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1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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Hundreds Turn Out to Bark for Life in Valencia
Monday, Oct 26, 2015

[KHTS] -The American Cancer Society and the Santa Clarita Valley Relay for Life team held the fifth annual Bark For Life event on Saturday at West Creek Park in Valencia. “This is an American Cancer Society event and we are celebrating the canine companionship of our dogs when you’re going through...

Husband Arrested in Death of Castaic Woman

[KHTS] – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Castaic Saturday morning and one arrest has been made. An unidentified woman in her 20’s was found unresponsive by her husband in the 36200...

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Newhall Ranch Road ID’d

Photo: Rick McClure  [KHTS] – The motorcyclist killed in a single-vehicle traffic collision on Newhall Ranch Road Saturday evening has been identified. Daniel Curry Jr., 21, struck a fire hydrant at approximately 2:58 p.m. at the intersection of Newhall Ranch Road and Golden Valley Road, said...

Real Life Church Pays Tribute to Lombardi Ranch with Halloween Event
Sunday, Oct 25, 2015

[KHTS] – Thousands of Santa Clarita residents gathered in the Real Life Church parking lot Saturday evening for their fifth annual Halloween event, themed “A Tribute to Lombardi Ranch.” “This is our opportunity just to say hello to the community and (we all) like to celebrate Halloween,”...

‘State of the City’ Luncheon Offers Glimpse Into Future
Thursday, Oct 22, 2015

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita’s “Vision 2020” State of the City 2015 luncheon attracted hundreds of local leaders to learn more about projects the city has in plan for the next half decade. The “Back to the Future” themed event was held at the Hyatt Regency Valencia where guests listened to...

Signal Newspaper Honors SCV’s 51 Most Influential
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita Valley Signal’s Top 51 “Most Influential” citizens in the Santa Clarita Valley were honored on Tuesday evening at the Tournament Players Club Valencia. The group of business leaders, educators, philanthropists, politicians and Santa Clarita city staff, among others,...

LARC Ranch Plans to Connect to CLWA’s Retail Water System
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2015

[KHTS] – As the California drought continues, LARC Ranch is planning to bring water from the Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Santa Clarita Water Division for a reliable, long-term alternative to dried-up wells. LARC, the nonprofit operator of a community for disabled adults, will build a roughly...

Divers Display Their Pumpkin Carving Skills
Sunday, Oct 18, 2015

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita residents gathered at the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center Saturday evening for the eighth annual Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest and Spooky Family Fair. The carving contest featured 15 SCUBA-certified dive teams of two who competed to create the best jack-o-lantern in 30...

Sheriff’s Dept. Offers Wide Range of Job Opportunities
Saturday, Oct 17, 2015

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita residents had the opportunity to learn about the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Saturday morning at an LASD Career Expo at College of the Canyons. “The Sheriff’s Department is hiring deputy sheriff positions so we brought out several specialized units to display,”...

Santa Claritans Rally Against Domestic Violence

[KHTS] – More than 100 people of all ages came out Saturday morning to support the Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley at the fourth annual Purple Walk of Strength. Modeled after the “paint or color runs,” the Purple Walk of Strength colored participants in shades of purple to...

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In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness and Safety Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
L.A. County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program for the Summer
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer with a Bang When By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) hs announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating At Risk Missing Person Tim Paul Hood.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Man Missing from Canyon Country
1869 - Sanford Lyon (as in Lyons Avenue) appointed postmaster of Petroliopolis (today's Eternal Valley Cemetery area) [story]
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