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Ex-Einstein Academy Coach Pleads Not Guilty to Molestation Charges
Monday, Dec 7, 2015

Randolph Jackson [KHTS] – A former Albert Einstein Academy basketball coach plead not guilty on Monday to charges of molestation, an official with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said. Randolph “Randy” Jackson, 28, was arrested on a felony complaint filed Feb. 13 and is...

Sheriff’s Deputies Search for Suspects Connected to Robberies
Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015

[KHTS] Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are searching for two suspects in connection with robberies that occurred Monday evening. A man, described as hispanic and possibly Filipino, entered a T-Mobile store located in the 25800 block of The Old Road at approximately 5:30 p.m. and attempted...

High Court Sends Newhall Ranch Project Back to Basics
Monday, Nov 30, 2015

Newhall Ranch Project [KHTS] – The California Supreme Court ruled on Monday to reject Newhall Land’s environmental impact report for the Newhall Ranch project, taking the project “back to the drawing board.” The California Supreme Court found that the project did not have substantial evidence...

Sex Offender Sentenced to 2 Years for Molestation Charges

[KHTS] – A registered Santa Clarita sex offender was sentenced on Monday after pleading no contest to molestation charges. Eduardo Antonio Colocho, 36, was sentenced to two years in state prison on Monday, said Jane Robison with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Colocho pleaded...

Santa Clarita City Council Backs Garcetti for 2024 L.A. Olympics Bid

The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved the decision to send a letter of support for Los Angeles to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games at its meeting on Tuesday night. On Sept. 1, 2015, the Los Angeles City Council voted for Mayor Eric Garcetti to execute agreements for the 2024 Olympic bid,...

Valencia Man Sentenced to Two Days in Jail, Probation for Possession of Child Porn

[KHTS] -A 32-year-old Valencia man was sentenced on Monday after pleading no contest to one felony count of possession of child pornography. Shahram Hosseinian was sentenced to two days in county jail, placed on probation for five years and was ordered to complete 30 days of community service, said Jane...

Update: Victims of Single-Vehicle Crash Near Agua Dulce ID’d
Thursday, Nov 26, 2015

[KHTS] -Two elderly victims of the single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sierra Highway on Thursday morning have been identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner. Raymond Kahoonei, 84, of Saugus, and Chiyo Kahoonei, 82, of Saugus, died on Thursday morning after their vehicle went off...

City Council Votes for 50 MPH Speed Limit for Golden Valley Extension
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2015

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously voted to establish the speed limit along the recently opened Golden Valley Road extension at its meeting on Tuesday night. A 50 mile-per-hour speed limit was established on Golden Valley Road, between Newhall Ranch Road and 70 feet north of Claremore...

Black Friday Shoppers Line Up in Front of Best Buy Tuesday
Tuesday, Nov 24, 2015

[KHTS] Black Friday shoppers are already lining up outside Best Buy in Saugus Tuesday. Three tents have been set up outside of the Best Buy as of Tuesday morning for the annual day-after-Thanksgiving tradition. Best Buy, located at 26531 Bouquet Canyon Road, is set to open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday...

Harte, Longtime Community Volunteer, Dies of Heart Attack
Monday, Nov 23, 2015

[KHTS] – A longtime leader in the Santa Clarita Valley and former Man of the Year died on Monday morning after an apparent heart attack. Duane Harte, 68, chairman of the Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission and the 2003 SCV Man of the Year, died early Monday morning...

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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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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
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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