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Guardians of Geese at Bridgeport Urge Caution
Friday, Jun 14, 2019

A Bridgeport couple has uncovered some disheartening news for motorists who grind to a halt as they zip through Valencia, braking for a family of Canada geese, narrowly avoiding a collision with the large birds. One of at least four gaggles of Canada geese living at the Bridgeport Marketplace Lake, according...

LASD Motorcycle Deputy Injured in Crash

A motorcycle deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was taken to the hospital mid-afternoon Friday, following a vehicle collision in Valencia. The crash happened around 2:35 p.m. at the intersection of Avenue Scott and Rye Canyon Road, according to Shirley Miller, spokeswoman for the...

Local Sheriff’s Lieutenant Sues LASD for Alleged Retaliation
Thursday, Jun 13, 2019

A local sheriff’s lieutenant, who last year worked at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, alleging he was retaliated against for having tried to warn the public about shootings in Malibu Creek State Park in the days leading...

Deputies Arrest Suspect in ‘Hot Prowl’ Burglary

A “hot prowl” burglary suspect was taken into custody by local sheriff’s deputies Thursday morning after a containment area was set up in a neighborhood of Tesoro Del Valle. Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of a hot prowl burglary, meaning someone...

After 2 SCV Brush Fires, Firefighters Called to Newhall Grass Fire
Wednesday, Jun 12, 2019

Firefighters battling two local brush fires in triple-digit heat Wednesday afternoon were dispatched to a third fire before their day was done. Shortly before 4:30 p.m., firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were called to a grass fire on the 23600 block of Wildwood Canyon Road, near...

Newhall Man Charged with Rape Pleads Not Guilty

A Newhall man charged with two counts each of forcible rape and injuring a girlfriend pleaded not guilty in court Tuesday. The 32-year-old man was arrested by deputies of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station on Thursday. The suspect is also charged with one count each of rape of an unconscious...

Brush Fire in Newhall Pass Burns Less Than an Acre

Firefighters already busy keeping a handle on a brush fire near The Master’s University Wednesday afternoon were alerted to a second fire down the road. The second fire was determined 100% contained at less than one acre by 3:03 p.m., according to Sky Cornell, an inspector with the Los Angeles County...

Nelson, Arrested in Deputy Shooting, Also Suspected of Slaying in LA

Rhett McKenzie Nelson booking photo, June 11, 2019. LASD officials released the photo Wednesday asking the public to report any other incidents in which he may be involved. Rhett McKenzie Nelson, a 30-year-old Utah man, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of shooting and critically wounding an off-duty...

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Collision with Truck
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2019

A motorcyclist was hurt Tuesday afternoon after colliding with a truck in Canyon Country. The crash happened shortly after 3:45 p.m. on Sierra Highway at Jakes Way with initial reports indicating that the motorcyclist ended up pinned under the truck. “The call came in as a motorcycle down,” said...

SUV Plunges Down Embankment, One Person Injured

One person was injured and taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after their compact SUV plunged 200 feet down a ravine from Highway 126 near Chiquito Canyon Road. The solo vehicle traffic collision happened about 11:15 a.m. when a Honda CRV left the highway and ended up under a bridge. Paramedics with...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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