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1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
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SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, July 7, 2016
Thursday, Jul 7, 2016

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled thursday that Santa Clarita and 3 other cities can ban mobile billboards. Detectives suspect that a drunk driver caused the spark that lit 3.5 acres on fire in Newhall Wednesday. The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley is hosting a clothing drive...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, July 7. 2016
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2016

Four people are in jail following a home invasion robbery Wednesday afternoon in Valencia. West Nile virus has made its way to Canyon Country for the first time this year. A bill which aiming to memorialize the victims of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster has cleared the House of Representatives and...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, July 5, 2016
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016

A drunk driver hit a few cars near Lyons Avenue and Newhall Tuesday afternoon. In other crime news, the human remains that were found last year near the wash on Bouquet Canyon Road have been identified as a local 24-year-old. NASA engineers worked hard on the Fourth of July to send the Juno Spacecraft...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, July 1, 2016
Friday, Jul 1, 2016

The controversial minimum wage hike went into effect Friday in unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County. An Agua Dulce woman was sentenced to 180 days in jail after violating her parole by owning pets. July Fourth is Monday and there are some rules and regulations around Santa Clarita that you should...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, June 30, 2016
Thursday, Jun 30, 2016

A former Albert Einstein Academy basketball coach was sentenced to 17 years and 8 months in state prison for sexually molesting six boys. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs are seeking a man who is wanted for allegedly assaulting a neighbor who confronted him about his alleged reckless driving. With the Fourth...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, June 29, 2016
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

A three-car crash Wednesday afternoon sent one Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputy to the hospital with what seems to be minor injuries. One person is dead from a possible DUI crash in Agua Dulce that happened around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday. City Council approved several agenda items Tuesday evening....

Castaic Woman Killed in Crash on Sierra Highway

The Los Angeles County Coroner has identified the woman who was killed in a fatal crash in Agua Dulce early Wednesday morning. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Monique Michelle Garcia of Castaic, said Lt. Elissa Fleak with the Coroner’s office. Garcia was driving a 2005 silver Nissan Sentra...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016

Four children were amongst six killed in a fiery crash in Gorman early Tuesday morning. CHP Newhall was led on a high speed chase down the southbound 5 freeway Tuesday afternoon after a Ford F-150 was stolen in Castaic. With temps expected to hit in the 100s this week, firefighters are advising locals...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, June 27, 2016
Monday, Jun 27, 2016

Homicide detectives have ruled out a homicide in an early morning Valencia death investigation. Local water suppliers released their water quality report today. Lots of events happened this past weekend. Placerita Junior High School students spent the week at SCVTV last week to learn about production. Plus,...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, June 24, 2016
Friday, Jun 24, 2016

Hart District is looking for new members for the Measure S-A citizens oversight committee. The honorees for the Sixth Annual Patriots Luncheon have been announced. We had several headlines this week—here are some of the biggest. Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out these events and...

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1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
Los Angeles County Revamps 24/7 Help Line to Integrate Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  “Clear the Shelter Kick off Party” at Castaic Shelter Next Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
The California Department of Motor Vehicles invites businesses, public agencies and innovators to apply to join two community “hackathons” to promote additional uses for the California mobile Driver’s License.
DMV to Host Community Hackathons to Facilitate Additional Uses for Mobile Driver’s License
In an effort to maintain transparency with the entire Saugus Union School District community, SUSD is announcing that the Governing Board of the Saugus Union School District will consider placing a school facility measure onto the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot.
Saugus Union School District to Put Facility Measure on November Ballot
Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, today unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess.
Princess Cruises Reveals Epic 2026 Alaska Season
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on, July 24 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.
July 24: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the honorees for its second Annual Black Business Month Celebration, taking place at California Institute of the Arts on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
SCV Chamber Announces Honorees For Second Annual Black Business Month Celebration
1864 - Walker/Reynier family patriarch Jean Joseph Reynier, then 15, arrives in Sand Canyon from France; eventually homesteads 1,200 acres [story]
Joseph Reynier
College of the Canyons graduating sophomore Jonah El-Farra has been named a California Community Colleges Men's Basketball Coaches Associations (CCCMBCA) student-athlete scholarship recipient for the 2023-24 season. 
El-Farra Earns Coaches Associations’ Student-Athlete Scholarship
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath that directs the creation of an independent Ethics Commission and ethics reform measures to improve transparency and create greater oversight in County government.
Supes Unanimously Approve Creation of Ethics Commission, Reform
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for its upcoming “Body & Presence” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Canyon Country Community Center during the City's annual Business for Artists Conference.
Aug. 4: Call for Art ‘Body & Presence’ Exhibit Deadline
Zach Schroeder, the head coach for The Master’s University track and cross country programs, is stepping down to be closer to family.
After Historic Run, TMU Coach Zach Schroeder Steps Down
The community is invited to an SCV Senior Center Health and Wellness program lecture “Let’s Talk About Kidney Health” on Wednesday, July 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
July 24: SCV Senior Center Wellness Program Lecture on Kidney Health
College of the Canyons baseball is sending five players to four-year universities to continue their academic journeys and athletic careers following the 2024 season.
Five Cougars Taking Skills to Next Level
The Master's University baseball has signed pitcher Mack Skeels to join the team for the 2025 season.
Pitcher Mack Skeels Commits to Mustangs Baseball
Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths plateaued for the first time in ten years in 2023 in Los Angeles County, a new Los Angeles County Department of Public Health analysis of Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner data has found.
L.A. County’s Drug-Related Overdose Deaths Plateau for First Time in Decade
As temperatures soar in Los Angeles, so do the numbers of mosquitoes and their relentless, itchy bites.
Vector Control Launches Summer Safeguarding Campaign
1982 - Vic Morrow & two child actors killed in helicopter crash at Indian Dunes during filming of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" [story]
Twilight Zone Movie
Picture this…a cozy blanket laid out on the grass, the warm evening breeze and your favorite film playing on the big screen.
Ken Striplin | City Cinemas Brings Back Movies Under the Stars
The California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagle volleyball team, which included middle blocker Shelby Grubbs from Newhall, was welcomed to the White House on Monday, alongside other national champions from the past academic year, to celebrate their accomplishments as part of NCAA Sports Day.
Former Hart High Standout Honored at White House’s NCAA Sports Day
The Friends of Hart Park - in partnership with the Natural History Museum and Los Angeles County Parks - is pleased to announce the return of their signature event “Silents Under the Stars” on Saturday, Sept. 7, starting at 6 p.m., at William S. Hart Park.
Sept. 7: ‘Silents Under the Stars’ Returns to Hart Park
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