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Fire Fighters Stop Dryer Fire from Spreading
Tuesday, Dec 20, 2011

The offending clothes dryer. Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com A clothes dryer went haywire Tuesday afternoon in the Valencia Northbridge tract, prompting a response from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Fire fighters from Stations 73, 111 and 156 were able to contain the fire to a second-story...

Trash Truck Contents Catch Fire in Northbridge
Monday, Dec 19, 2011

Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com Fire fighters from Station 111 on Seco Canyon Road were called to a small fire inside a Waste Management trash truck Monday afternoon. Green waste was smoldering inside the truck in the 27500 block of Weston Drive in the Valencia Northbridge tract. Firefighters...

Tree Falls Across Decoro, Power Lines Threatened
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2011

Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com A tree has fallen onto the small, residential section of Decoro Drive east of Seco Canyon Road in Saugus, and it brought down power lines with it. SCV Sheriff’s deputies were on scene Wednesday at 5 p.m. and were in the process of calling public works and...

Broadside Collision in Decoro, Copper Hill Intersection
Monday, Oct 17, 2011

Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com A two-car collision was reported Monday at 4:51 p.m. in the intersection of Copper Hill Drive and Decoro Drive in Valencia. The collision involved a white Ford Expedition which appeared to have broadsided a four-door Honda Civic. Lt. Tom Bryski of the SCV Sheriff’s...

Grocery Workers Cast Ballots Today in Valencia
Friday, Sep 23, 2011

Albertson's employee Oscar Ortiz (right) hands his completed ballot to a Local 770 representative. Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com. Grocery store workers from UFCW Local 770 are voting today in Valencia on whether to accept a wage and benefit deal negotiated with the owners of the Ralphs,...

Small Fire at McBean and Fairview Quickly Doused
Thursday, Sep 22, 2011

Fire fighters from Station 156 in Valencia made quick work of a small spot fire that charred about one-half acre of light brush in a residential area Thursday afternoon. The fire was reported shortly after 4 p.m. in the wash west of McBean Parkway at Fairview Drive. Witnesses said they saw kids on scooters...

Wrong-Way DUI Suspect in Head-on Crash on Rye Cyn.
Friday, Sep 9, 2011

Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com. Click image to enlarge. Two people were transported to the hospital, one with critical injuries, following a head-on collision that occurred at about 3 p.m. Friday on Rye Canyon Road in the Valencia Industrial Center. A suspected drunk driver was traveling the...

Hart Falls to Tesoro, 35-21 <small>(Photos)</small>
Saturday, Sep 3, 2011

The Hart Indians fell to the Tesoro (Orange County) Titans 35-21 Friday night at College of the Canyons.   Hart running back Dylan Edwards tries to evade the Titan defenders. Photos by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com. (Click photo to enlarge.) Indians quarterback Conner Wingenroth (10) lets one sail...

Vikings Freshmen Debut in Scrimmage with Quartz Hill <small>(Photos)</small>
Thursday, Sep 1, 2011

Valencia quarterback sets up a pass during the freshman squad's first matchup of the year Thursday. Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com. (Click photo to enlarge.)   Vikings Freshman Stone Jackson rushes for a touchdown during Thursday's scrimmage against Quartz Hill. Photo by Elliott...

1 Caught, 1 At Large in Foiled Door-Kick Burglary
Tuesday, Aug 30, 2011

Suspect No. 1 is taken into custody after his intended victim identifies him in a "perp walk." Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com. Two would-be burglary suspects were in for a surprise when they kicked in a door Tuesday morning on Sandy Drive, off of Jake’s Way. The would-be victim...

