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1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [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].

LATEST TWEETS
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1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [story]
Clodoveo Chavez story
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has reported that there are less than 20,000 ballots remaining to be counted in the Los Angeles County area.
Election ’24 Recap: Less Than 20,000 Votes Remain to be Tallied in County
2003 - Ruth Newhall, longtime co-owner/editor of The Signal, dies in Berkeley [story]
Ruth Newhall
1931 - Fall Roundup held at Hoot Gibson's Saugus Rodeo [story]
Hoot Gibson's 1931 Saugus Rodeo
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards + Installation event on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency.
Jan. 31: SCV Chamber Awards + Installation Early Bird Tickets
The Valley Industry Assoction will host a Cocktails & Conversation event with Cameron Smyth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30=7:30 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 12: Cocktails & Conversation with Cameron Smyth
Following an extensive search, the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has unanimously selected current Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra as the new Hart District Superintendent, filling the vacancy created when Mike Kuhlman resigned effective June 30.
Hart Board Selects Current Interim Superintendent to Fill Vacancy
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" will be performed on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
The California Air Resources Board has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
CARB Incentive Plan Focuses on Fleets for Small Businesses
Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers
Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers
The nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a fundraising event, "Holidayland" with mid-century pop culture expert Charles Phoenix, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Dec. 8: ‘Charles Phoenix Holidayland’ at Newhall Family Theatre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26, beginning with a special closed meeting at 5 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.
Nov. 26: City Council Meets to Discuss Contracts, Open Space Naming
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will present its holiday boutique fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Nov. 23: ACS Relay for Life SCV Holiday Boutique
California State Parks Office of Historic Preservation has announced it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program at 8 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025.
State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Launch
1843 - Rancho Castec (Lebec-Tejon area) granted to French immigrant Jose Covarrubias [story]
Rancho Castec diseno map
Due to construction and weather delays, the closure of the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be extended through Nov. 28.
Central Park Exercise Staircase Closure Extended Thru Nov. 28
Santa Clarita Ballet's 30th anniversary production of "The Nutcracker" will perform, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 14-15: Santa Clarita Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Registration is underway for the College of the Canyons winter 2025 session, which boasts more than 300 class sections.
COC Winter 2025 Registration Underway
Christmas came early for The Master's University Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Starr.
TMU Men’s Basketball Knocks Off No. 2, Starr Sees 300th Win
Theatre in a Week and Off Book Theatre is back with its holiday one act comedy "Holiday Hijinx" Friday, Dec. 13- Sunday, Dec. 15 at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 13-15: ‘Holiday Hijinx’ Presented by Theatre in a Week, Off Book Theatre
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents its Silver Bell Jubilee concert Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 8:  Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents Silver Bell Jubilee
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s one of the most magical times of the year.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Experience Holiday Cheer on the Tracks
Celebrate this special time of year with the 29th annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade and holiday event Saturday, Dec. 7 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
Dec. 7: The 29th Annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade
1967 - Local voters approve formation of community college and elect COC's first five-member board - Dr. William G. Bonelli Jr., Bruce Fortine, Sheila Dyer, Peter Huntsinger, Edward Muhl [story]
COC board
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