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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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Teen Arrested for Allegedly Stealing a Handgun
Thursday, Feb 9, 2017

A teenager accused of posing as a customer and then running out of a Stevenson Ranch gun store with a handgun was arrested Wednesday. Darion Phillips, 18, of Santa Clarita, was arrested at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday, according to Sheriff’s Department arrest records. Deputies received a call around 1:11 p.m....

District Attorney Clears Sheriff’s Deputy in Shooting

Officials with the county’s District Attorney’s Office cleared a Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy Thursday in a fatal shooting last January. The report, posted Thursday, is part of the county’s monthly reporting of officer-involved shooting investigations, which are investigated...

Repertory East Playhouse in Process of Being Rebranded as ‘The Main’
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017

The Santa Clarita theater scene has a new player starting March 30, city officials announced Tuesday. The performing stage formerly known as The Repertory East Playhouse, or The Rep, is in the process of being rebranded as The Main, said Phil Lantis, one of the de facto leaders of the project as the...

Robbery Suspects Arrested After Car Chase
Thursday, Feb 2, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley deputies arrested several robbery suspects after a brief pursuit on Highway 14 Tuesday night. A woman had her purse stolen in the parking lot of the Golden Valley Road shopping center parking lot around 5:45 p.m., according to Sheriff’s Station officials. Station deputies received...

Capt. Johnson Promoted to LASD Commander

The SCV Sheriff’s Station is getting a new commander. Capt. Roosevelt Johnson, who joined the Santa Clarita Valley station from his assignment in Altadena in 2014, has been promoted to commander. Station officials confirmed the news Wednesday. Johnson did not return a call seeking comment. Among Johnson’s...

SCV Detective Bureau Leader Retires
Monday, Jan 30, 2017

After 30 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Lt. Brenda Cambra retired this past week, ending a career that included more than a dozen years of service at the SCV Sheriff’s Station. Cambra joined the department during a hiring push in the late 80s when the department was planning...

Actor Kills Self on Facebook Live After Sexual Assault Arrest
Friday, Jan 27, 2017

A Hollywood actor from Texas who was living in Santa Clarita killed himself on a Facebook live stream Monday, officials said. Frederick Jay Bowdy, 34, of Canyon Country, killed himself Monday. Medical examiners revealed the cause of death as a single gunshot wound they believe was self-inflicted. For...

Neighbor Dispute Escalates, Leads to One Arrest
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man Tuesday after a dispute with his neighbors in Canyon Country reportedly escalated. Deputies were called to the 27300 block of Sumac Court in Santa Clarita, after a “neighborly dispute evolved into an assault,” according to station...

Saugus Garage Fire Sends One to Hospital
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017

One person was hospitalized after a garage fire broke out on the 23000 block of Cerca Drive in Saugus on Monday evening. For the full story, click [here].

Human Remains Found in Agua Dulce Identified
Friday, Jan 20, 2017

Medical examiners identified a man whose body was found on Christmas Day near Agua Dulce. A pair of horseback riders spotted the remains of Allen Aghishian, 45, according to officials with the Coroner’s Office. It was unclear how long Aghishian’s body was at the location where it was found, but detectives...

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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
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
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