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1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [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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As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks.
City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road
The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success.
COC Named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success
The city of Santa Clarita will host the grand opening of the Valencia Community Center on Monday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the center at 26147 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Dec. 9: Valencia Community Center Grand Opening
Join a community discussion on retail theft Monday, Dec. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. featuring California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Assemblymember Rick Zbur and a panel of industry experts.
Dec. 16: Community Conversation on Retail Theft with Pilar Schiavo
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Dec. 19: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period
The 4th Annual Newhall Holiday Marketplace will take place 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall CA, 91321.
Dec. 8:  Newhall Holiday Marketplace
College of the Canyons will enter the postseason as the No. 12 seed in the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Southern California Regional Playoffs.
No. 12 Canyons Women’s Volleyball to Begin 3C2A SoCal Regionals
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gratitude. Being thankful for what we have and all the blessings we have in our lives.
Ken Striplin | Thankful for Our Nonprofits
For the first time in The Master's University athletics history, a team has won the NAIA national championship. The women's cross country team finished ahead of Taylor University by one point to win the NAIA women's cross country national championship Friday, Nov. 22, at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.
TMU Women’s Cross Country Wins National Championship, Men Fourth
The California Department of Public Health is warning the public to avoid consuming one batch of cream top, whole raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a retail sample.
Raw Milk Recall Due to Bird Flu Virus
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host the "Winner’s Circle Art Show" at the Acton Agua Dulce Public Library, starting Saturday, Jan. 11-Saturday, Feb. 22.
‘Winners Circle Art Show’ at Acton Agua Dulce Library
1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [story]
Clodoveo Chavez story
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has reported that there are less than 20,000 ballots remaining to be counted in the Los Angeles County area.
Election ’24 Recap: Less Than 20,000 Votes Remain to be Tallied in County
2003 - Ruth Newhall, longtime co-owner/editor of The Signal, dies in Berkeley [story]
Ruth Newhall
1931 - Fall Roundup held at Hoot Gibson's Saugus Rodeo [story]
Hoot Gibson's 1931 Saugus Rodeo
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards + Installation event on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency.
Jan. 31: SCV Chamber Awards + Installation Early Bird Tickets
The Valley Industry Assoction will host a Cocktails & Conversation event with Cameron Smyth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30=7:30 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 12: Cocktails & Conversation with Cameron Smyth
Following an extensive search, the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has unanimously selected current Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra as the new Hart District Superintendent, filling the vacancy created when Mike Kuhlman resigned effective June 30.
Hart Board Selects Current Interim Superintendent to Fill Vacancy
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" will be performed on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
The California Air Resources Board has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
CARB Incentive Plan Focuses on Fleets for Small Businesses
Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers
Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers
The nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a fundraising event, "Holidayland" with mid-century pop culture expert Charles Phoenix, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Dec. 8: ‘Charles Phoenix Holidayland’ at Newhall Family Theatre
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