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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [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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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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