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1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
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Jan. 4: Bouquet Canyon Road Closing for Weekend Storm
Wednesday, Jan 4, 2017

Los Angeles County Public Works officials will be closing parts of Bouquet Canyon Road due to a storm beginning Wednesday, January 4 and continuing through a second storm beginning Saturday, January 10. Once both storms pass, the road will be inspected and reopened if safe. The closure will span between...

Dec. 23: Bouquet Canyon Road Closed at Noon
Thursday, Dec 22, 2016

Bouquet Canyon Road will be closed on Friday, December 23 at 12 p.m. in anticipation of an overnight storm. “The closure is expected to be overnight for the duration of the storm,” said Los Angeles County Public Works spokesperson Steven Frasher. “The road will be inspected and if...

CHP Responds to Jack-Knifed Big Rig

California Highway Patrol officers responded to 911 calls Thursday morning about a traffic collision involving a jack-knifed big rig. The report came in around 9:52 a.m. about diesel fuel, or another substance, in one lane, according to CHP officials. Another report came in about multiple vehicles that...

Rock Slide In Agua Dulce Prompts Closure of Soledad Canyon Road.
Monday, Dec 19, 2016

Two rock slides on Soledad Canyon Road, east of Agua Dulce Canyon Road, have prompted California Highway Patrol officers to close the road while the debris is removed. Several 911 calls were received by CHP on Monday around 10 a.m. The rock slides happened on Los Angeles County territory roads. Although...

Father Writes About Daughter’s Battles with Tumors, Rare Genetic Disorder
Monday, Nov 28, 2016

A 15-year-old Golden Valley High School student has endured tumors, surgeries, chemotherapy and a rare genetic disorder throughout her young life. Recently, doctors found another tumor at the base of her brain and now she’s scheduled to undergo a surgery in hopes of saving her life. Cheyenne...

Bouquet Canyon Road Expected to Open Monday
Monday, Nov 21, 2016

Los Angeles County Public Works crews are in the process of inspecting the road, but officials believe the road will be opened soon. On Nov. 15, Antonovich requested the implementation of a window when the road would remain open unless storms are forecasted within seven days.

Overturned Big Rig Shuts Down I-5 Lanes, Driver Arrested
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016

An abandoned and overturned big rig carrying cardboard boxes was found by California Highway Patrol officers Tuesday evening. CHP officers were dispatched to the rig around 10:21 p.m.on the shoulder of the I-5 southbound, north of McBean Parkway. When officers arrived, the rig was unoccupied. Air support...

Lancaster Man Killed in I-5 Crash, Teen Injured
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2016

A Lancaster man was killed and a teen injured in a rollover crash on the I-5 freeway, north of Palomas Wash early Tuesday morning. Rick Alan Bradford, 55, and a 17-year-old female passenger, both from Lancaster, were in a 2008 Chrystler PT Cruisers, heading northbound on the I-5 freeway when the vehicle...

Santa Clarita Marathon Winners from L.A., Valencia
Sunday, Nov 6, 2016

Hundreds of people ran in the Santa Clarita Marathon, half-marathon and 5K Sunday morning. The male first place winner was 30-year-old Los Angeles resident Victor Martinez. The female first place winner was Angela Reynolds, 36, of Valencia.  

Canyon Country Man Dies at Hospital after Motorcycle Crash
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2016

The victim of a single-vehicle crash on Lake Hughes Road on Tuesday “succumbed to his injuries” at a local hospital, according to CHP officials. Henry Miller, of Canyon Country, was riding a three-wheeled 2010 Bomba Spyder at an “unsafe speed” and lost control of the bike, said...

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1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
train tunnel
Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Items on the agenda include: Measure H funding, awarding construction contracts for traffic improvements and updating criteria for speed hump installation or removal.
April 23: City Council to Discuss Measure H Funds, Traffic Improvements
Visit Vasquez Rock Natural Area and Nature Center for a Day at The Rocks, a family fun event and tribal celebration of the Village of Mapipinga. A Day at The Rocks will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 27: Day at The Rocks Family Fun Event
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, and ship builder Fincantieri of Monfalcone, Italy have announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess.
Princess Cruises Postpones Delivery of Star Princess, Inaugural Cruises Cancelled
1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
E.F. Beale
The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
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