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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [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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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
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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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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