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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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One Killed in Newhall Shooting
Thursday, Jan 21, 2016

One man was killed after a shooting in Newhall Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred just after noon at an apartment complex in the 20900 Block of Costa Brava near Valle Del Oro, said Lt. Rob Hahnlein with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. One person was fatally wounded and the...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, Jan 20, 2016

Every day about 30 people die in DUI crashes. On top of that statistic, car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens.  Halie Cook saw how one school in Canyon Country is trying to combat those risks. Los Angeles County Supervisors approved a settlement that will give $185,000 dollars to the...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will look into a Valencia building which has been vacant for nearly a decade during their meeting on Tuesday night. The family of the man who was killed in a single-car rollover crash last weekend has set up a go fund me account in an effort to give back to the motorcycle...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, January 18, 2016
Monday, Jan 18, 2016

Tonight on SCV NewsBreak, get caught up on breaking news from the weekend. Plus, city officials will look at new Arts Master Plan, Canyon and Hart faced off on Friday night in basketball, the Newhall Library hosted local authors with one who aims to give back to uncommon readers and your local weather...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, January 15, 2016
Friday, Jan 15, 2016

The Los Angeles County Claims Board is recommending that the Board of Supervisors pay to settle a civil rights complaint involving the murder of an inmate. Homicide detectives are investigating a deputy-involved shooting in Canyon Country Thursday evening. A Newhall couple is seeking the public’s help...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 14, 2016
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016

The California High Speed Rail authority announced they have entered into a station funding agreement with the City of Burbank. A Green Valley man who used to play a Power Ranger was again arrested and charged in the murder of his roommate. A couple has pleaded no contest to animal cruelty and drug possession...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016

In a split decision, the Santa Clarita City Council voted to boost its own pay by 10 percent. A student at Placerita Junior High was found guilty of making online threats. Motorists should expect traffic delays on Friday morning on the Golden Valley Bridge. The draft for the new arts master plan is ready...

Man Convicted of Stabbing Father Sentenced

[KHTS] – A Saugus man who was convicted of stabbing his father last October was sentenced to four years in state prison Monday. Grant Chiavassa, 22, was immediately sentenced “after he pleaded no contest to one count of assault with a deadly weapon,” according to Ricardo Santiago, spokesman...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016

The couple that was arrested over the weekend after a cat was found tied up in their car made their first court appearance on tuesday. The victim of the fatal crash which occurred on Monday afternoon has been identified as a Valencia man. Filming rates are at an all time high here in the Santa Clarita...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, January 11, 2016
Monday, Jan 11, 2016

Investigators from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found a Castaic business to be violating labor laws. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to a car fire Monday afternoon. Santa Clarita City Council members will decide Tuesday whether to give...

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Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
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
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