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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Santa Clarita Girl Allergic to the Sun
Friday, Jul 10, 2015

[KHTS] – Summer in Santa Clarita feels a bit different for Savannah Fulkerson, an incoming sixth grader at Mountainview Elementary who was diagnosed with a disease that makes her essentially allergic to the sun. The 11-year-old has erythropoietic protoporphyria, also known as EPP, a disease that...

Couple Sentenced to 7, 19 Years for Muggings in Newhall

A man and a woman have been sentenced for their part in a series of muggings in Newhall in 2013, according to the L.A. County District Attorney’s office. Hector Cordova, 28, and Lorena Sanchez, 34, were sentenced Thursday to 19 years and 7 years in prison, respectively, said Ricardo Santiago,...

Body Found in Canyon Country
Friday, Jul 3, 2015

Photo: Heather Harbin/KHTS A body was found in a car in Canyon Country at about 2:20 p.m. Friday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. Homicide detectives were en route to the scene as of 5:40 p.m., said Sheriff’s Station officials. The body was found near the intersection...

July 4 Rotary Pancake Breakfast Collecting for Fire-scarred Charity
Wednesday, Jul 1, 2015

The annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast put on by the Santa Clarita Valley Rotary Club will be collecting money a local charity that recently lost property in a fire. For the first time, there will be a tip jar where people can donate money to The Triumph Foundation, said Dave Reeves from Reeves complete...

Valencia Bridgeport Man Allegedly Found with 3-1/2 Gallons of Ecstasy

[KHTS] – A Valencia man was arrested Tuesday evening when Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies found him with 3-1/2 gallons of liquid ecstasy, according to Sheriff’s Station officials. It was a routine traffic stop in the Santa Clarita Valley where Sheriff’s officials found 32-year-old...

Poisoning from Synthetic Marijuana on the Rise
Saturday, Jun 20, 2015

Calls to poison centers about synthetic marijuana shot up 330 percent from January to April of this year, according to a new government report. With names like Spice, K2, No More Mr. Nice Guy, and hundreds of others, the drugs often called “synthetic marijuana” are actually totally different from...

Adult Day Health Center to Shut Down
Monday, Jun 8, 2015

Staff, clients and residents are upset about the upcoming closure of the Santa Clarita Adult Day Health Center. “My mom has gone there for almost 21 years,” said Cindy Howard, a local resident who depends on the care the day center provides. “We depend on it so I can work and she needs the social...

Volunteers to Spruce Up Whites Canyon Saturday
Thursday, May 28, 2015

[KHTS] – Members of Santa Clarita’s Just Serve Mormon Helping Hands are set to help beautify a section of Whites Canyon Road on Saturday, officials said Friday. The volunteers will be removing trash, pulling weeds, placing new bark on all parkways and repairing block walls on upper Whites Canyon...

Drug Overdoses Double Across SCV
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley is on pace to see double the drug overdoes from 2014 if the current pace continues, according to Sheriff’s Station officials. This year, there have been three confirmed drug overdoses and four more pending confirmation from the Coroner’s Office, Wachsmuth said. Last year there...

Young Author’s Day Inspires Students to Write
Friday, May 22, 2015

[KHTS] – It was Young Author’s Day at Highlands Elementary school Friday, an annual event that’s taken place for almost 25 years, according to school officials. “Every student in the school has written a book over the last three or four months,” said Gail Knipp, Highlands Elementary school...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening ribbon cutting at Hammer & Nails, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.
Jan. 16: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Hammer & Nails
The Feeding Futures Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at the Newhall Family Theatre. Join the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry for this special inaugural event to kick off the capital campaign for the new pantry.
Feb. 8: Feeding Futures Gala to Benefit SCV Food Pantry
The 12th annual SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m. Chili cookers will be preparing their spicy specialties on the patio of the SCV Senior Center.
Feb. 7: SCV  Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off
In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.
CHP’s ‘Operation Holiday Watch’ Nabs Retail Theft Criminals
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced an opportunity to join its Advisory Boards. Advisory Boards will play a critical role in helping ensure that the District Attorney’s Office remains informed and responsive to issues of concern to various communities and interest groups in Los Angeles County. The application process is open to all interested residents.
Join a L.A. County District Attorney’s Office Advisory Board
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.
CHP’s Mission for a New Year: Drive Safely Into 2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues the residential No Burn Day Alerts for the weekend, with the latest alert issued for Saturday, Dec. 28 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 28: AQMD No Burn Days Continue in SCV
Step back in time to an era of glamour and grace at Bridge to Home’s 2025 Soup for the Soul Gala, "Roaring Into a New Era." Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the dazzling 1920s.
Soup for The Soul 2025 Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers
Visit the Valencia Public Library, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 3-4 p.m. for a concert with Paul Stein, the esteemed violinist formerly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony.
Jan. 12: Valencia Public Library Presents ‘New Year Harmony’
As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
California Highway Patrol Highlights New Laws for 2025
The Hart District Variety Showcase, a fundraiser for the Wm. S. Hart Education Foundation, will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at Saugus High School.
Feb. 28: WiSH Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Talent Showcase
As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we've made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily.
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Mission Opera, Joshua R. Wentz, artistic director, is the winner of The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 in the professional division for its production of "Susannah." The ensemble was selected from applications reviewed from throughout the United States.
Mission Opera wins The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is sponsoring Senate Bill 48, legislation that aims to keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents off California campuses by establishing a one-mile radius safe zone around schools, as well as protect against the use of school data for deportation efforts.
Senate Bill 48 to Keep ICE Agents Off School Campuses
The nonprofit Friends of the Library is looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in helping the Friends of the Library Program to work together and benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.
Friends of the Library Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers
The convenience store owner had said that six out of 10 people who entered his business came to steal. Sacramento County officials said that larger corporate businesses might be able to survive under those circumstances, but not smaller operations. Small businesses form the country’s economic foundation, and they needed state law to change.
Crime, Social Media Dominant Themes for New Laws Coming to California
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley
The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.
Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash
Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?
Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event
Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.
Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission
As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV
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