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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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Council to Ponder Own Pay Raise
Monday, Jan 11, 2016

Is a pay raise in the forecast for Santa Clarita City Council members? Find out Tuesday evening when the council decides on a possible 10-percent salary increase. The council is authorized to vote themselves a 5-percent raise for calendar-year 2016, plus they could go back and take the 5-percent bump...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday,  January 8, 2016
Friday, Jan 8, 2016

A family was left heartbroken after two custom made quilts were stolen off of their front porch right before Christmas. A Valencia man was again charged for possessing child pornography. Governor Brown announced his proposed budget for the 2016 and 2017 fiscal year. The Santa Clarita Aquatic Center is...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday,  January 7, 2016
Thursday, Jan 7, 2016

The first storms of 2016 made their way to Santa Clarita and with it, tons of mud and debris. Los Angeles County Department of Public Works crews were on hand in parts of Newhall today to start the cleanup process. A woman convicted of arson was sentenced to 48 days in jail and five years of probation...

Flooding Prompts Evac of Mobile Homes in Burn Area
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016

Photo Courtesy Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Residential streets in Crescent Valley Mobile Estates were overrun by mud and water on Wednesday afternoon prompting the evacuation of 10 residents. The residents were taken to the Newhall Community Center located on Market Street and will not...

SCV NewsBreak, 1-6-2016: Flash Flood Warning; Structure Fire; more

A flash flood warning was issued for Northwestern Los Angeles County Wednesday. Emergency crews responded to a structure fire Wednesday afternoon on Wheeler Road. Six Flags Magic Mountain was closed for its second consecutive day due to inclement weather. The annual Chili Cook Off is returning to Santa...

SCV NewsBreak, 1-5-2016: Flooding; Big Rig Collision; more
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016

Storms swept through the Santa Clarita Valley causing some flooding and mudslides in areas that were scorched by the Calgrove Fire last June. Emergency officials responded to a traffic collision Tuesday, when a vehicle became lodged underneath a big rig on Valencia Boulevard at the southbound I-5. The...

Emergency Crews Respond to Vehicle Lodged Under Big Rig

Emergency officials responded to a traffic collision Tuesday, where a vehicle became lodged underneath a big rig on Valencia Boulevard at the southbound I-5. One person was transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital at 1:49 p.m., said Inspector David Dantic with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Dantic...

El Nino Flooding Prompts Park, Road Closures

File Photo A series of forecasted storms have prompted officials to close multiple recreation areas and roads to ensure public safety with the predicted heavy rain in a series of winter storms. Rowher Flats and Drinkwater Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas are closed. As are the South Fork, Big Rock, Gould...

SCV NewsBreak, 1-4-2016: Driving Death, Suspected Suicide; more
Monday, Jan 4, 2016

A 19-year-old woman died after losing control of her car and going over the side of an embankment on Bouquet Canyon Road Monday morning. Emergency crews responded to Agua Dulce Friday to investigate an apparent suicide. Cyclists in California are facing new laws introduced Jan. 1, 2016. The city of Santa...

SCV NewsBreak, 1-1-2016: Santa Claritans Plunge Into New Year; more
Friday, Jan 1, 2016

A 30-year-old woman was killed in a crash Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Plum Canyon Road and Golden Valley Road. Santa Clarita locals spent the first day of the new year with a chill. The SCV Senior Center is getting ready for a day of “fun and games” at the Celebrity Waiter event.

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Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
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 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
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