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1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [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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1874 - First train out of L.A. to reach new town of San Fernando; Newhall 2 years later [story]
train tunnel
Hello Auto Group has announced its partnership with the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative for the second annual Military Spouse Appreciation Event. This event, dedicated to honoring military spouses, will take place on Military Spouse Appreciation Day Friday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anthony Vince Nail Spa at 24250 Town Center Drive #140, Valencia, CA 91355.
May 10: Second Annual SCV Military Spouse Appreciation Event
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2024 scholarship award recipients. These deserving individuals have shown excellence in their high school art education and shared their plans to continue their artistic endeavors.
SCAA Announces 2024 Scholarship Award Honorees
The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is set to ignite innovation and transformation with its VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, May 16. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the Los Angeles County Workforce Development Board, has been added to the list of speakers appearing at the event. He will serve as the opening speaker at the conference.
May 16: VIA Adds County Leader to Workforce Development Speakers List
The city of Santaw Clarita will host the Free To Be Me Festival for its third year at an exciting new location. On Sunday, May 5, from noon to 3 p.m., celebrate Santa Clarita’s special needs communities and their families at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
May 5: ‘Free to Be Me Festival’ at West Creek Park
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity and its regional partners have held the first of several upcoming rapid response events to urgently connect soon-to-be laid off local workers, impacted by the recent bankruptcy and closure of dozens of local 99 Cents Only Stores, to critical workforce services.
L.A. County Offers Help for Workers of 99 Cents Only Stores
Youth in Los Angeles County foster care as young as 13 can open their own checking and savings accounts without an adult co-owner through the Youth Access Banking program.
Foster Youth Access Banking Program Available in L.A. County
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. The council will meet at City Hall, City Council Chambers, Items on the agenda include: Measure H funding, awarding construction contracts for traffic improvements and updating criteria for speed hump installation or removal.
April 23: City Council to Discuss Measure H Funds, Traffic Improvements
Visit Vasquez Rock Natural Area and Nature Center for a Day at The Rocks, a family fun event and tribal celebration of the Village of Mapipinga. A Day at The Rocks will be held Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
April 27: Day at The Rocks Family Fun Event
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, and ship builder Fincantieri of Monfalcone, Italy have announced the mutual decision to postpone the delivery of the next Sphere Class ship, Star Princess.
Princess Cruises Postpones Delivery of Star Princess, Inaugural Cruises Cancelled
1880 - Pico Oil Spring Mine Section 2 patented by R.F. Baker and Edward F. Beale [story]
E.F. Beale
The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
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