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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Women Assaulted at Valencia Hyatt After Tinder Meetup
Friday, Dec 16, 2016

A social media meetup led to an attack Friday night inside a local hotel. Two women, both aged 22, who were visiting from New York, arranged to meet two men on Tinder, at the hotel room in the Hyatt Regency Valencia. “(The suspects) met them there, and the victims were assault in their room, and then...

COC MUN Program Honored on Best Delegate Website

COC’s Model United Nations program recently earned a prestigious honor for the campus. The College of the Canyons Model United Nations Club (COCMUN) was ranked among the top 50 universities in North America by the site Bestdelegate.com. For the full story, click [here].

3-Vehicle Collision Kills 1, Injures 2 in Canyon Country

Photo credit Anthony Garcia Jr | TG TowingA 3-vehicle collision involving a sedan and a gray Silverado truck has left two people injured and one person dead. The collision was reported around 7:30 p.m. Thursday when the sedan that was traveling northbound on Sierra Highway, south of Vasquez Canyon Road,...

Cameron Smyth Named Mayor of Santa Clarita, Laurene Weste Pro Tem
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016

The newly-appointed mayor of Santa Clarita is Cameron Smyth, who was appointed by his fellow council members Tuesday. At the council’s annual organizational meeting for the next year, Councilwoman Laurene Weste was named mayor pro tem. The city also decided how to fill the seat vacated by the election...

Valencia McDonald’s to Stream Live Performance of ‘The McRib Song’

A Valencia McDonald’s is streaming a live performance of “The McRib Song” by Xanthe Parajillo, also known as “the McRib Girl” on Thursday. Parajillo’s “The McRib Song (McRib Blues)” has garnered thousands of views since its release, which followed Parajillo’s oft-discussed City Council...

Dozens of Shoes Donated to Local PE Teacher’s Shoe Drive
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016

A PE teacher’s quest to help a student exercise safely and comfortably has led to a district-wide shoe drive and a reminder about those in need ahead of the holidays. It started when Samantha Ford, a physical education instructor at all 15 Saugus Union School District sites, noticed a group of students...

Dec. 13: CLWA, NCWD to Discuss Merger

The Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District board members are meeting Tuesday night to discuss a merger combining the two agencies. A poll released by the two water agencies cited support for the move, which follows the mergers of the CLWA — originally established to be the...

Two Detained in Jakes Way Shooting

A man and woman are being detained after a man was found shot in an alleyway near Palo Verde Drive in Canyon Country, officials said. The incident marks the second shooting for the Jakes Way area in Canyon Country in two days, amid reports from residents that deputies have increased their presence in...

Apartment Fire in Canyon Country Leaves 2 Families without Homes

An apartment fire displaced two families early Tuesday morning, firefighters said, after a blaze left a pair of homes “gutted.” The fire was reported by a resident at 27345 Sumac Court in Canyon Country around 12:34 a.m., according to Supervisor Pickett of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Read...

Two Men Hospitalized in Shooting, Suspect At Large
Monday, Dec 12, 2016

File photoTwo men have been hospitalized and a suspect remains at large after a Canyon Country shooting outside a residence Sunday night. Two men were sitting in a garage at a home on the 27000 block of Fahren Court around 11:35 p.m., when an unknown assailant tried to walk up and open the garage. The...

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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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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
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