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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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Man Arrested After Alleged Kidnapping Near Agua Dulce
Tuesday, Mar 22, 2016

A man was arrested after allegedly kidnapping a 2-year-old girl at knifepoint outside of a home near Agua Dulce Monday night. The girl was taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for evaluation, said Lt. Bryan Aguilera with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Read the full story [here].

Dog Whisperer Under Investigation for Possible Animal Cruelty
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

Saugus resident Cesaar Millan. Photo: CesarsWay.com Cesar Millan is under fire after an episode of his Nat Geo WILD series “Cesar 911” showed what some are calling animal cruelty. Authorities were called to Millan’s Santa Clarita dog psychology center on Blue Cloud Road Thursday night...

Authorities ID Woman Struck, Killed Monday in Saugus
Thursday, Mar 10, 2016

The woman who was struck and killed at the intersection of Haskell Canyon Road and Bobwhite Circle in Saugus Monday night has been identified by coroner officials. Jeanette Peoples was struck by a car at approximately 6:18 p.m. Monday, said Lt. David Smith with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. To...

Authorities ID Elderly Woman Found Dead in Valencia Hotel

File Photo An elderly woman that was found dead in a Valencia hotel room Tuesday afternoon has been identified by coroner officials. Judith Miers, 74, of La Quinta, was discovered by employees of the Embassy Suites by Hilton Valencia and is suspected to be a suicide, said Lt. David Smith with the Los...

9 Plead Not Guilty to Fraud Charges

A Saugus woman and eight others plead not guilty on Wednesday to 17 charges related to a $24 million billing scam that defrauded dozens of insurance companies throughout Southern California. Read the full story [here].  

Student Who Made Online Threats Facing Assault Charges
Wednesday, Mar 9, 2016

An 11-year-old McGrath Elementary School student who was arrested in February after being suspended for allegedly bringing a knife to the school and later making an “unspecified threat” over social media will be going to trial. He is facing seven counts of assault with a deadly weapon and one count...

Saugus Man Sentenced to 3 Years for High Speed Chase
Friday, Mar 4, 2016

A 48-year-old Saugus man was sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for leading officers on a high-speed chase last May that ended in Santa Clarita. Michael White started the chase in West Los Angeles and ended it in the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station parking lot. Read the...

Public Helps to ID Target Store Thief
Thursday, Mar 3, 2016

The man that was wanted for questioning after allegedly taking several electronic items from a Santa Clarita store without paying has been identified with the help of the public. “Thanks to the public’s tips and social media, we have identified the man taking electronics in SCV,” said a tweet from...

Possible Stabbing Reported in Canyon Country
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is responding to a possible stabbing in Canyon Country. The incident was reported at approximately 5:35 p.m. in the 18000 block of Soledad Canyon Road Read more: http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/crime/deputies-responding-to-possible-stabbing-in-canyon-country-167685

Officials Investigating Body Found in Sand Canyon
Thursday, Feb 25, 2016

Officials are investigating a dead body that was found in the Canyon Country area on Thursday. The unidentified man was discovered near Sand Canyon Road and was pronounced dead at 10:50 a.m., said Capt. John Kades with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. To read the full story click [here].

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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
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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