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1997 - Santa Clarita City Council adopts initial Newhall Redevelopment Plan [story]
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Valencia Stabbing Suspect Pleads Not Guilty
Wednesday, Feb 3, 2016

A Santa Clarita man who stands accused of stabbing another man at a Valencia bar last year pleaded not guilty in court on Tuesday. Michael Barela, 54, is facing charges on attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon. Barela allegedly stabbed another man on Feb. 25, 2015 outside of JJ’s Bar...

Saugus Man Pleads No Contest to High-Speed Car Chase
Monday, Feb 1, 2016

A Saugus man who led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed car chase from West Los Angeles to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station parking lot in late May 2015 entered a plea on Friday. Click here to read the full story.

Hazmat, Deputies Respond to Suspicious Backpack
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the Los Angeles County Fire Department Hazmat Team are responding to a report of a suspicious backpack outside of the Edwards Canyon Country Theater. No evacuations are in place, and deputies are not certain they will be in effect, said...

Man Arrested in Connection with Shooting Death

A South Gate man has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed a Newhall man last week. Joseph Monroy, 37, who had multiple listed addresses, one of which is in South Gate, was arrested for murder on Monday by South Gate police officers, said Lt. Dave Coleman with the Los Angeles County...

Officer-Involved Shooting Suspect Dies
Friday, Jan 15, 2016

[KHTS] Homicide detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Canyon Country Thursday evening. A male adult suspect was struck by gunfire after failing to comply and allegedly approaching a deputy with a knife during a traffic stop. The suspect was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital...

City Approves Installation of New Stop Signs
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved the installation of stop signs at multiple intersections along the recently opened Golden Valley Road Extension on Tuesday evening. “The recent completion of Golden Valley Road, connecting Newhall Ranch Road and Plum Canyon Road, has...

Student Found Guilty of Making Online Threats
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016

A Placerita Junior High School student who was accused of making threats on Facebook in March was found guilty Tuesday. “The judge yesterday sustained the petition on one count of criminal threats,” said Greg Risling, public information officer for the L.A. County District Attorney’s Office, on...

In Split Decision, Council Votes to Boost Own Pay by 10%
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016

The Santa Clarita City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday evening to boost its own pay by 10 percent, the maximum allowed. The move bumps up council members’ salaries by $183.26 monthly, from $1,832.57 to $2,015.83. Council members Marsha McLean, Laurene Weste and Dante Acosta voted for the pay increase....

Couple Arrested for Animal Cruelty, Narcotics Appear in Court

Photos Courtesy of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station [KHTS] – The man and woman that were arrested over the weekend after a cat was found with its legs bound in their car appeared in court Tuesday morning. Tyler Scott Vest, 23, and Kylie Stringer, 26, were arrested on Saturday at approximately...

Fatal Crash Victim ID’d as Valencia Man

[KHTS] – A Valencia man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash that occurred on the westbound I-210 transition road to the northbound I-5 Monday afternoon. At approximately 4:05 p.m., 47-year-old Pablo E. Gratas’s 2002 Toyota Camry collided into the guardrail that borders the...

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Santa Clarita Shakespeare will host a memorial service for Brent Christensen, one of the founding members of the acting company and long-time member of the Santa Clarita theater community.
July 13: Santa Clarita Shakespeare Hosts Memorial Service for Brent Christensen
The Master's University men's soccer team has released its 17-game schedule, which also includes three additional scrimmages against NCAA Division I, II and III teams.
2025 TMU Men’s Soccer Schedule Released
The city of Santa Clarita will host a community fire safety meeting in partnership with the Los Angeles County Fire Department and Terra-gen, operator of a battery energy storage facility near Soledad Canyon Road and Sierra Highway.
July 10: Canyon County Energy Storage Fire Safety Community Meeting
As Chair of the Assembly Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth has announced a series of major legislative victories for veterans and military families.
Schiavo Announces Legislative Wins for California Veterans
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department encourages new residents to the Santa Clarita Valley and those who may not have already registered to complete registration with Alert LA for timely emergency updates and information.
SCV Residents Urged to Sign Up for Alert LA Emergency Notificatons
No tickets were sold matching all six numbers in the Monday July 7 Powerball drawing. However, one ticket which matched five numbers, was sold in Santa Clarita, at the Seafood City Supermarket, 26579 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350. It is worth $555,503.
Big Money Powerball Ticket, Worth $555,503, Sold at Seafood City in Saugus
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Sarah Mahin as the first director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, the county’s consolidated department focused on homelessness solutions.
Board of Supervisors Appoints First Director of Homeless Services and Housing
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
July 10: CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons is presenting three free webinar workshops on July 10, hosted by PCR Business Finance.
July 10: Small Business Week Workshops
1997 - Santa Clarita City Council adopts initial Newhall Redevelopment Plan [story]
El Trocadero restaurant
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be at Dick’s Sporting Goods 2-4 p.m. Thursday, July 10 for Coffee with a Cop.
July 10: Coffee with a Cop at Dicks Sporting Goods
Santa Clarita Valley BandsCast will host a sneak preview of the SCV BandsCast Pirate Stage 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Eighth & Rail.
July 13: SCV BandsCast Sneak Preview Pirate Stage
ARTree has announced it has three volunteer positions available for its board.
Board Positions Available at ARTree
The city of Santa Clarita and Green Santa Clarita want you to be aware of Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
Plastic Free July Challenge in Santa Clarita
California State University, Northridge, and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will present "Splash in the Water" at Castaic Lake, a free boating and water safety event for children ages 7-14. The program runs on Fridays beginning Friday, July 11 through Aug. 15.
July 11: ‘Splash in the Water’ at Castaic Lake Begins
For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the Measure E Low-Income Senior Exemption Form, along with any necessary attachments, must be submitted via U.S. mail and postmarked by Monday, July 14.
July 14: Deadline for Measure E Tax Exemption Form
Each summer, families, friends and neighbors from across Santa Clarita eagerly await the return of a cherished tradition, an evening under the stars filled with live music, laughter and community spirit.
Ken Striplin | A Community-Favorite Tradition Returns to Central Park
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of five productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, July 7 to Saturday, July 12.
July 7-12: Five Productions Filming in SCV
1949 - Incorporation of Castaic Saddle Club; holds rodeos near future Castaic Lake (lower lagoon) [story]
1850 - Town founder Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California to look for gold [story]
Henry Newhall
Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer in Santa Paula has announced its summer event series, “Backyard Smoke & Sound” will kick off on Saturday, July 26.
July 26: Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer Will Host ‘Backyard Smoke & Sound’ Series
Experience and explore the outdoors with overnight camping, offering an unforgettable adventure in some of Los Angeles County’s most beautiful parks, including Castaic Lake.
Summer Camping Fun at L.A. County Parks
Beginning this past February, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal, initiated the roll out of its 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas throughout the State of California.
July 22: L.A. County Public Hearing on Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. and in regular open session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 at Santa Clarita City Hall. Among the items the council will consider is Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste's request to remove Planning Commissioner Denise Lite.
July 8: City Council Meets to Consider Removal of Planning Commissioner
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