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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery


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Website Ranks Santa Clarita No. 1 Best Place to Retire
Friday, May 13, 2016

Santa Clarita was deemed “the perfect blend of refined living” in an online article that named it the No. 1 spot to retire in Southern California. The article from “Only in Your State,” a website devoted to helping readers discover things to do in all 50 states, evaluated the...

Elderly Man Assaulted at Valencia Park
Monday, May 2, 2016

A 71-year-old man was allegedly assaulted by an 18-year-old man at a Valencia park Monday afternoon. The elderly man reportedly approached two young people in Valencia Glen Park at approximately 2:15 p.m. and told them to stop smoking, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station spokeswoman...

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down SR-14 Lanes Early Thursday
Thursday, Apr 28, 2016

A man was killed after his motorcycle crashed into a curb while he was entering the freeway near Soledad Canyon Road and Sand Canyon Road Thursday, resulting in the closure of lanes in the early morning hours. The 30-year-old Northridge man was ejected from his 1999 Harley Davidson when he hit a raised...

Students Show Off Science, Technology Skills at Annual STEAM Expo
Thursday, Apr 21, 2016

Robots, computers and gadgets brought over 150 students to Mitchell Community Elementary School Wednesday night for the Sulphur Springs Union School District’s annual STEAM Expo. “We want to get our children engaged and loving science,” said Catherine Kawaguchi, superintendent for the...

Canyon High Draws Full House for First Show at PAC
Friday, Apr 15, 2016

Canyon High School performers played to a full house Friday night at the first-ever concert in the school’s new performing arts center. Anticipation for the new 452-seat, 18,560-square-foot center was obvious as both parents and students gazed around the auditorium. “Back about 15 years...

Cowell Named Castaic Teacher of Year
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2016

The Castaic Union School District has named Karen Cowell Teacher of the Year for her outstanding service to not only the school district, but to her students as well. Cowell has been with the school district for 14 years and through all of the ups and downs says there is no better district. “The kids...

Veterans Monument to Advance to Council for Consideration
Friday, Apr 8, 2016

The Santa Clarita Parks Commission approved one military veteran’s plan for a monument honoring the SCV’s fallen warriors Thursday. “The commission voted unanimously to support the proposal but wants the City Council to work with stakeholders to find the most appropriate location,” City Parks...

Head-On Collision Leaves 2 Injured
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016

A head-on collision near Interstate 5 and Calgrove Boulevard left two women injured around 11:45 a.m. Thursday. The collision occurred when a black Lexus failed to yield when making a left-hand turn and hit a silver Ford Focus that was traveling approximately 50 miles per hour, according to CHP Officer...

Man Charges Deputies at Eternal Valley; Struggle Ensues
Monday, Mar 28, 2016

A fight broke out between deputies and a man who appeared to be under the influence and acting erratically near a water tower at Eternal Valley Park and Mortuary. The man, only described as a Hispanic in his early 20s, charged at Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies when they attempted...

All Clear After Bathroom Scrawl at Hart High Prompts Response
Friday, Mar 25, 2016

The school day at Hart High School seems to be going as usual after a bathroom message prompted school and law enforcement officials to beef up security Friday. An email sent out this morning by Principal Collyn Neilsen said, “The opening of school this morning was normal, save for the added presence...

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The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
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
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