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Man Found Dead in Wash, No Foul Play
Monday, Aug 29, 2016

A man who was found in the wash in Canyon Country Monday afternoon appears to have died of natural causes, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said. The man’s body was found around 2:49 p.m. in the wash near the 26000 block of Reuther Avenue, said Sgt. Brian Allen with the SCV...

City Council Approves Veterans Historical Plaza Memorial Wall
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016

The Santa Clarita City Council approved a proposal for a memorial wall in Veterans Historical Plaza. The proposal was originally brought up in the May 24 meeting but was sent back for an alternative design. Bill Reynolds, who proposed the wall, brought back an alternative design in June that was brought...

High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash, Arrest

A high-speed chase that began on the southbound 14 freeway Tuesday night ended in the a crash and the suspect’s arrest. Miguel Angel Jiminez Jr., 21, of Sylmar, was seen driving a maroon Chevy Corvette at speeds more than 100 mph on the southbound 14 freeway, south of Soledad Canyon Road, according...

Traffic Collision Kills 1, Shuts Down Highway 126

A fatal traffic collision shut down the eastbound 126 highway Wednesday morning. The 35-year-old male victim was identified as Christopher Parry, of Lodi. He was traveling eastbound on a 2008 Shanghai Shenke motorcycle on the 126, east of the Ventura County line. The driver of a 2006 Dodge Stratus was...

Chiquita Landfill Maxes Out; County Issues Waiver
Thursday, Aug 4, 2016

The county planning director has issued a waiver allowing the Chiquita Canyon Landfill to continue accepting trash beyond its approved capacity while the landfill’s expansion plan works its way through the approval process, an official confirmed Thursday. Under its 1997 conditions of approval, the...

Sand Fire: 20,000 Acres, 10% Contained; Evacs, Road Closures (Video)
Saturday, Jul 23, 2016

The Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita Valley has grown to 20,000 acres with 10 percent containment throughout Saturday with more mandatory evacuations in effect. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are in unified...

Sand Fire Grows to 3,327 Acres; 200-300 Evacuations
Friday, Jul 22, 2016

  A brush fire that erupted Friday afternoon in the Santa Clara River bed in Canyon Country was blown south into the Angeles National Forest and had charred 3,327 acres with no containment by 9:45 p.m., with hundreds of homes evacuated. Los Angeles County Fire and the U.S. Forest Service are in...

Lambarth Resigns from Castaic School Board; Seat to be Appointed
Thursday, Jul 21, 2016

A Castaic School Board member said Thursday he will be resigning from the position. Michael Lambarth announced his departure during a special meeting of the board. “During the past several months I’ve been forced to examine my use of time,” Lambarth said. “I have experienced ill health affecting...

Annexation of West Creek Moving Along
Monday, Jul 18, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is expected to approve a resolution Tuesday that would clear the way for the West Creek community to annex into the city of Santa Clarita. If the resolution is approved, the Local Agency Formation Commission would then begin to hold hearings on the annexation....

Indigenous Runners Stop Over in SCV
Friday, Jul 15, 2016

Indigenous people from all over the Americas who are participating in a run across two continents stopped in the Santa Clarita Valley to be greeted by local tribal members before continuing on to Los Angeles and points south. Elders and other members of the Fernandeño-Tataviam Band of Mission Indians,...

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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
The National Weather Service has continued the Red Flag Warning through 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Red Flag Warning Continues for SCV, Hurst Fire Threatens Newhall Pass
1869 - Sanford Lyon, Henry Wiley and William Jenkins begin drilling the first oil well in Pico Canyon [story]
spring pole
A wildfire in Los Angeles's Pacific Palisades neighborhood, driven by extreme winds, rapidly grew to more than 3,000 acres on Tuesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate the affluent enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Wildfires Burn in Pacific Palisades, Altadena
As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an emergency proclamation to bolster response and recovery work. 
Barger Proclaims Local Emergency for Windstorm
A memorial highway dedication ceremony honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the site of Kuredjian’s memorial on Poe Parkway and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.
Jan. 8: Ceremony at SCV Sheriff’s Station Honors Deputy ‘Jake’ Kuredjian
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will host a public briefing on Jan. 10, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM, to highlight insights and outcomes from its 2024 Mobile Driver’s License Hackathons.
California DMV Invites Public to Mobile Driver’s License Hackathon Public Briefing
The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative invites the community to attend a webinar about its Draft Funding Recommendations for addressing and preventing homelessness in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Jan.16: Homeless Initiative Seeks Community Input for 2025-26 Draft Funding
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is kicking off the new year with a training session for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
Jan. 14:  Fostering Youth Independence Kicks off New Year With Opportunity to Become Ally to a Local Foster Youth
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that industry business customers, including registration services and vehicle dealerships, currently “posting fees” (a type of payment-only transaction) at an Industry Business Center (IBC) or other DMV office will instead be required to use the DMV’s Vehicle Industry Services online channel. 
DMV Industry Business Customers To Now Use Online Payment Channel
Mojdeh Mahn, associate dean of learning resources and director of The Learning Center (TLC) at College of the Canyons, remembers the first time she stepped foot on campus as a 17-year-old.
Longest-Serving COC Employee Retires After 44 Years of Service
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this morning, as Los Angeles County braces for a significant and widespread windstorm beginning today and lasting for two days:
Barger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk
Congregation Beth Shalom invites the community to its showing of "Boy on the Run" on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the CBS Social Hall, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Jan. 12: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Boy on the Run’
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to declare Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
Supes Unanimously Approve Day of Mourning for Late President Jimmy Carter
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