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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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1 Killed in Motorcycle Crash on San Francisquito
Saturday, Dec 27, 2014

A motorcycle crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road Saturday left one victim dead at the scene, California Highway Patrol officials said. CHP officers responded to reports of a motorcycle down on San Francisquito Canyon Road at Spunky Canyon Road at 12:31 p.m., according to Officer Richard McAllister. As...

Haggen Grocery Chain Acquiring 2 SCV Vons Stores

[KHTS] – Two Vons grocery store locations in the Santa Clarita Valley are set to be sold by Safeway Inc. to the Pacific Northwest grocery chain Haggen pending approval by the Federal Trade Commission. Located on Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus and McBean Parkway in Valencia, the stores are scheduled...

Christmas Tree in Newhall Honors Local Military Heroes
Sunday, Dec 7, 2014

Military families, Santa Clarita Valley residents and Santa Clarita City Council members attended the 9th annual Military Honor Christmas Tree Lighting Saturday night in Newhall. “As you can imagine, the holidays can be bittersweet for families with loved ones that are serving our country and those...

Holiday Home Tour Helps Henry Mayo

[KHTS] – The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation hosted its 34th annual holiday home tour Saturday at three elaborately decorated Santa Clarita Valley homes. Following the theme “Holiday Memories,” visitors had the opportunity to enjoy festive holiday decor throughout the homes, including...

Woman Accused of Assaulting Sister with Deadly Weapon
Saturday, Nov 29, 2014

[KHTS] – A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly assaulting her sister with a deadly weapon during a dispute at a residence in Stevenson Ranch. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the reported assault at the 2500 block of Fitzgerald Avenue at about 1:40 p.m., according...

Festival ‘Serves Up’ Books, Music, Arts in Newhall
Saturday, Nov 15, 2014

SCV Education Foundation and city officials served up books, music and the arts to the community at a food-themed Santa Clarita Literacy and Arts Festival on Saturday. Hosted at the Old Town Newhall Library, an estimated 5,000 children experienced an afternoon of storytelling, music, interactive activities,...

Deputies Seek Help to Locate Possible Kidnap Victim
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the teenage victim of an attempted kidnapping that allegedly occurred Wednesday morning in Canyon Country. She is described as a female Hispanic, approximately 16 years old, with a bow in her...

Coroner Identifies Teen Struck, Killed by Train
Saturday, Nov 8, 2014

[KHTS] – A Santa Clarita teenager who was struck and killed by a freight train in Canyon Country Friday has been identified by officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner’s office. The victim of the train-versus-pedestrian collision was 16-year-old Kimberly Jimenez-Soto of Santa...

Nov. 24: Animal Control Checking Licenses in Newhall, Castaic
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2014

Officers from the Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control are planning to conduct pet licensing enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Newhall and Castaic beginning November 24, department officials announced Wednesday. Enforcement efforts are designed to ensure that residents’ dogs and...

Alleged Student-on-Student Sexual Assault Being Investigated

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating a sexual assault accusation involving two Santa Clarita Valley students, said Sgt Brian Hudson of the Special Victims Bureau. In a letter to Hart district officials, the parents of the female victim allege their daughter, an eighth-grader...

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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]
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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
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America, announced Monday the successful completion of the merger of equals between Cedar Fair, L.P. and former Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, effective July 1, 2024.
Merger Between Six Flags, Cedar Fair Complete
Organizers for the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival summer camp were so blown away by the performances from its young actors in the Comedy of Errors, that the camp has decided to lower the age range of its next camp, which begins July 8.
Shakespeare Festival Summer Camp Lowers Age for Next Session
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