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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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Suspected Gang Member Arrested in Castaic
Thursday, May 4, 2017

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspected gang member in Castaic on Wednesday. Marcos Flores, 21, of Castaic, was arrested around 6 p.m. at a residence on the 30000 block of Daisy Court, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. For the full story, click [here].

Simi Valley Sophomore Earns First Place in Congressional Art Contest

A Simi Valley high school student earned the top nod this year for the annual Congressional Art Concert, which was announced at a reception at FastFrames. Rachel Tahir, a sophomore at a Simi Valley high school, earned first place for her photographic art work. Her work will not hang for one year in the...

Tony Alamo Dies in Federal Prison While Serving 175-Year Sentence
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Tony Alamo, a child rapist and self-proclaimed pastor who had properties in Santa Clarita and an online ministry in his name despite a 175-year federal prison sentence for sex crimes against children, died Wednesday. He was 82. Convicted in 2009, Alamo, aka Bernie LaZar Hoffman, died in a federal prison...

Car Carrier Falls Down Agua Dulce Embankment, None Injured
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

A car carrier that fell about 200 feet down an Agua Dulce embankment shut down Highway 14 traffic for a few hours Tuesday morning, damaged a few cars, but left no injuries, officials said. A car carrier with 10 vehicles — not new cars but vehicles being transferred from one lot to another, officials...

Victim from Possible DUI Crash in Acton Identified
Friday, Apr 28, 2017

Medical examiners identified a woman killed in a suspected single-car DUI crash Thursday night on Soledad Canyon Road, east of Indian Canyon Road. Cristina Ann Jackson, 37, of Acton, was killed when her vehicle overturned on Soledad Canyon Road not far from the Shambala Preserve around 6:30 p.m. For...

Newhall Burglary Suspect Arrested After Standoff
Thursday, Apr 27, 2017

Deputies arrested a burglary suspect Wednesday in downtown Newhall after deputies talked him down from a rooftop. Credit: Kevin Gilley/ two8nine Media Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials initially received a report of a known burglary suspect near the intersection of Wayman and Lyons Avenues,...

Deputies Look Into Valencia Student’s Online Post; No Charges
Friday, Apr 21, 2017

Additional deputies will be on campus at the Valencia High School campus Friday morning after an alleged threat quickly spread on social media. Deputies received a report at approximately 8 p.m. regarding what a station official characterized as “an implied threat” a female Valencia High student...

County Planners OK 30-Year Extension for Chiquita Landfill
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017

Los Angeles County regional planners approved the conditional use permit application for Chiquita Canyon Landfill after a meeting Wednesday. The county called for the adoption of the mitigating and monitoring program, and OK’ed the permit extension granted by the Los Angeles County Regional Planning...

Prosecutors File Four Charges Against Castaic Man in Shots Fired Incident
Monday, Apr 17, 2017

Prosecutors have filed four charges against a Castaic man accused of firing a handgun at a neighboring trailer last week. Larry Duran, 51, who lives at the Valencia Travel Park Village off Henry Mayo Drive in Castaic, was arrested Thursday around 1:30 p.m., after deputies responded to a report of a shots...

Former Andy Gump CEO Dies at 74

Barry Gump, the former CEO and well known Santa Clarita Valley philanthropist, died Monday at the age of 74. Family members believe Gump died in his sleep overnight, as he was not responsive this morning. Friend and general manager of Andy Gump, Tony Watson, said he celebrated Easter surrounded by family,...

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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
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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