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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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Nine Injured in San Francisquito Collision
Monday, Sep 12, 2016

Nine people suffered injuries from a three-vehicle collision on San Francisquito Canyon Road early Sunday morning. The collision occurred near Dilon Canyon Road around 8:30 a.m. A 24-year-old woman from Ventura was driving a 2006 Ford Explorer northbound on San Francisquito while a 59-year-old man from...

Local Tribe Collecting for Dakota Pipeline Protest Camp

A member of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians is planning to bring supplies to the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe’s Sacred Stone Camp in North Dakota next week. Kagen Holland Kagen Holland, who with his mother led a several-hundred-mile pilgrimage to all  California missions in protest...

Retiring Castaic Lake Superintendent Honored by Antonovich
Wednesday, Sep 7, 2016

Castaic Lake Recreation Area Superintendent Lori Bennett, who has worked for Los Angeles County for 34 years, is retiring and was honored by Supervisor Michael Antonovich on Tuesday. Bennett began working with the county Department of Parks and Recreation in 1982 and eventually working her way up from...

Bakersfield Carjacking Suspects Arrested in Castaic
Monday, Sep 5, 2016

Two men suspected of carjacking a vehicle in Bakersfield were arrested by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Monday afternoon in Castaic. “We arrested two male adults in a vehicle reported being taken in a carjacking,” said Sgt. Chris Maurizi, of the SCV Sheriff’s...

County Looking to Fund Skate Park at Castaic Sports Complex
Friday, Sep 2, 2016

The Board of Supervisors will consider allocating an additional $100,000 Tuesday to complete a skate park at the Castaic Sports Complex. The board allocated $300,000 for the property in April 2015 but it wasn’t enough to cover additional costs, according to a board report. An additional $100,000 was...

Newhall Water Seeks to Move Elections to Even Years; Supes Vote Tuesday

Newhall County Water District officials are looking to move their governing board elections from odd to even years, beginning with the 2017 board election. Currently, NCWD board elections are held every two years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of odd years, according to a report. The...

Caltrans Worker Struck, Killed on SR-14 in Acton
Thursday, Sep 1, 2016

A Caltrans worker was killed when he was struck by a big-rig on the southbound 14 Freeway Thursday morning. The victim was determined to be dead upon arrival of emergency responders, said Fire Department spokeswoman Vanessa Lozano. The crash occurred near Crown Valley Road in Acton around 11:35 a.m.,...

Motorcyclist Killed in Sand Canyon Crash Was from Stevenson Ranch

The motorcyclist killed in a solo-vehicle crash Wednesday has been identified as an 18-year-old Stevenson Ranch resident, a California Highway Patrol officer said Thursday. Around 10:48 a.m. Wednesday, CHP officers were en route to a traffic collision on Sierra Highway, north of Sand Canyon Road. As...

Motorcyclist Dies from Injuries in Crash on Sand Canyon
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016

Correction: Clarifies location of crash. A motorcyclist has died at the hospital following a crash on Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country Wednesday morning. The crash occurred around 11 a.m., said California Highway Patrol Officer Josh Greengard. The motorcyclist was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall...

Authorities ID Man Found Dead in Wash

The man who was found dead in the wash in Monday afternoon has been identified as 56-year-old Leonard John Voeltner, a county coroner’s official said. Voeltner was found in the wash in Canyon Country and appears to have died of natural causes, said Sgt. Brian Allen with the SCV Sheriff’s Station. Voeltner...

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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs
California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’
Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
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