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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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SCV NewsBreak for February 2, 2016
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016

Residents are voicing their concerns about gas bills reaching as much as seven times more than usual. Representative Steve Knight introduced a bill Tuesday that could create federal guidelines for natural gas storage facilities. Plus, get a a sneak peak of the new Senior Spotlight and meet the owners...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, February 1, 2016
Monday, Feb 1, 2016

El Nino brought heavy rain and wind to the Santa Clarita Valley this past weekend. Online threats put McGrath Elementary School in Newhall on lockdown early Monday morning. A 29-year-old wanted for sexual assault and burglary was taken into custody after a manhunt late Friday night in Newhall. Plus,...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, January 29, 2016
Friday, Jan 29, 2016

A young girl was abducted in Canyon Country late Thursday night, now Sheriff’s officials are asking for the public’s help. The Santa Clarita City Council honored Deputy Curtis Foster with the Deputy of the Year award during Tuesday night’s council meeting. This week had some big headlines, see...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 28, 2016
Thursday, Jan 28, 2016

Firefighters extinguished a blaze early this morning within 16 minutes of being called. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Deputies are searching for video and pictures of an incident which occurred after a high school basketball game at West Ranch on Tuesday. The 2016 Amgen Tour of California has announced...

Fire Extinguished in 16 Minutes at CC Apartment

Photo by Heather Harbin, KHTS AM 1220 The first-floor of an apartment was engulfed in flames but quickly knocked down in Canyon Country early Thursday morning. Firefighters were called to a two-story house fire with heavy smoke and fire showing at approximately 9:50 a.m., according to Humberto Agurcia,...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Wednesday, Jan 27, 2016

The Santa Clarita City Council imposed a 45 day moratorium on senior mobile home park conversions Tuesday evening. In other action, the council voted to name the cross-valley connector to “Santa Clarita Veterans Parkway” in honor of the 10,000 servicemen and women who live here. Deputy Curtis Foster...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016

A 74-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a car in Granary Square shopping center in Valencia. The Santa Clarita City Council is poised to dole out over 100,000 dollars in grant awards to various local arts and community service agencies. The Council will also be looking at renaming...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, January 25, 2016
Monday, Jan 25, 2016

A homeless man died of natural causes on a Newhall bench on Sunday night. A 29-year-old man accused of barricading himself with his two young children was charged with seven counts on Monday. County supervisors will be looking to impose a 45-day ban on distributing and manufacturing medical marijuana...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, January 22, 2016
Friday, Jan 22, 2016

A man who claimed to be a Hindu monk at his medicine shop here in Santa Clarita and at another store in Torrance pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges today. Is the Santa Clarita Valley ready for a second sheriff’s station? Officials say thats the plan. Now for our weekly roundup, here are the...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 21, 2016
Thursday, Jan 21, 2016

A man was shot and killed at a Newhall apartment complex on Thursday afternoon. A deputy was taken to the hospital in serious condition early Thursday morning after he was involved in an altercation with a suspect during domestic violence call. Tuesday night marked game number 3 of foothill league basketball...

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Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
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.
County Revamps 24/7 Help Line for Mental Health & Overdose 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’ Party for Animal Adoption 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.
Community Hackathons to Promote 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 School Board to Consider November Bond Measure
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 Black Business Month Honorees
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
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