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2003 - Ruth Newhall, longtime co-owner/editor of The Signal, dies in Berkeley [story]
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Firefighters Battling 1-2 Acre Fire Near Newhall Pass
Thursday, Jun 21, 2018

Firefighters are battling a brush fire at the Sunshine Canyon Landfill that started around 3:00 p.m. Thursday. Dubbed the #SunFire, the blaze is currently 1-2 acres and started at Sunshine Canyon Mountainway and Weldon Mountainway near the Newhall Pass, according to officials at the Los Angeles County...

Forward Progress Stopped on Newhall Brush Fire
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2018

Update as of 1:05 p.m: From the twitter account of the Los Angeles County Fire Department: Brush fire forward progress stopped. (Fire at 3 acres and 10% containment). Update as of 12:52 from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department: Traffic Advisory: Sierra Highway is temporarily closed between...

Fish & Wildlife Official: No Evidence of Bear Attack at Vasquez Rocks
Thursday, Jun 14, 2018

After an investigation of an alleged bear attack on the Pacific Crest Trail Thursday morning, which included a flyover by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, officials have confirmed no such attack occurred. Earlier in the day, Los Angeles County officials closed a portion of Vasquez...

Man Extricated from Vehicle after Traffic Collision
Thursday, Jun 7, 2018

A man was extricated from a vehicle Thursday morning after a traffic collision in the Valencia Industrial Center, according to officials at the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It was a traffic collision with a confirmed person trapped, on the 25100 block of Avenue Tibbitts,” said Inspector...

StoneFire in Agua Dulce Now Estimated Between 900-1,000 Acres, Air Tankers Assisting
Monday, Jun 4, 2018

Update as of 5:49 p.m.: The #StoneFire is currently at approximately 900-1,000 acres, with 10% containment and no structures have been damaged. But nine homes have been evacuated, according to Inspector Joey Marron of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “As far as the acreage, just so you...

Santa Clarita Transit Bus Hits, Kills Pedestrian in Downtown L.A.
Thursday, May 31, 2018

A Santa Clarita transit bus struck and killed a pedestrian in Downtown Los Angeles early Thursday morning, according to officials at the Los Angeles Police Department. “At about 6:48 a.m., a traffic collision occurred at Ceaser Chavez Avenue and Vignes Street,” said Tony Im, public information...

Firefighters Douse Trash Truck Fire in Canyon Country
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Firefighters were dispatched Thursday afternoon to a trash truck fire in Canyon Country. “The call originally came in at 1:34 p.m. for the location of Abelia Road and Rose Court Drive in Canyon Country,” said LaCoFd officials. “The driver was trying to make it to Shadow Pines and Grant....

Fatal Bouquet Canyon Crash Under Investigation
Thursday, May 17, 2018

Detectives at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are investigating a crash that killed one person on Bouquet Canyon Road near Seco Canyon Road Wednesday night. Earlier reports indicated that a driver was exiting a driveway near the Goodwill Store at approximately 9:50 p.m. when the driver...

Two Valencia Residents Killed in Saturday Night Crash
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Two Valencia residents were killed Saturday night after their vehicle crashed into a large tree near the Valencia Boulevard offramp, according to a report from the California Highway Patrol. At approximately 6:10 p.m., Man J. Hong, 75, who was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Volt northbound on Interstate 5,...

Suspect Wanted in Kern County Murder Arrested at Castaic Inn
Thursday, May 3, 2018

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau assisted the Arvin Police Department Thursday morning in executing a search warrant for a suspect wanted for murder. The suspect was arrested at the Castaic Inn and taken into custody after a roughly four hour operation. “The...

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2003 - Ruth Newhall, longtime co-owner/editor of The Signal, dies in Berkeley [story]
Ruth Newhall
1931 - Fall Roundup held at Hoot Gibson's Saugus Rodeo [story]
Hoot Gibson's 1931 Saugus Rodeo
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards + Installation event on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency.
Jan. 31: SCV Chamber Awards + Installation Early Bird Tickets
The Valley Industry Assoction will host a Cocktails & Conversation event with Cameron Smyth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30=7:30 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 12: Cocktails & Conversation with Cameron Smyth
Following an extensive search, the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has unanimously selected current Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra as the new Hart District Superintendent, filling the vacancy created when Mike Kuhlman resigned effective June 30.
Hart Board Selects Current Interim Superintendent to Fill Vacancy
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" will be performed on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
The California Air Resources Board has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
CARB Incentive Plan Focuses on Fleets for Small Businesses
Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers
Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers
The nonprofit Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a fundraising event, "Holidayland" with mid-century pop culture expert Charles Phoenix, on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Dec. 8: ‘Charles Phoenix Holidayland’ at Newhall Family Theatre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26, beginning with a special closed meeting at 5 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.
Nov. 26: City Council Meets to Discuss Contracts, Open Space Naming
The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Santa Clarita Valley will present its holiday boutique fundraiser, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Santa Clarita United Methodist Church, 26640 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Nov. 23: ACS Relay for Life SCV Holiday Boutique
California State Parks Office of Historic Preservation has announced it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program at 8 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025.
State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program Launch
1843 - Rancho Castec (Lebec-Tejon area) granted to French immigrant Jose Covarrubias [story]
Rancho Castec diseno map
Due to construction and weather delays, the closure of the exercise staircase at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, will be extended through Nov. 28.
Central Park Exercise Staircase Closure Extended Thru Nov. 28
Santa Clarita Ballet's 30th anniversary production of "The Nutcracker" will perform, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14-15 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 14-15: Santa Clarita Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
Registration is underway for the College of the Canyons winter 2025 session, which boasts more than 300 class sections.
COC Winter 2025 Registration Underway
Christmas came early for The Master's University Men's Basketball Head Coach Kelvin Starr.
TMU Men’s Basketball Knocks Off No. 2, Starr Sees 300th Win
Theatre in a Week and Off Book Theatre is back with its holiday one act comedy "Holiday Hijinx" Friday, Dec. 13- Sunday, Dec. 15 at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 13-15: ‘Holiday Hijinx’ Presented by Theatre in a Week, Off Book Theatre
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale presents its Silver Bell Jubilee concert Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 8:  Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents Silver Bell Jubilee
The holiday season is just around the corner and it’s one of the most magical times of the year.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Experience Holiday Cheer on the Tracks
Celebrate this special time of year with the 29th annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade and holiday event Saturday, Dec. 7 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
Dec. 7: The 29th Annual Winter Magic Lighted Boat Parade
1967 - Local voters approve formation of community college and elect COC's first five-member board - Dr. William G. Bonelli Jr., Bruce Fortine, Sheila Dyer, Peter Huntsinger, Edward Muhl [story]
COC board
You can make a difference in a child or teen’s life this holiday season through the Boys and Girls Club of the Santa Clarita Valley. You can volunteer at a club holiday event, host a toy drive, sponsor a club family or make a donation.
Hope for the Holidays with Boys & Girls Club of SCV
Art, in whatever the medium, can communicate so much. It can inspire imagination, exude peace and calm, or tell the world the stories of a community and a culture or connect on an extremely personal level.
Kalli Arte Collective to be CSUN’s First Orndorff Artist-in-Residence
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