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1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
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One-Acre Brush Fire Reported at Templin Highway
Thursday, Jun 2, 2016

A one-acre brush fire was reported near the northbound I-5 freeway and Templin Highway Thursday morning. The fire was reported at 11:36 a.m. and crews arrived on scene at 11:38 a.m., said a spokeswoman with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The fire appears to be hots spots, the spokeswoman said....

County Approves Funding for New SCV Sheriff’s Station
Wednesday, Jun 1, 2016

County supervisors approved a motion to fund $15 million to build a new Sheriff’s Station in the Santa Clarita Valley. Santa Clarita City Council members voted to fund $36 million at last week’s meeting. Motion by Supervisors Michael Antonovich:    

Arroyo Seco Teacher on Bike Struck, Killed by Hit & Run Driver
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

A bicyclist was struck and killed by a car Wednesday afternoon on Placerita Canyon Road, just east of the 14 Freeway. The cyclist was identified as 53-year-old Rod Bennett of Valencia, the band director and math teacher at Arroyo Seco Junior High School. “Rod Bennett was a beloved teacher, mentor...

Council OK’s Deal for Replacement Sheriff’s Station

Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved to move forward with the new Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station during their Tuesday meeting. The cost of the new station is expected to be $51 million and will replace the current “undersized and obsolete” station in Valencia. The new station...

Council Votes to Move Forward with Veterans Memorial

The Santa Clarita City Council directed staff Tuesday evening to continue design research on the proposed memorial in the Veterans Historical Plaza. Numerous community members spoke at the meeting. The action, unanimously voted on by the City Council, was to direct staff to research designs for the monument...

Knight Resubmits Dam Disaster Bill as Standalone; Hearing Tuesday
Wednesday, May 18, 2016

U.S. Rep. Steve Knight reintroduced federal legislation Monday to memorialize the 1928 St. Francis Dam Disaster that killed an estimated 431 people from Saugus to the Pacific Ocean. H.R. 5244, the Saint Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial Act, would “provide for the establishment of a national memorial...

City Council Approves Storm Drain Fee Increase
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Santa Clarita City Council approved a fee of $24.04 per household Tuesday to clean out storm drains during the 2015-16 fiscal year. The rate is a 48-cent increase from last year’s fee of $23.56. The difference, as allowed under Proposition 218, is equal to rise in the Consumer Price Index for Los...

New County Parks Bond Under Discussion; Local Meeting May 17
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted to continue moving forward with a potential parks funding measure Tuesday morning. County officials are working with The Trust for Public Land, a national nonprofit with expertise in public finance measures for parks and open space, to create a plan to...

Commission OK’s Henry Mayo Master Plan Modifications

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission gave its seal of approval Tuesday to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s modified master plan and development agreement. The modification includes an increase of building square footage by 30,566 square feet and the relocation of the helipad to the northwest corner of...

Supervisors OK Third Sulphur Springs Bond Issuance

The Board of Supervisors authorized a third bond issuance Tuesday for the Sulphur Springs Union School District. The approval allows the district to issue $35 million in voter-approved bonds to Piper Jaffray & Co, an investment bank and asset management firm. Voters in June 2012 approved Measure...

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California Credit Union announced that it will offer special relief programs to support current members who have been impacted by the Los Angeles County wildfires.
California Credit Union Offers L.A. Fires Relief Programs to Members
Finally Family Homes invite the community to a “Tiny Open House” event, 11 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 to celebrate the completion of the tiny house project.
Jan. 18: Finally Family Homes Hosts Open House
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Valencia Town Center.
Jan. 23: VIA After Five Networking Mixer
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has published the agenda for its Tuesday, Jan. 14 regular board meeting, starting at 9:30 a.m. Among other topics there will be discussion of moving forward with recommendations to reimagine Los Angeles County's approach to human trafficking, as well as the annual abatement of hazardous vegetation.
In its second conference game of the season, The Master's University women's basketball team lost to the No. 19 Arizona Christian University Firestorm 62-56 at The MacArthur Center Wednesday evening, Jan. 8.
Lady Mustangs Fall to the Firestorm
In a rematch between the two teams that battled for the GSAC championship last season, No. 9-ranked The Master's University men's basketball team defeated No. 4 Arizona Christian 86-69 Wednesday night, Jan. 8 in The MacArthur Center.
No. 9 TMU Knocks off No. 4 ACU
The Wednesday, Jan. 8 scheduled contests between College of the Canyons women's and men's basketball vs. Antelope Valley College in the Cougar Cage were postponed due to wildfires in the region.
Canyons Women’s, Men’s Basketball Games Postponed
Los Angeles County Public Health reports the South Coast Air Quality Management District is advising of potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst Wildfires that has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County.
Public Health Smoke Advisory: Unhealthy Air Quality Declared Due to Wildfires
The devastating Palisades Fire destroyed historic buildings and multiple structures at two California State Parks on Tuesday, Jan. 7 including Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
Palisades Fire Destroys Historic Buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park
1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
Tejon quake map
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 26,000 acres and more than 2,000 structures have been lost.
UPDATE: More Fires Break Out in Southern California
Cal Fire has reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 26,000, acres and more than 1,100 structures lost.
UPDATE: L.A. County Fires Exceed 26,000 Acres, 1,100+ Structures Lost
The National Day of Mourning to honor the late President Jimmy Carter isn't recognized as an official federal holiday, however, some organizations and businesses will be closed by the day of observance.
Jan. 9: No Mail Delivery on National Day of Mourning
Cal Fire reports a fire has broken out at 2:07 p.m. on the 5700 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Acton.
BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out in Acton
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.
Jan. 16: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students across Southern California to apply for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program.
California Credit Union Foundation Offering Scholarships to Students
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors has selected Director Maria Gutzeit to serve as Board President in 2025, while Directors Bill Cooper and Gary Martin were selected to serve as Vice Presidents at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 7.
SCV Water Elects Gutzeit Board President
In response to ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles County, DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol to pause operations in affected areas, including Santa Clarita.
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Santa Clarita, L.A. Areas
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Mastering Ecommerce: From Foundations to Advanced Strategies, Part 2, Buyer Personas & Digital Marketing Essentials, on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 15: Free Webinar on Mastering Ecommerce
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger recently issued a statement regarding how Measure E funds will benefit the county's firefighting capabilities.
Barger Comments on L.A. County Measure E (Firefighting) Implementation Plan
At the midway point of the 2024-25 athletic year, The Master's University is in fifth place among all NAIA schools for the annual Learfield Directors' Cup.
TMU in Fifth for the Learfield Directors’ Cup
Nicole Chuang poured in 10 points in the final seconds of regulation and in the overtime period to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 72-68 overtime win against Hope International Saturday, Jan. 4 in Fullerton.
Lady Mustangs win GSAC opener in OT
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