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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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County Officials Warn Against College Scholarship Scams
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has warned college-bound seniors and parents against the dangers of college scholarship scams. In a Twitter post Friday, the LADA office said fraudsters were scamming people out of money by charging for advance-fee loans, financial aid seminars...

Fraud Alert: Seniors Targeted in Auto Accidents
Friday, Feb 26, 2016

Older motorists should use caution if someone claims they were involved in an auto accident and demands money. Con artists pressure seniors not to call police or report the incident to their insurance company. Instead, they seek cash payments – often, thousands of dollars – to compensate...

Unlicensed Contractors Target Homeowners During El Niño Season
Friday, Feb 12, 2016

The weather phenomenon El Niño can do damage in more ways than one. In anticipation of El Niño, unlicensed contractors are peddling unnecessary or shoddy services that homeowners should avoid. They are advertising online, promising work such as roofing repairs or flood protection at low cost. However,...

Agua Dulce Man Pleads Not Guilty to Vehicular Manslaughter
Wednesday, Feb 10, 2016

(Photo courtesy of Rick McClure) An Agua Dulce man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter after an alleged solo DUI crash in which his friend was killed and two others were injured, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Michael Blake Palazzola, 24, faces one felony...

Killer of 4 in Northridge Gets Death; Castaic Man a Victim
Friday, Feb 5, 2016

A man convicted of gunning down four people, including a Castaic man, outside a Northridge boarding house more than two years ago has been sentenced to death. Ka Pasasouk, 34, was convicted last year of four counts of first-degree murder for the Dec. 2, 2012. Victim Teofilo “JoJo” Navales of Castaic One...

Supposed Swami Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Assault
Friday, Jan 22, 2016

Gokula Nanda A 62-year-old man who claimed to be a Hindu monk and performed so-called healing rituals pleaded not guilty today after being ordered to stand trial on charges that he sexually assaulted three women, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said. Deputy District Attorney Maren...

Crooks Seeking Personal Info from New Car Purchases
Friday, Jan 8, 2016

New vehicle owners beware, thieves might be more interested in your personal information than a cell phone, GPS device or designer sunglasses left in the car. Newly purchased cars are targeted because their owners forget to take the sales or lease contract out of the glove compartment. The contract can...

Jury Recommends Death for Man Convicted of Killing 4, Including Castaic Father
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015

A jury recommended the death penalty for a 34-year-old man convicted of gunning down four people outside a Northridge boarding home two years ago during a hearing on Tuesday morning. The District Attorney announced that the same jury that on Nov. 19 found Ka Pasasouk guilty of four counts of first-degree...

Man Pleads No Contest to Kidnapping, Rape Attempt
Monday, Dec 7, 2015

A Kern County man entered a no contest plea today for attempting to kidnap and rape a 13-year-old girl that was seated at a Santa Clarita bus bench last year, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Guillermo Lomelí Ceniceros, 40, of Rosamond, pleaded no contest to one count...

Leona Valley Woman Sentenced to Jail Time for Neglecting Horses
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015

A 35-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years in county jail after pleading no contest to animal cruelty for starving a horse to death in Leona Valley, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today. Aron Emily Jacques of Santa Clarita entered her plea yesterday to one...

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At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
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