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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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Update: Road Rage in Castaic: Suspect Grabs Cop’s Gun, Shoots Him
Saturday, Oct 5, 2013

[L.A. County Sheriff] – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting investigation involving an off-duty La Habra police officer that occurred at approximately 5:15 AM Saturday (10/05/2013) on the Golden...

Girl Hurt in Crash with Suspected DUI Driver (Video)
Monday, May 27, 2013

Story and video from News Photos LA for SCVNews.com   A suspected drunk driver ran a red light and struck two vehicles Saturday night in Santa Clarita, sending a girl to the hospital. The crash occured at about 10:30 p.m. at Copper Hill Drive and Newhall Ranch Road. The offending driver of a blue...

Body Found in Canyon Country
Friday, Oct 26, 2012

Photo by Elliott Cohen A woman was found dead inside a car in Canyon Country Friday evening. Deputies responded to a 9-11 call that came in around 5:15 p.m. of a woman who was slumped over in a gold Nissan Sentra near Oak Springs Canyon Road and Livery Way in Canyon Country. According to the caller,...

Metrolink Train Hits Car Carrier in Newhall
Sunday, Oct 7, 2012

Photos: LASD A Metrolink train collided with a car carrier Saturday night, sending three people to the hospital with minor injuries. The crash occurred at about 9:40 p.m. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified the location as 23651 Pine Street, just south of the intersection of...

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Saugus Attic Blaze
Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012

Los Angeles County firefighters may have prevented a house from burning down Tuesday in the 22500 block of Barcotta Drive in Saugus. Upon arrival, firefighters saw smoke coming the attic. The cause is undetermined, but a faulty attic fan appears to have been the culprit. No injuries to residents or firefighters...

Small Fire Erupts in Saugus Park; Teen Burned (Video)
Thursday, Sep 20, 2012

Photos & Video by Elliott Cohen / SCVNews.com A Saugus teenager is recovering tonight at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital after sustaining facial burns at Pamplico Park. Authorities at the scene indicated the boy was playing with fireworks, but sheriff’s officials were not confirming it Thursday...

UPDATE: Sheriff Seeks ID of Pharmacy Burglar (Video)
Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012

  [LASD] – On Monday September 3, 2012, between the hours of 1:14am and 1:16am, a male suspect rode a motorcycle into the parking lot of a pharmacy located on the 27800 block of Smyth Drive in Santa Clarita. The male suspect entered the pharmacy by carefully removing the window pane of the...

Stars Shine at Midnight Release of ‘Hunger Games’ DVD
Saturday, Aug 18, 2012

Jack Quaid (left) and Dayo Okeniyi pose for pictures and sign autographs at the Centre Pointe Walmart store. Photos by Elliott Cohen/SCVNews.com The stars came out Friday to the Centre Pointe Walmart store for the midnight release of “The Hunger Games” movie on DVD and Blu-ray. Santa Clarita...

Fire Blackens 2 Acres in Seco Canyon
Thursday, Jun 21, 2012

Photo & Video by Elliott Cohen / SCVNews.com Fire scorched two acres of brush Thursday evening in Saugus. The fire broke out around 6 p.m. under some Edison power lines east of Seco Canyon Road in an unincorporated section of the Santa Clarita Valley. Los Angeles County firefighters attacked the...

Crash Into Gas Meter Sparks Mobile Home Fire
Monday, May 28, 2012

A Canyon Country resident drove over gas meter late Sunday night at the Granada Villa Mobile Park in the 18500 block of Soledad Canyon Road, touching off a fire that totaled his car and partially engulfed a home. It took about 25 minutes and 20 firefighters to get the situation under control due to the...

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1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
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.
Rideshare 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.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose 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’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
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