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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Coroner: Pitchess Inmate Who Died April 27 Suffered Heart Attack
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Inmate Herman Charles Nash, 47, experienced a “sudden” cardiac episode which resulted in his death at the facility, said John Cades of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. Read the full story [here].

Deputies Search for Armed Parolee in Jakes Way Area
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are searching for a parolee who is reportedly carrying a large handgun near Jakes Way in Canyon Country. The search prompted deputies to set up a containment area around Sierra Apartments around 3 p.m. but was later taken down when they realized the...

Car Goes through Window at Saugus 7-Eleven

A car crashed through the glass windows of a 7-Eleven convenience store in Saugus around 2 p.m. Tuesday. The incident occurred on the 26800 block of Seco Canyon Road near Bouquet Canyon Road, according to Inspector Wright of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Read the full story [here].

Small Brush Fire Reported in Saugus
Thursday, Apr 28, 2016

A two to three acre brush fire has been reported at Plum Canyon Road and Heller Circle in Saugus. The blaze was reported at approximately 11:30 a.m. and has been named the Whites Fire, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department Inspector Randall Wright. No structures are currently threatened and...

SCV Drum Maker Remo Belli Succumbs to Pneumonia
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016

Drumming icon Remo Belli, founder and CEO of the Santa Clarita-based drum manufacturer Remo Inc., died Monday from complications brought on by pneumonia. Read the full story [here].   COC Chancellor Dianne G. Van Hook (left) presents the 2014 Silver Spur Award for Community Service to Remo and...

2 Dead, 1 Hospitalized after Car Hits Power Pole

Two people are dead and one is in critical condition after the car they were driving struck a power pole early Tuesday in Newhall. The driver and front passenger were pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle crash, which occurred at 12:50 a.m. on the 23200 block of Sierra Highway, according...

Report: Smokehouse Restaurant in Old Town Newhall Burglarized
Thursday, Apr 21, 2016

A glass door at the Smokehouse BBQ and Brewery in Old Town Newall was broken after the restaurant was reportedly burglarized sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. “Someone entered the locked location and stole miscellaneous items,” said Lt. Rob Hahnlein of the Santa Clarita Valley...

Man Who Posed As Swami Accepts Sexual Battery Charge
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

A Santa Clarita business owner who allegedly posed as a swami and claimed to perform healing rituals on several women pleaded no contest Tuesday to one felony count of sexual battery by fraud. Read the full story [here].

Suspected Stoplight Malfunction Results in Multi-Car Crash
Wednesday, Apr 13, 2016

A stoplight reportedly malfunctioned at Wiley Canyon Road and Orchard Village Road in Santa Clarita Wednesday afternoon resulting in a multi-car crash. Initial reports indicate that a green light was displayed to vehicles traveling in different directions, said Deputy Morgan with the Santa Clarita Valley...

Pedestrian Killed by Metrolink Train ID’d
Tuesday, Apr 12, 2016

The man who may have reportedly been on his phone before he was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Canyon Country last month has been identified by Los Angeles County Coroner’s officials. Carlos Cayetano Nava, 43, of Newhall was hit by a train on March 25 near the corner of Ruether Avenue and...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
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