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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Family of Crash Victim Aims to Give Back to Racing Community
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016

The family of the man who died in a single-car crash over the weekend has set up a GoFundMe account to give back to the motorcycle racing community. The crash, which occurred at about 2:18 a.m. near Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway, killed Steven Kirk, 22, and left two girls in the hospital...

Supes Advised to Settle Case of Murdered Castaic Inmate
Friday, Jan 15, 2016

File Photo  The Los Angeles County Claims Board is recommending that the Board of Supervisors pay $185,000 to settle a civil rights complaint involving the murder of an inmate while in jail in Castaic. The suit seeks compensation for the August 2012 death of James Joe Moreno, 22, who was killed while...

Storm Knocks Out Power for Hundreds of Residents
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016

Updated Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 4 p.m. The power outage that knocked out electricity for thousands of Santa Clarita residents is now only affecting approximately 263, according to the SoCal Edison website. The outage affected about 5,005 SoCal Edison customers from Rockwell Canyon Road to Lyons Avenue...

Rowher Flats Crash Victim ID’d as Valencia Man
Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

The man found dead after an apparent crash in Rowher Flats last week has been identified as 61-year old Michael Skelton of Valencia. Skelton’s death was listed as accidental due to blunt force abdominal trauma, according to Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. An...

2015: A Look Back at Our Most Viewed Stories of the Year
Monday, Dec 28, 2015

Deputies Find Body in Rowher Flats
Saturday, Dec 26, 2015

Update: A body was found in Rowher Flats Saturday evening, according to Shirley Miller, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station public information officer. The identification of the body has not yet been confirmed. Miller said the body was found at about 4:30 p.m. with the help of a search and...

2 Airlifted After Driver Reportedly Suffers Seizure
Sunday, Dec 20, 2015

Two people were airlifted after a driver reportedly suffered a seizure and crashed into oncoming traffic Sunday afternoon in Agua Dulce. A total of five people were injured in the crash, two, a husband and wife, were airlifted and three were taken by ambulance, according to Los Angeles County Fire Capt....

Grant Gives Elementary School Opportunity to Buy New Books
Friday, Dec 18, 2015

Live Oak Elementary School received a $2,000 grant from James Patterson and Scholastic Reading Club to help buy books for the school library. The application was submitted by Kerry Summers, a fourth grade teacher, and the school was one of 467 schools chosen to receive the grant out of 27,924 applicants. “I...

Canyon Country Schools Go On ‘Soft Lockdown’ Due to Suspicious Person
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015

Canyon High School and Leona Cox Community Elementary School in Canyon Country were put under a “soft lockdown” on Tuesday morning due to a suspicious person in the area. Deputies were called to the area around 11:30 a.m. when a suspicious vehicle was reported near Whites Canyon Road. “It was a...

Another Mountain Lion Killed While Crossing Freeway
Monday, Dec 14, 2015

File Photo A mountain lion was struck and killed by a car early Monday morning while trying to cross the freeway at the SR-14 and I-5 interchange. The animal was hit at approximately 7:30 a.m. and was picked up by the California Department of Fish and Game, according to CHP officials. “We are always...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
A three day SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp will be held Wednesday Jan.8 through Friday, Jan 10 at West Ranch High School.
Jan. 8-10: West Ranch SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp
The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy library will host a homeschool information meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6 at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, CA 91351.
Jan. 6: Homeschool Information Meeting at Canyon Country Library
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Are you looking for some last-minute gifts that won’t break the bank? Check out the Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library bookstores located inside all of the local branches.
Last Minute Gifts at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
Interested members of the public are invited to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee meeting on Jan. 8, 2025.
Jan. 8: SCV Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
Continuing through Jan. 16, 2025, join the LA County Library Winter Reading Club challenge to earn prizes and help reach the communal reading goal of 1 million minutes. Simply log at least 400 minutes of reading to complete the challenge.
Through Jan. 16: LA County Library Winter Reading Club Challenge
The Newhall School District Governing Board members held their annual organizational meeting on Dec. 17 to elect 2025 Governing Board officers and representatives.
Newhall School Trustees Name Ernesto Smith 2025 Board President
Los Angeles County is gearing up to make big improvements to The Old Road, a major highway and artery that provides connectivity throughout the Santa Clarita Valley and is frequently used by locals when traffic on Interstate 5 is snarled due to inclement weather and emergency closures.
L.A. County Green Lights Improvement Project for The Old Road
Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise line, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been awarded top honors from some of the most respected travel industry organizations worldwide.
Princess Cruises Earns Top Awards for Alaska, Dining and Premium Cruising
Grants are available to assist businesses and nonprofits that continue to face financial impacts of the Covod-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses can receive grants of $3,000 or $5,000 to support their recovery efforts. The application deadline is Dec. 31, 2024.
Dec. 31: Deadline to Apply for Business, Nonprofit Grants
Chloe Auble had a career-high 22 points and Marin Lenz matched her with 22 as well in The Master's University women's basketball 104-45 win over Nobel University Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the first game of the Hope International Christmas Classic in Fullerton.
Big Offensive Night for Lady Mustangs
Do you have a passion for historical preservation and conservation? The city of Santa Clarita is looking for a dedicated professional to oversee the daily care of the William S. Hart Park Museum, its collections and exhibits.
Santa Clarita Seeks Hart Mansion Museum Curator
In a match up between two Top-10 teams, No. 9 The Master's University men's basketball knocked off No. 6 Montana Tech 73-70 Tuesday, Dec. 17 in the final game of the Cactus Classic in Glendale, Ariz.
Mustangs Defeat No. 6 Montana Tech
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, 1-3 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, Carl Boyer Room.
Dec. 19: Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee Meeting
The Federal Trade Commission is banning hidden fees charged for event tickets and hotel stays, the agency announced Tuesday, citing a recent rise in customer complaints of bait-and-switch pricing.
FTC Bans Junk Fees on Event Tickets, Hotel Stays
The Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees held their Annual Organizational Meeting on Monday, Dec. 16. At that meeting the Board members elected officers and representatives of the Board for 2025.
Castaic School Board Elects Mayreen Burk as Board President for 2025
The Gibbon Conservation Center’s “Adopt a Gibbon” program helps provide for the food and supplements needed to maintain each gibbon in optimal health. there are currently 31 gibbons waiting to be adopted this holiday season.
Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus Hosts Adopt-a-Gibbon Program
In its 10th year of operation, and, as it does every weekend throughout the year. the Old Town Newhall Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, Dec. 21 from 8:30 am to 1 p.m.
Dec. 21: Old Town Newhall Farmers Market
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