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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Deputies Search for Armed Robbery Suspects
Friday, Jun 17, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of an armed robbery Thursday night in Newhall, officials said. The victim was reportedly walking down Walnut Street in Newhall, on the 24600 block near Creekview Park around 10 p.m. when the two assailants allegedly engaged...

Deceased from Fatal 126 Crash Identified
Monday, Jun 13, 2016

Photo by Rick McClure Coroner’s officials identified three people killed in a wrong-way collision on Highway 126 early Sunday morning. A 2015 Kia Optima driven by Carlos Sanchez Romero, 35, of Los Angeles, crossed the center divider on Highway 126 around 1:26 a.m. Sunday, and headed eastbound onto...

Suspected Kidnapper Deemed Unfit for Trial
Thursday, Jun 9, 2016

A man accused of kidnapping a 2-year-old girl from her Agua Dulce home in March has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to officials. Thomas Dillingham, 40, was charged with is being charged with one count of kidnapping a victim under 14 with use of a knife, and one count of assault with...

Homeowners Hope Security Video Leads to Capture of Burglars

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are investigating a pair of vehicle break-ins last month in front of a home on the 28000 block of Park Woodland Place. The homeowner is hoping security video can help lead to an arrest. Read the full story [here].

Second Bear Sighting Caught on Camera in Placerita Canyon
Tuesday, Jun 7, 2016

Video Courtesy of Dave Rentz Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to another report of a bear sighting after a Placerita Canyon resident spotted a bear while driving home from work Monday night. Read the full story [here].

Family of LAPD Officer Honored with Road Renaming

A Los Angeles police officer who started a rifle course for police recruits at the Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall was recently honored for 27 years of service and instruction with the renaming of a road that leads into the rifle range. Read the full story [here].

Serial Burglars Sought by SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
Monday, Jun 6, 2016

Four suspects are sought in a series of residential burglaries, Sheriff’s officials said Monday, while repeating a frequent warning to potential victims — lock your doors, close your garages and makes sure your house doesn’t have basic vulnerabilities, like open windows, when no one is home. The...

DUI Suspected in Crash That Killed Arroyo Seco Teacher
Thursday, Jun 2, 2016

Law enforcement officials suspect a Santa Clarita Valley man accused of fatally striking a popular teacher with his car and leaving the scene was under the influence at the time of the collision. Read the full story [here].

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $200,000 from Employer

A Santa Clarita Valley woman is in custody after her employer, Dominie LLC, accused her of stealing nearly $200,000, according to court documents. Read the full story [here].

CHP, SCV Sheriff Host ‘Coffee with a Cop’
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

About 100 Santa Clarita Valley residents filtered in and out of a Stevenson Ranch Starbucks Wednesday for Coffee with a Cop, a community outreach event hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and California Highway Patrol officials. The two-hour joint event was a first-of-its-kind for...

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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 in 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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