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Short Car Chase Leads to DUI Arrest
Saturday, Jan 31, 2015

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in a short car chase Friday night in Canyon Country after a man hit a parked car then tried to flee. Deputies responded to the 18300 block of Oak Canyon Road in Canyon Country around 10:40 p.m. after a call came in about a man who had allegedly...

Burglary Call Leads to Short Pursuit Near Junior High
Friday, Jan 30, 2015

Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station received a call about a burglary around 1:05 p.m. in a residential community in North Valencia near Arroyo Seco Junior High. Deputies arrived on Los Mananitas Drive and located the person who then took off in their vehicle, according to the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s...

Drug Dealer Charged In Murder of Fox Studio Executive

John Creech Authorities have charged an alleged drug dealer for the murder of a former UCLA basketball player and Fox executive who went missing in May 2012. It has been almost three years since Gavin Smith, 57, was last seen alive and four months since his skeletal remains were found by hikers in...

Popular Crime Show to Air Episode on Local Story

Dino Guglielmelli “48 Hours” will be airing an episode that investigates a murder-for-hire case about a local businessman’s plot to kill his wife. Dino Guglielmelli, 53, lived in the Sand Canyon area of Canyon Country when he hired his now ex-business partner Rick Fuhrmann to kill...

Mint Canyon School Charts New Path for Elementary Education (Video)
Thursday, Jan 29, 2015

Normally when you think of engineering and technology education you think of college students but at Mint Canyon Community School it means something a little different. The Sulpher Springs District implemented the Junior Engineering and Technology Program, or J.E.T., last fall which uses project based...

Rocket Launch Reset for Friday
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015

UPDATE: The launch has been rescheduled for Friday after Thursday’s planned launch was scrubbed due to high winds.   Look to the skies Thursday morning and you should see a Delta II rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base with a NASA payload. The United Launch Alliance rocket will be...

Driver Damages Historic Park Grounds
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015

A man damaged fences and his own car when he fled police in Heritage Junction Historic Park in Newhall on Tuesday morning. The suspect was seen driving erratically around 10:15 a.m. in the park when maintenance workers asked him to slow down. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies were patrolling...

Project 13 Years in the Making is Back On Track
Friday, Jan 23, 2015

Big changes could soon be coming to Canyon Country as a proposed new development would have residents saying goodbye to mobile homes and hello to hundreds of new homes and a hotel. The Santa Clarita City Council approved a contract that will allow preparation of environmental documents for a proposed...

Retiring Newhall Schools Chief Feted at Final Meeting
Thursday, Jan 22, 2015

Dr. Marc Winger, longtime superintendent of the Newhall School District, attended his final board meeting Tuesday to cap his 41 years in public education. The meeting was held at Peachland Elementary School where Winger, 62, began his teaching career. School board members approved a resolution changing...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 22, 2015

The driver of the fatal car crash in Rowher Hills has been charged. A man found guilty in a 2011 robbery-murder in Canyon Country is requesting a new trial on the murder charges. Longtime Superintendent of the Newhall School District, Dr. Marc Winger, attended his final board meeting Tuesday wrapping...

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1850 - Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California [story]
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Monday, Aug. 19 will feature an artist demonstration by Derek Harrison. He will be conducting a portrait painting using a live model.
Aug. 19: SCAA Features Artist Demo by Derek Harrison
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. through noon at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Aug. 10: Santa Clarita Document Shredding, Textile Drop-off Event
The city of Santa Clarita will soon begin construction work on the annual 2024 -2025 Road Rehab Program, which uses slurry seal and overlay road treatments to improve city roadways.
Santa Clarita to Begin Annual Road Rehab
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2024 fall program in the Santa Clarita Valley is now open.
Youth Volleyball Registration in SCV Now Open
The Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355 will host Craig Newton for an interactive musical program, Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. and another program at 4:30 p.m.
July 10: Craig Newton’s Interactive Musical Program
Patti Negri, renowned for her psychic abilities, will host “Hot Summer Seance,” at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Friday, Aug. 2 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 2: ‘Hot Summer Séance’ with Patti Negri at The MAIN
The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Committee has announced the trophy award winners for the 2024 SCV Fourth of July Parade.
SCV Fourth of July Parade Trophy Winners
The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, recently issued a ruling that will increase the city of Santa Clarita's authority to enforce public camping ordinances that dictate where homeless people can camp and sleep.
SCOTUS Restores Local Authority to Enforce Camping Regulations
A night of nothing but military-related stories in music with a dash of micro-fiction/prose poetry by Robert Morgan Fisher will be at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Thursday, Aug. 1 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 1: A Night of Narrative Jokin’ Folkin’ Funny Story Songs at The MAIN
With wildfire smoke and reduced air quality affecting many California communities, the California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to take steps to protect themselves from air pollutants.
CDPH Urges Californians to Avoid Wildfire Smoke
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an update for the excessive heat warning and advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for Los Angeles County.
Excessive Heat Warning, Advisory Updated by County Health
Visit the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 on Tuesday, July 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to create beautiful artwork from melting old crayons.
July 9: Crayon Melting at Canyon Country Library
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting and Black and White Masquerade square dance 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
July 7: Sierra Hillbillies Host ‘Masquerade’ Square Dance
Growing up in the 1980s, I have many fond memories of spending time with friends at the Skate-N-Place on Soledad Canyon Road.
Cameron Smyth | The Rink is Rolling Along
1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
church
The Canyon Theatre Guild will present Santa Clarita Regional Theatre's production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
July 20-Aug. 11: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Performing Arts Center
The 92nd annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade attracted thousands to the streets of Old Town Newhall to cheer more than 100 parade entries representing politicians, scout troops, businesses, nonprofits, fraternal organizations and others.
SCV Parade Marches Through Old Town Newhall
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to discuss the transfer of William S. Hart Park to Los Angeles County at the Council's regular meeting Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
City to Discuss Hart Park Transfer from L.A. County
"Shrek Jr. The Musical," presented by Canyon Theatre Guild’s STARS program, will perform weekends from July 6 to July 14.
‘Shrek Jr. The Musical’ Coming to Canyon Theatre Guild
The history of the United States of America Flag was shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers at their annual Flag Day Ceremony, which was held June 14.
Elks Lodge Honors American Flag at Annual Ceremony
1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
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