a 4.55 GPA and scored 2150 on the SAT. He learned at a young age that to be successful in life starts with a good education. “I believe that the world we live in...

Silver Medalist Makes Appearance on ‘SCV Today’
Wednesday, Aug 29, 2012

Lashinda Demus (center) with SCV Today co-host Dave Caldwell and SCV Chamber of Commerce President Terri Crain. 2012 Olympic silver medalist Lashinda Demus stopped by the SCVTV studios Wednesday to tape an appearance on “SCV Today” – the morning television show for Santa Clarita. On...

Olympic Silver Medalist to Appear on ‘SCV Today’ Show
Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012

Lashinda Demus  Olympic silver medalist  Lashinda Demus will be making a guest appearance on SCV Today, Santa Clarita’s morning television show airing on SCVTV. The show will first air Thursday, Aug. 30, at 8 a.m., with repeats Thursday at 2 p.m., Friday morning at 1 a.m. and 8 a.m., and finally...

Canyon Football Wins Season Opener
Friday, Aug 24, 2012

Junior running back Dominic Pennucci ran for 87 yards on just five carries and had touchdown runs of 36 and 11 yards in the Canyon Cowboys 49-12 opening game win over the Morningside Monarchs Thursday night at Harry Welch Stadium. The game was televised by SCVTV and can be seen on the channel all week...

Student Athlete of the Week: Kyle Cantu

This week’s Wendy’s of Santa Clarita Student Athlete of the Week is Kyle Cantu of Canyon. Kyle has a 4.4 GPA and scored an 1890 on the SAT. He WANTS to go to a major four-year university, but he is open to a community college after graduating from Canyon. Ultimately he wants to study math...

Homa Falls Short at USGA Amateur
Friday, Aug 17, 2012

Max Homa | Photo: USGA Valencia High graduate Max Homa’s run at the USGA Amateur Championship in Denver, Colorado has come to an end in the Round of 32. Homa, now at the University of California, Berkeley, lost 3 & 1 to Justin Thomas of Goshen, KY. Thomas then won his quarter-final match to...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012

There are currently 16 players with ties to the Santa Clarita Valley playing professional baseball tied to Major League Baseball. Several others are playing professionally in independent leagues. What follows are those players attached to Major League baseball organizations. Majors James Shields (Hart)...

Vincej Tearing Up Rookie Ball
Tuesday, Aug 14, 2012

You got a sense in June that when the Cincinnati Reds chose former Saugus shortstop Zach Vincej in the 37th round of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft, they were getting a steal. After all, Vincej, a former third baseman on Team USA’s 16-&-under team, hit .339 for Pepperdine...

Ervin Finishes 5th in Final
Friday, Aug 3, 2012

Anthony Ervin Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin finished 5th in the finals of the men’s 50-meter freestyle Friday in London. The Hart High School graduate clocked a 21.78 in the race, which was consistent with his heat and semi-final races. Florent Manaudou of France won the gold with a time of 21.34....

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
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