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Fire Near Templin Highway Held to Half-Acre
Monday, Jun 10, 2019

Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire north of Castaic shortly after 1:35 p.m. Monday and by 2 p.m. the fire was out. Firefighters with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received word of a fire on the 36200 block of Paradise Ranch Road near Templin Highway. The fire burned a half-acre...

Weber Murder Investigators Issue ‘Person of Interest’ Photo
Friday, Jun 7, 2019

Detectives investigating the murder of Patrick Michael Weber, a Santa Clarita Valley man found dead inside his van three months ago, released a photo Friday of the man they’re calling a person of interest. Weber, 41, was found dead inside his white 2014 Sprinter van shortly after 7 a.m. on Feb. 21,...

Ex-Daycare Worker Charged for Allegedly Photographing Girl’s Buttocks

After a lengthy investigation by detectives of the Special Victims Bureau and the District Attorney’s Office, a former daycare teacher has been charged with unauthorized invasion of privacy after allegedly photographing the bare buttocks of a 2-year-old girl and then posting the photo on social media. Kaitlyn...

New Lawsuit Challenges Supes’ OK of Centennial Development

Citing trampled wildflowers and flourishing wildfires, two environmentalist groups are suing the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for having approved the construction of more than 19,000 homes as part of the Centennial project. The lawsuit, filed by the Center for Biological Diversity and the...

Firefighters Snuff ‘Slow-Moving’ Spot Fire in Canyon Country
Thursday, Jun 6, 2019

Firefighters jumped on a small, slow-moving spot fire on Vasquez Way and Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, snuffing it out in 16 minutes. The fire began shortly after 3:40 p.m. Thursday, prompting a response by several firefighting units assigned to two battalions, including at least three water-dumping...

Fire Sets off Ammunition Stored in Mobile Trailer at Pitchess Detention Center
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Ammunition heard going off inside mobile trailer at the gun range of the Pitchess Detention Center kept firefighters responding to a fire at a safe distance. Shortly after noon, firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire on the 29300 block of The Old Road at Biscailuz Drive. “This was for...

23 People Arrested in SCV During Memorial Day Weekend
Wednesday, May 29, 2019

A Canyon Country man arrested after a crash sent a woman and a small child to the hospital was one of nearly two dozen motorists charged with suspicion of DUI in the Santa Clarita Valley this past Memorial Day weekend. At least 18 arrests were made by officers at the Newhall Station of the California...

Small Brush Fire Threatened Homes Near Golden Valley Road
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

A brush fire near the southbound lanes of Highway 14 at Golden Valley Road threatened at least three homes and prompted a full first response by firefighting units Tuesday morning. By noon, all forward progress of the fire had been stopped, said Scott Elliott, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire...

Firefighters Battle Brush Fire on Sand Canyon Road
Monday, May 27, 2019

Firefighters responded to reports of a brush fire on Sand Canyon Road at Vista Point Lane mid-afternoon Monday. At 5:30 p.m. all forward progress of the fire was reported stopped, Supervisor Melanie Flores with the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. The fire, which began at about 4 p.m., burned...

Big Rig Leaks Hydrogen Peroxide on I-5, HazMat Units Dispatched

Firefighters specializing in how to handle hazardous materials were called to reports of a big rig leaking hydrogen peroxide on Interstate 5 near Templin Highway Monday afternoon. The hazmat units of the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, about...

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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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