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University and government officials formally cut the ribbon today for California State University, Northridge’s Valera NEST, a first-of-its-kind resource center in the CSU system that provides basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness to students in a centralized location on campus.
CSUN Formally Opens Valera NEST, CSU Student Resource Center
California Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering paid professional experience for Santa Clarita Valley college students.
California Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship Program
Starting Tuesday, March 3, Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center will have updated summer operating hours.
March 3: Summer Operating Hours for Placerita Canyon Natural Area, Nature Center
The Valley Industry Association will host "VIA Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening with Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean" on Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 19: VIA Cocktails & Conservation with Councilwoman Marsha McLean
At its Feb. 17, regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors approved an ordinance establishing penalties relating to water theft from fire hydrants as well as corresponding revisions to its Customer Service Policy.
SCV Water Board Approves Establishing Penalties for Water Theft From Fire Hydrants
The Santa Clarita Artists Association is holding a call for artists for "Rustic Roots: The California West" art exhibit. Entry Deadline is Sunday, March 22.
March 22:  SCAA Call to Artists ‘Rustic Roots, The California West’ Deadline
In Santa Clarita, building a strong sense of community is a priority we carry through everything we do, from shared experiences that bring residents together to programs and opportunities that encourage us to learn, participate and connect with one another.
Ken Striplin | One Story One City: An Invitation to Read, Listen, Connect
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of five productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, March 2 to Sunday, March 8.
March 2-8: Five Productions Filming in SCV
TMU baseball was swept by Hope International University on Saturday, Feb. 28 in a 14-9 loss in Fullerton.
Mustangs Fall in Series Finale to Hope International
The Master's University men's volleyball team improved to 8-0 with a dominant win over Soka University in straight sets on Friday, Feb. 27 in The MacArthur Center.
The Master’s Stays Unbeaten with Blowout over Soka
The Master's University took advantage of 17 Hope International turnovers to defeat the Royals 78-73 in the GSAC Men's Basketball Tournament semifinals Friday, Feb. 27 in Fullerton.
Mustangs Win Semi to Host Championship
College of the Canyons baseball was able to hold off a late-inning comeback bid from Oxnard College to get past the Condors 8-7 at Mike Gillespie Field on Tuesday, Feb. 24.
COC Baseball Hangs on for 8-7 Win Over Oxnard
<strong>1938</strong> - Great Flood of 1938 causes massive destruction and death across the greater Los Angeles region [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ap3314.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ap3314.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ap3101t.jpg" alt="flooding" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1990</strong> - President George H.W. Bush and Sheriff Sherman Block dedicate new North County Correctional Facility in Castaic [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/jd9002.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/jd9002.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/jd9002t.jpg" alt="ribbon cutting" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1890 </strong>- Jenkins ranch hands Dolores Cook and George Walton of Castaic slain by rival William Chormicle and W.A. Gardener [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lp_laherald030290.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lp_laherald030290.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ap2205bt.jpg" alt="Dolores Cook" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The Master's University Sandy Stangs improved to 4-1 in conference play with a 4-1 win over the La Sierra Golden Eagles on the TMU Beach Volleyball Courts.
TMU Gets Win at Home On Beach Over LSU Golden Eagles
The Saugus Union School District will hold its regular public meeting of the governing board of trustees on Tuesday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. It will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
March 3: SUSD School Board Continues Search for New Superintendent
Taste of the Town, to benefit the programs and services of the Child & Family Center, will return to a new location on Sunday, May 3, 1-5 p.m.
May 3: Taste of the Town to Benefit Child & Family Center, Tickets Now on Sale
The National Animation Museum and California Institute of the Arts have announced a new collaboration that brings together two influential leaders in animation to explore future-facing opportunities across education, programming and industry engagement.
National Animation Museum, CalArts Announce New Collaboration
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that two sports tournaments will be held at Santa Clarita Central Park the weekend of Saturday, Feb. 28-Sunday, March 1.
Feb. 28-March 1: Central Park in Saugus Will Host Soccer, Softball Tournaments
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Detail is asking for the public’s help locating Missing Person, Phillip Anthony Sanders.
LASD Seeks Public Help in Locating Missing Man, Phillip Anthony Sanders.
The city of Santa Clarita Public Libraries and Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs will host a "Scam Awareness for Seniors and their Families" workshop, 3-4 p.m. Thursday, March 5 at Old Town Newhall Library.
March 5: Scam Awareness for Seniors, Families Workshop at Newhall Library
Rep. George Whitesides’ (D-Aqua Dulce) bill to use advanced technology in wildfire-prone areas unanimously passed the U.S. House.
Whitesides’ Bill Passes to Use Advanced Technology on Wildfire Prevention
Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions and ramp closures along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass for electrical work. The work will start after 9 p.m. Monday, March 2 and will end by 6 a.m. each morning to Saturday, March 7.
March 2-7: Overnight Lane Reductions Along I-405 in Sepulveda Pass
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