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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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Saugus Man Charged with Murder of his Mother
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016

A 24-year-old man was charged today with the fatal stabbing of his mother at their Saugus home, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Jesse Lucatero faces one count of murder with a knife. The defendant is charged with fatally stabbing his mother María Acevedo, 56, at their...

Revocation Hearing Dates Set for ‘Pillowcase Rapist’

A two-day hearing has been set in January in Santa Clara County to consider revoking serial rapist Christopher Hubbart’s release after he violated multiple terms of his conditional release. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Richard Loftus said the hearing will be held on Jan. 9 and 10 in...

Stepsister, Ex-Con Charged with Murder of Woman Found in Gorman
Thursday, Sep 22, 2016

Joshua Robertson and Brittney Humphrey A man and woman who were on the run last month with three children whose mother was found dead in Gorman have been charged with murder. Brittney Humphrey, 22, and Joshua Aaron Robertson, 27, were charged with the murder of Humphrey’s stepsister, Kimberly Harvill. Harvill’s...

Burglary Suspect from Santa Clarita Charged with Sexual Assault
Thursday, Aug 18, 2016

Harris’s photo was released at an LAPD news conference earlier this month. A Santa Clarita man suspected of breaking into several apartments and homes and allegedly sexually assaulting one woman was charged today, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Russell Malcom...

Fraud Alert: Patients Can Get Dinged in Phantom Billing Scam
Friday, Jun 10, 2016

Unsuspecting patients can lose valuable benefits when medical providers charge for unnecessary procedures. In the phantom billing scam, patients are billed for services never performed and sent an explanation of benefits that are usually discarded. Without notice from patients, insurers may be unaware...

Newhall Man Found Guilty of Assault after Ramming Patrol Car
Friday, May 27, 2016

Tucker fled from police through Heritage Junction, causing property damage to some of the historic homes and the garden. A 31-year-old man was found guilty of assaulting a deputy when he rammed a stolen pickup truck into a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department patrol car. A jury found Jesse Alan...

Newhall Couple Pleads Not Guilty to Molestation Charges
Friday, Apr 15, 2016

A Newhall couple pleaded not guilty in court after facing multiple felony charges for allegedly sexually abusing several children. Jacqueline Wadsworth, 32, and Francisco Avendaño, 42, were both charged and arraigned on April 4 with two counts of lewd act upon a child under the age of 14. Avendaño...

Fraud Alert: Deceptive Tactics Used in Real Estate Bankruptcy Scam
Monday, Apr 11, 2016

Unscrupulous real estate professionals are taking valuable land over the telephone from unsuspecting homeowners facing foreclosure. They persuade vulnerable homeowners to file for bankruptcy, then forge documents to place the property’s title in a third party’s name. The bankruptcy stalls the foreclosure,...

Uber to Pay $25 Mil. for Misleading Public
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016

Los Angeles County District Attorney Jackie Lacey and San Francisco District Attorney George Gascón announced a $25 million settlement today with Uber Technologies Inc. over allegations the ride sharing company misled the public about background checks on its drivers. “We are pleased that Uber has...

Newhall Man Pleads Not Guilty in Murder of Childhood Friend
Monday, Mar 21, 2016

A 21-year-old Newhall man who was charged with killing a friend he knew since childhood pleaded not guilty in court today, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. David Aladana faces one count of willful, deliberate, and premeditated murder. The felony complaint includes the...

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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 Superintendent Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation for Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
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 Urges Residents to Prevent Wildfires During Fourth of July Heat Wave
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]
Sanford Lyon
As a high schooler, Angelina Zuniga Kramer accompanied her stepfather to construction sites where he worked, and it inspired her to dream big.
CSUN Students Find Stable Living Situations Through CREA Scholarship
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning for the Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday through Monday, July 8 as high temperatures have been forecast.
Triple Digit Heat Coming to SCV
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America, announced Monday the successful completion of the merger of equals between Cedar Fair, L.P. and former Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, effective July 1, 2024.
Merger Between Six Flags, Cedar Fair Complete
Organizers for the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival summer camp were so blown away by the performances from its young actors in the Comedy of Errors, that the camp has decided to lower the age range of its next camp, which begins July 8.
Shakespeare Festival Summer Camp Lowers Age for Next Session
Mark your calendars for Agatha’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party, as it comes to The MAIN in Old Town Newhall Aug. 9, 10, 11 and Aug. 16, 17, 18.
‘Agatha’s Murder Mystery Dinner Party’ Coming to The MAIN in August
In preparation for the Independence Day holiday, the California Highway Patrol is launching a statewide enforcement effort aimed at keeping the public safe on our roads.
CHP Maximum Enforcement Period Launches Wednesday
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, welcomes Randy Rosinski as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), leading Lief’s Sales and Marketing departments and joining the Executive Leadership team.
SCV-Based Lief Labs Names Randy Rosinski CCO
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