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1926 - Newhall Community Hospital, est. 1922, opens in larger, more modern hospital building at 6th & Spruce streets [story]
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These are the Santa Clarita Valley’s Most Dangerous Roads
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016

From 2011 to 2015, the top reason people were killed in traffic collisions was because of unsafe speed followed by unsafe turning movement, following too close, driving under the influence and failure to yield, according to California Highway Patrol reports. SCVTV reporters have complied a map of all...

County Officials Seek Solution for Bouquet Canyon
Tuesday, Nov 8, 2016

Supervisor Michael Antonovich is planning to propose a solution to issues stemming from the closure of Bouquet Canyon Road while the county continues to try to get permits to clean the creek. Antonovich has been working with the County Road Commissioner, who is head of the Department of Public Works,...

West Ranch Students Rally Around Assault Victim
Friday, Apr 22, 2016

  Students rallied Friday in support of a special needs student who was assaulted Thursday by another student at West Ranch High School. Disturbing video circulated on Twitter of a boy assaulting a special needs student during a break, while others looked on and laughed. On Friday, students showed...

Dante Acosta, NSD’s Christy Smith to Battle for 38th Assembly
Wednesday, Mar 16, 2016

Dante Acosta Santa Clarita City Councilman Dante Acosta, a Republican, and Newhall School Board member Christy Smith, a Democrat, are competing to fill the seat vacated by Republican Assemblyman Scott Wilk, who will attempt to move up to the state Senate. “I certainly didn’t intend on leaving...

Resident Held by Deputies After Allegedly Killing Intruder
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

LASD Update: Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting death of a man that occurred on Friday, March 11, 2016. Homicide detectives have learned that on Friday, March 11, 2016, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Santa...

Man Confesses to Murdering Newhall Resident, Dumping Body
Friday, Feb 26, 2016

A man has allegedly confessed to shooting a man and leaving his body near Sand Canyon Road Wednesday night. David Aldana, 21, walked into the U.S. Port of Entry Customs Border Protection Office in San Ysidro on Wednesday night and claimed that he had killed a person in the Canyon Country area, according...

‘Whitewashed Bandit’ Arrested in Orange County
Thursday, Feb 25, 2016

Photo Courtesy FBI Los Angeles The man who was dubbed the “Whitewashed Bandit” after allegedly robbing a series of banks in Orange County and Valencia has been arrested. According to a tweet sent out by FBI Los Angeles Bureau, 35-year-old Brian Lee Bellman, of Bakersfield, was arrested by...

FBI Searching for Bank Robber Dubbed the ‘Whitewashed Bandit’
Monday, Feb 15, 2016

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the FBI are searching for a man who robbed multiple Southern California banks last week, including one in Valencia. A tweet sent out by the FBI Los Angeles addressed a man dressed in all white, dubbed the “Whitewashed Bandit,” and asked the...

Deputy in Serious Condition After Responding to Domestic Violence Call
Thursday, Jan 21, 2016

A deputy was transported to the hospital after suffering severe head injuries during a domestic violence call early Thursday morning in Canyon Country. The incident occurred in the 26700 block of Isabella Parkway when a father held his children at knifepoint in a bedroom, according to Shirley Miller,...

One of SCV’s Most Wanted Arrested, One Still at Large
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016

One of two men on the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s “Most Wanted” list turned himself in to deputies Tuesday night. David Rodriquez, 29, appeared in court Wednesday for a DUI charge after turning himself in Tuesday night, said SCV Sheriff’s Station PIO Shirley...

