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1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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Fund Established to Pay for Baby’s Funeral
Sunday, Jan 25, 2015

[KHTS] – A friend of a mother whose baby was found dead Saturday created an online fundraiser for the victim’s family. The fundraiser page was set up by April Gunckel, who said she was a family friend of “Baby Ellorah.” “This sweet baby girl brought so much joy to those that loved her and...

Jan. 31: Reenactment of ‘Ramona’ Author’s Visit to Camulos

Helen Hunt Jackson [KHTS] – Rancho Camulos Museum will be hosting an event Saturday at noon that will reenact 19th-century author Helen Hunt Jackson’s visit to the ranch. The suggested $5 donation also includes a docent-led tour, tours will also be conducted at 2 and 3 p.m. Jackson’s 1882...

Amgen Race Returns to Santa Clarita in May
Friday, Jan 23, 2015

Amgen’s most competitive cycling race in history will ride through Santa Clarita for an exciting Stage 5 Finish on May 14, officials announced Friday. The 10th annual Amgen Tour of California on May 10-17 is a professional cycling race will feature 18 of the world’s top international and domestic...

Record Year for L.A. County Search and Rescue
Thursday, Jan 22, 2015

[KHTS] – From age-old fossils to lost pets and residents, 2014 was a record year for Los Angeles County Search and Rescue teams, sheriff’s officials said. Sheriff’s Department Volunteer Search and Rescue Teams responded to 597 missions and saved dozens of lives, said LASD officials. “These...

2014 Saw Nearly 300 DUI Arrests Throughout SCV

[KHTS] – Almost one person a day in the Santa Clarita Valley gets behind the wheel under the influence and gets arrested for a DUI. In 2014, there were 290 DUI arrests made by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies alone, said Sgt. Rich Cohen of the station’s Traffic Unit. Santa...

Henry Mayo to Build Six-Story Addition
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015

[KHTS]- Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Santa Clarita will be getting a six-story, 160,000 square foot patient tower addition, hospital officials said Thursday. The level ll trauma center facility was originally built in 1975, and is in need of more beds, said John Schleif, chief operating officer for...

Blood Drive Jan. 10 to Aid Santa Clarita Kids
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2015

Santa Clarita resident Barb Smith is hosting a second annual blood drive Saturday to benefit her children and others like them Jan. 10. Smith, a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, is organizing the blood drive to support families like her own, which has two children who regularly need blood infusions,...

Third La Cocina Restaurant to Open This Year
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015

[KHTS] – A new La Cocina location at the corner of Golden Valley and Sierra Highway has broken ground. “Customers can expect the same ambience and menu as our other family owned locations,” said Carlos Lopez, owner and operator of La Cocina. Management for the Mexican restaurant is hoping to...

Santa Clarita Ranked Highly In Job Market

[KHTS] – WalletHub placed Santa Clarita 15th in its 2015 list of “Best and Worst Cities” to find a job, according to the financial social media site. “In order to help employment seekers find the strongest local job markets in the U.S., WalletHub analyzed 150 of the most populated cities...

Notable Deaths in Santa Clarita for 2014
Wednesday, Dec 31, 2014

[KHTS] – As 2014 closes out, here’s a look at a few of the notable deaths in the past year. From a city founder to a world famous musician, the list recognizes some of the individuals who have made significant impacts in our community and the greater Santa Clarita Valley. Former Santa Clarita...

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
L.A. County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program for the Summer
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer with a Bang When By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) hs announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating At Risk Missing Person Tim Paul Hood.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Man Missing from Canyon Country
1869 - Sanford Lyon (as in Lyons Avenue) appointed postmaster of Petroliopolis (today's Eternal Valley Cemetery area) [story]
Sanford Lyon
As a high schooler, Angelina Zuniga Kramer accompanied her stepfather to construction sites where he worked, and it inspired her to dream big.
CSUN Students Find Stable Living Situations Through CREA Scholarship
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning for the Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday through Monday, July 8 as high temperatures have been forecast.
Triple Digit Heat Coming to SCV
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