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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Valencia Man Identified as Gold’s Gym Drowning Victim
Wednesday, Jul 20, 2016

Coroner’s officials identified a man who died after a suspected heart attack and drowning at a Valencia gym last month. William Carlyle Falkenborg, 58, of Valencia, is suspected to have had a heart attack in the pool at Gold’s Gym on June 24, according to Lt. Ed Winter of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s...

Saugus Woman Killed at I-5 and 210 in Sylmar
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2016

A Saugus woman was killed Tuesday morning when the car she was in struck a pole on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of the 210 Freeway, in Sylmar. Leanna Marie Torres, 28, of Saugus, was the lone occupant of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee that, for reasons still under investigation, collided with a...

Another Crash Shuts Down Interstate 5
Monday, Jul 18, 2016

Interstate 5 traffic was once again shut down Monday morning near Santa Clarita while emergency officials airlifted crash victims to a Henry Mayo hospital. Daniel Perez, 24, of Granada Hills, was traveling southbound on I-5, north of Templin Highway, around 3:30 a.m. when his Nissan collided with the...

Out on Bail: Guy with Gun on Bus
Thursday, Jul 14, 2016

Photo Courtesy of LASD A Newhall man arrested for six felonies and two misdemeanors after passing out on a Santa Clarita bus with a loaded gun in Canyon Country is no longer in custody. Rashad Hampton, 26, of Newhall, posted $35,000 bail a little more than 24 hours after mid-day traffic on the east side...

Held at Gunpoint by Neighbors, ‘Hot Prowl’ Suspect Faces Charges
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2016

A Canyon Country man is facing felony charges after he allegedly broke into his neighbor’s home, assaulted them, and was then held at gunpoint by those same neighbors until deputies arrived and arrested him Sunday. Hector Avila, 25, who lives on the 18600 block of Kimbrough Street, was in court Tuesday...

Armed Man Arrested on City Bus
Monday, Jul 11, 2016

Deputies arrested a man Monday who passed out on a Canyon Country bus with a gun in his waistband, and awoke to a SWAT Team. Read the full story [here].

Community Responds to Dallas Shootings with Outpouring of Support for Law Enforcement
Friday, Jul 8, 2016

Credit: @SCVSheriff In response to sniper attacks on law enforcement in Dallas, Santa Clarita Valley residents showed their support for SCV Sheriff’s on Friday by delivering flowers, baked goods, and notes of support. At several points Friday, there was a line of supporters at the station, bearing...

Deputies Investigate Possible DUI Crash in Valencia
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016

Christian Zamora, 31, was arrested about a half-mile from the scene of the crash at Magic Mountain Parkway and Tourney Road in Valencia. Zamora was driving a car the reportedly pulled out in front of another vehicle, according to preliminary Sheriff’s Station reports. The cause of the crash is still...

Two Hospitalized After Car Plunges Down Ravine

Two men were hospitalized Monday after a father and son reportedly fought while driving northbound on Interstate 5. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of an assault and a rescue call shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday, said Lt. Rob Hahnlein of the Santa Clarita Valley...

Man Still Wanted in Connection with Year-Ago Shooting

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are still seeking a shooting suspect 11 months after he allegedly shot another man over a personal dispute in Canyon Country. Detectives identified Kenneth Mitchelle, who was 26 at the time, of shooting Alondo Preston, also 26, in a drive-by shooting...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
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
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