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1926 - Newhall Community Hospital, est. 1922, opens in larger, more modern hospital building at 6th & Spruce streets [story]
Newhall Community Hospital
 As the Los Angeles area begins to recover from the devastating recent wildfires, Circle K is supporting the American Red Cross to help local communities during this challenging time.
Jan.16: Circle K Supports American Red Cross California Wildfire Relief with 40 Cents Off Per Gallon
New and continuing students can register for the College of the Canyons spring 2025 semester, which begins Monday, Feb. 10.
Registration Underway for Spring 2025 at College of the Canyons
Hilton, American Express and 211 LA have announced a plan to provide vouchers to people impacted by the fires to stay, free of charge, at Hilton properties.
211 L.A. Teams Up with Hilton and Partners to Provide Hotel Vouchers
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a new order in preparation for fire recovery operations and to ensure the safe removal, transport, and disposal of fire debris resulting from recent wildfires.
Health Officer Issues Order for Safe Removal, Transport, and Disposal of Fire Debris
After announcing the Cancellation of The People’s March, the Women's March Foundation has pivoted to volunteerism for victims of the Los Angeles wildfire victims.
Jan 18: Women’s March L.A. Cancels The Peoples March, Pivots to Volunteerism For L.A. Wildfire Victims
The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with Santa Clarita Sister Cities, invites local students to submit original artwork, poetry, essays/creative writing, photographs or music for the 2025 Young Artists and Authors Showcase.
Entry Period Open For Annual Sister Cities Young Artists, Authors Showcase
Eaton Fire officials will host a  virtual community meeting and provide an update on the current fire situation, address questions, and  discuss recovery.
Jan. 15: Eaton Incident Update
Property owners who have been impacted by the current wildfires in Los Angeles County may be eligible for various property tax disaster relief.
Property Tax Disaster Relief Available to Victims of the Los Angeles County Wildfires
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo is partnering with the NAACP Santa Clarita Branch and the Boys & Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley for a Day of Service focused on supporting those impacted by the recent wildfires.
Jan. 18: Assemblywoman Schiavo, NAACP Santa Clarita Host Fire Relief Donation Drive
SCV Water is thrilled to announce its 2025 Gardening Class schedule, featuring a series of innovative workshops designed to inspire, educate, and empower the community to create beautiful, sustainable landscapes.
SCV Water Announces 2025 Gardening Class Schedule
1875 - Henry Mayo Newhall buys western half of the Santa Clarita Valley for $2 an acre [story]
Henry M. Newhall
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that 24 people are dead after fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 40,000 acres.
County Fire Update: 25 Dead, 40,000 Acres Burned, 12,000 Buildings Lost
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is issuing a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory following strong Santa Ana winds expected to affect the region through Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 7:00 p.m.
Through Jan 15: Windblown Dust and Ash Possible in SCV
To help wildfire survivors who are wondering whether their house is still standing, Los Angeles County has launched an interactive map that shows the status of their property. The virtual map includes photos and a color-coded key that reflects levels of damage.
County Offers Residents Map of Eaton Fire Damage
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Keck Medicine of USC breast surgical oncologist Amanda Woodworth, MD, has been appointed co-chair of the American Cancer Society’s National Breast Cancer Roundtable Risk Assessment, Screening, Risk Reduction and Early Diagnosis Priority Team.
Woodworth Appointed Co-Chair of ACS Breast Cancer Priority Team
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the second episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations.
Santa Clarita Voices Podcast Episode 2 Focuses on Homelessness
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, a 10-story building in downtown Los Angeles and home to the County of Los Angeles Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and various veteran service partners, has now closed to the public.
County Veterans Services Move to Regional Centers ‘Until Further Notice’
The Ninth Annual Youth Arts Showcase Painters, Pictures and Prose Contest is now accepting submissions. Deadline to submit is Friday Feb. 28.
Feb. 28: Entry Deadline for Youth Arts Showcase
College of the Canyons freshman Wyatt Wilson finished with 32 points to lead the Cougars men's basketball team past visiting Glendale College 96-74 during the Western State Conference, South Division opener on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Canyons Takes Conference Opener 96-74 Over Glendale
College of the Canyons women's basketball was beaten 81-37 by No. 6 state-ranked Glendale College, suffering defeat in the Western State Conference, South Division opener at the Cougar Cage on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Cougars Handed Home Loss by No. 6 Glendale
1988 - One-month-old Santa Clarita City Council votes to form Planning Commission [minutes]
meeting minutes
ESCAPE Theatre will present its 50th Production, "Annie" from Thursday, Jan. 30 thru Sunday, Feb. 2 at the College of the Canyons Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Jan. 30-Feb. 2: ESCAPE Theatre Presents 50th Production ‘Annie’
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced its 2025 Scholarship Program, designed to support talented high school senior art students in the Santa Clarita Valley. Applications are open and will be accepted through Friday, Feb. 28.
Feb. 28:  Deadline for SCAA Art Scholarships for High School Seniors
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