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1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
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Six Airlifted from I-5 Collision in Gorman
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016

The southbound lanes of the I-5 freeway near Smokey Bear Road was shutdown for hours Wednesday afternoon due to a seven-patient traffic collision. A GMC Suburban with six occupants was stopped in the number two lane on the southbound side of the I-5, according to a report by California Highway Patrol...

July 9: Environmental Group to Hold Event in Val Verde
Thursday, Jun 30, 2016

Val Verde residents are planning to host a regional “barnraising” event from July 9-10 to work with the nonprofit Public Laboratory for Open Technology and Science to address environmental concerns. Stevie Lewis, outreach manager for Public Lab, suggested the organization doesn’t have preconceived...

Half-Acre Brush Fire Reported in Agua Dulce
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016

A half-acre brush fire was reported near Davenport Road and Agua Dulce Canyon Road Tuesday evening. The fire was reported in a drainage area, said Los Angeles County Fire Department Spokeswoman Stephanie English. The fire was reported around 6:34 p.m. No structures are threatened and the fire is expected...

Supes Tuesday: Board to Reconsider Acton Restaurant
Friday, Jun 24, 2016

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday and reconsider a drive-through for a proposed fast-food restaurant in Acton. The Board of Supervisors approved the development in May without the originally proposed drive-through window. The issue previously came before the...

Regional Board Green-Lights Vista Canyon ‘Water Factory’
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2016

The Los Angeles County Regional Water Quality Control Board unanimously approved the water discharge and recycling requirements for the Vista Canyon Water Factory recently. Currently under construction, the Vista Canyon Ranch project is a 185-acre development near Lost Canyon and Sand Canyon roads that...

Dog Quarantined After Eating Rabid Bat
Monday, Jun 20, 2016

The third rabid bat has been found in the Santa Clarita Valley for the 2016 year. Eight rabid bats have been found in Los Angeles County so far in 2016. -Calabasas. January. Bat found alive outdoors at a school -La Canada Flintridge. March. Bat found outdoors at a public park. -Los Angeles (Downtown)....

Man Allegedly Steals Gym-Goer’s Belongings
Friday, Jun 17, 2016

Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man suspected of petty theft at the CrossFit Double Time gym in Saugus. The suspect walked into the gym, which was filled with people who were working out, between 3:40 p.m. and 4:53 p.m. Wednesday, according to the report filed with the Santa Clarita Valley...

SCV Residents Report Smoke from Sherpa Fire

The Santa Clarita Valley was filled with smoky skies and the smell of fire Friday morning but no local fires have been reported. “We have no reports of any active fires in the Santa Clarita area as of now,” said Inspector Randall Wright with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The Santa...

Foster Parents Back in Court on ‘Lexi’ Case
Friday, Jun 10, 2016

More than two dozen people sat in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom Friday morning to hear arguments on both sides of a tug-of-war over a 6-year-old girl. The girl, who lived for more than three years with a foster family in Saugus, was returned to her Utah relatives in March after a protracted legal...

Crews Clearing Debris on Vasquez Canyon; Road Construction Delayed
Thursday, Jun 2, 2016

Los Angeles County Public Works crews will be starting to clear debris near Vasquez Canyon Road next week, but the construction of the road is still on hold. “We’re starting to clear the debris to restore the grade that the road should be on,” said Steven Frasher, public information...

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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
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
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