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1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
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Ambulance Involved in Traffic Collision on McBean Parkway
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2017

A three-car collision involving an ambulance left the ambulance on its side on McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard shortly after 1 p.m. According to Lieutenant James Duran of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, there were no injuries as a result of the crash. There is no further information available...

Flash Flood Watch, Flood Advisory in Effect for SCV, Burn Areas
Thursday, Jan 12, 2017

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch and Flood advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley and recent burn areas across Los Angeles County. While the Flood Advisory is expected to be lifted around 2:15 p.m., the Flash Flood Watch will be in effect until about 9 p.m. Thursday night. NWS...

One Flees Scene of Head-On Collision on Old Road, Lake Hughes
Tuesday, Jan 10, 2017

One person involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle on the Old Road and north of Lake Hughes Road fled the scene and has not been found by California Highway Patrol officers. CHP Newhall officers canvassed the scene on foot and by vehicle after one of the parties involved fled the scene...

Governor Brown Releases Proposed Budget, Lawmakers Respond

File photo The California Department of Finance released Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for January 2017-18, prompting response from other California lawmakers. Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, issued the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s 2017-18 Budget...

Jan. 9: Public Comment Period for Chiquita Canyon Landfill Expansion Ends
Monday, Jan 9, 2017

The period for public comment on the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Expansion is closing on January 9, 2017. Comments for this project are to be sent to Richard Claghorn, from the Department of Regional Planning, through email at rclaghorn@planning.lacounty.gov, by fax to (213) 626-0434, or postmarked by...

Ring in the New Year with These Festive Events in Santa Clarita
Thursday, Dec 29, 2016

With 2017 fast approaching, New Years Eve festivities have begun popping up more quickly than champagne bottles on December 31 and many Santa Clarita establishments have also joined in on throwing a proper welcome party for the new year. From restaurants to wine bars to a comedy show, a variety of events...

Structure Fire Destroys Two Trailers
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2016

Two storage trailers were completely destroyed on Monday night after an RV caught on fire around 9:50 p.m. The incident occurred in the 23900 block of Newhall Avenue when an RV caught fire on a vacant lot and spread to two storage trailers, according to Inspector Joey Marron with the Los Angeles County...

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Recent Burn Areas
Friday, Dec 23, 2016

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in light of the forecast of heavy rain throughout Friday evening. The periods of heavy rainfall could possibly trigger mud and debris flows in and hear burn areas. The Flash Flood Watch will remain in effect from 6 p.m. Friday evening through...

’10 Days of Cheer’ Comes to SCV Starbucks

Holiday cheer in the form of a free tall handcrafted espresso is headed to one Santa Clarita Starbucks location on Friday, December 23, as part of the coffee shop chain’s “10 Days of Cheer” promotion. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Starbucks located Bouquet Canyon and Newhall Ranch at...

ALDI Officially Opens to Customers in Santa Clarita
Thursday, Dec 15, 2016

The German grocery store chain ALDI officially opened its doors to Santa Clarita residents Thursday morning, ushering in shoppers who were hoping to be the lucky recipients of a $100 gift card to the store. As part of the grand opening, the first 100 customers received a gift card, or “Golden Ticket,”...

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1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
Saugus Cafe
1994, 4:31 a.m. - Magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake rocks Santa Clarita Valley [video]
collapsed freeway bridge
A strong defensive performance by The Master's University Lady Mustangs basketball team led to a 73-45 win against OUAZ in Surprise, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Power Past OUAZ On the Road
The Tejon Ranch Conservancy has published its calendar of nature programs it will host in February.
Tejon Ranch Conservancy Offers February Nature Programs
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 20: SUSD to Meet in Closed Session with City Regarding Santa Clarita Elementary
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced that Dr. Collyn Nielsen, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources, has been named the 2026 Negotiator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.
Hart District’s Collyn Nielsen Named ACSA Negotiator of the Year
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission has scheduled a site tour of the Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan Project and a virtual tour of the Belcaro at Sand Canyon Project. These projects are expected to hold public hearings in the near future.
Jan. 20: City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission Plans Site Tours
Free business training webinars are available from the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center this January.
COC SBDC Hosting Free Webinars to Help Grow Businesses
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a unique gala on Saturday, March 7, 6-10 p.m.
March 7: ‘Live From Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night’ SCVHS 50th Anniversary
Saugus High School Instrumental Music gives back while raising much-needed funds for the high school's music program.
Saugus High Music Clothes for Cash Fundraiser
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special Non-Profit Council Roundtable, "Non-Profit Love Match: A High-Impact Networking Experience for Professionals & Nonprofits," 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Education Center at Child & Family Center.
Feb. 10: Non-Profit Council Roundtable’s ‘Non-Profit Love Match’ at Child & Family Center
There are places in our community where history is not simply remembered, but carefully safeguarded and brought to life every day. William S. Hart Park is one of those rare treasures.
Laurene Weste | Preserving the Past, Building the Future at Hart Park
Congregation Beth Shalom offers a monthly film series that shows selected independent films one Sunday per month at 2 p.m.
Jan. 18: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Truth & Treason’
The California Department of Public Health is collaborating with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to remind consumers and retailers that products containing kratom or 7-hyrdroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, are associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose and death.
CDPH Reminds Retailers, Public About Dangers of Kratom, 7-OH Products
Foothill League soccer is coming into a final flurry of league matches that will sort out standings.
Foothill League Soccer: The Big Push
The Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market will offer a special live cooking demonstration and tasting on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 18: Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market Free Cooking Demonstration
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California residents and visitors will receive free vehicle day-use entry to participating California state parks on Monday, Jan. 19.
Jan. 19: California State Parks to Offer Free Vehicle Entry on MLK Day
1926 - Newhall Community Hospital, est. 1922, opens in larger, more modern hospital building at 6th & Spruce streets [story]
Newhall Community Hospital
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host the Third Annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. The event will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Vallet Boys and Girls Club Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse.
Jan. 19: Schiavo to Host MLK Day of Service, Donations Encouraged
The Ridge Route Preservation Organization will host a Ridge Route Storm Clean Up Day Sunday, Jan. 18 at 7 a.m.
Jan. 18: Ridge Route Preservation Organization Work Day
The city of Santa Clarita January Community Hike will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Quigley Canyon Open Space, Cleardale Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 17: Santa Clarita Community Hike in Quigley Canyon Open Space
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m.
Jan. 22: City of Santa Clarita to Break Ground on Via Princessa Park
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host a "Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle," event Thursday, Jan. 29, 4-5 p.m. at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Jan. 29: ‘Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle Bar’ at Canyon Country Library
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Smyth Drive in Valencia.
Traffic Alert Issued for SCV Water Pipeline Installation on Smyth Drive
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