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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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Fans Flock to Central Park for Tributefest
Saturday, May 12, 2012

People from all over Southern California flocked to the 3rd annual Tributefest head on Saturday at Central Park. This 11-hour fest featured cover bands for artists such as Elton John, Tom Petty, Beatles, Journey, Rolling Stones, U2, Queen and the Police. Each band performed a one-hour set, covering top...

Driver Injured as He Knocks Out Power in Saugus
Monday, Apr 23, 2012

Photos by Elliott Cohen / SCVNews.com - Click images to enlarge A Lancaster man is in stable condition following a collision Monday afternoon on Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus. Witnesses said the driver, Jason O’Keefe, 24, was traveling eastbound on Bouquet at Shadow Valley Lane, north of David...

SCV Robbery Suspects Caught in Hyde Park
Friday, Mar 16, 2012

The stolen car in which the suspects fled. Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com Two men sought in connection with an armed robbery Friday night in Santa Clarita have been apprehended at a motel in the Hyde Park district of Los Angeles. The men, described as black males, one of whom was wearing an “NY”...

Motorcyclist Killed on San Francisquito Canyon
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

A 24-year-old Leona Valley man was killed Saturday morning when he lost control of his motorcycle on southbound San Francisquito Canyon Road. Officer Monica Posada of the California Highway Patrol identified the victim as Leonard Rohaley II. According to the CHP report, Rohaley was riding a 2006 Yamaha...

State Parole Agent Shot, Wounded in Lake View Terrace
Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012

SEE UPDATED STORY => http://scvnews.com/?p=24186 —— UPDATE 4:25 p.m.: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies have apprehended one possible  suspect and are detaining a second man in connection with the shooting Wednesday of a state parole agent in Lake View Terrace. A man who loosely...

Brush Fire Quickly Contained on Newhall Ranch Road
Sunday, Jan 1, 2012

Los Angeles County firefighters made quick work of a brush fire that broke out Sunday afternoon just north of Newhall Ranch Road in the middle of Santa Clarita. The fire was reported just before 1:30 p.m. in an area of brush and trees northeast of the intersection of Newhall Ranch and Hillsborough Parkway....

Family Injured as Blown Tire Causes Rollover Crash
Saturday, Dec 31, 2011

Photos by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com | Click to Enlarge A family from Los Angeles is recovering after a Saturday morning crash on the 14 Freeway at Sand Canyon Road. The family’s Ford Explorer Sport was traveling northbound on the freeway when the the left front tire apparently blew out. The...

Suspect On Loose After Disabling Stolen Car
Monday, Dec 26, 2011

A suspect is on the loose in Newhall after rendering his stolen car undriveable Monday morning in Newhall. The suspect is identified only as a Hispanic male of average height and weight, about 5-foot-6 and 150 pounds, age unknown. Sgt. Sam Soehnel of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station said...

Saugus Man Totals Car in Commerce Center
Saturday, Dec 24, 2011

A 23-year-old Saugus man is in stable condition following a high-speed solo collision Saturday morning in the Valencia Commerce Center. Witnesses said the man’s silver Toyota Celica was traveling southbound on Commerce Center Drive near Witherspoon Parkway at about 10:20 a.m. when the driver lost...

Body of Man, 53, Found at Valencia Gas Station
Friday, Dec 23, 2011

Employees at the Chevron gas station on Bouquet Canyon and Newhall Ranch roads in Valencia found the body of an unidentified 53-year-old man lying on the ground Friday morning at about 8:15 a.m. The man was unresponsive and bleeding from the head. Fire Department paramedics and sheriff deputies arrived...

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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
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
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