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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Congressman Setting Up Local Office at Center Pointe
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

U.S. Rep. Steve Knight has announced a new location for his Santa Clarita Valley District Office. Knight’s district office for the Santa Clarita Valley is set to be located in the Center Pointe Business Park at 26415 Carl Boyer Drive, Suite 220, according to Daniel Outlaw, spokesman for Knight. “I’m...

Shadow Pines Woman Arrested for Alleged Arson Attempt

[KHTS] – A Canyon Country woman was booked on an arson charge early Tuesday morning after she allegedly tried to set her neighbor’s home on fire in Santa Clarita. Kristine Cosgrove, 53, was taken into custody after a several-hour standoff with Sheriff’s Station deputies Monday night, according...

Husband Arrested for Murder in Newhall
Sunday, May 24, 2015

[KHTS] – Homicide detectives arrested a man in Newhall on a murder charge Sunday after deputies who went to check on the welfare of a woman found her body insider her home. Robert Arvizu, 48, was taken into custody and held in lieu of $1 million bail. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station...

Detectives Report Dead Body in Valencia as Suicide
Friday, May 22, 2015

Photo Courtesy of Alina Holguin [KHTS] – Homicide detectives responded to a reported suicide, after a dead body was found on the 24700 block of  Riverchase Drive in Valencia, officials said. The victim was reportedly found dead at the scene, outside of the apartment complex at 5:20 p.m. Homicide...

Fairy Berry Breakfast Supports Domestic Violence Center

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley residents helped raise more than $3,000 for the fight against domestic violence at the third annual Fairy Berry Breakfast on May 16 at Heritage Junction Historic Park, officials said. “We’re very grateful for the community and how they came and helped support...

Castaic Union Approves Move to District-Based Electoral System

[KHTS] – Castaic Union school officials approved a move to a district-based electoral system Thursday, officials said, while also giving information to parents about transportation concerns. Every public school district in the Santa Clarita Valley adjusted its electoral process after three lawsuits...

Sheriff Reveals New Emergency and Crime-Fighting Command Center

[KHTS] –  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials unveiled their new 34-foot, $318,000 crime-fighting, emergency management command center Friday in Santa Clarita. The Mobile Command Center is a 2015 Utilimaster walk-in van on a Freightliner MT-55 chassis, with a variety of different...

Deputies Seeking Owner of Lost Cash

[KHTS] -Santa Clarita Valley deputies are seeking the owner of some missing cash, an official said Thursday. A woman turned in a large sum of cash that was found on the ground in the Newhall area on April 15. Deputies are seeking the owner, as no one has claimed the cash. The owner of the cash is asked...

CHP Investigation Into Fatal Collision With Saugus High Student Ongoing
Thursday, May 21, 2015

[KHTS] – The investigation into a fatal collision that killed a Saugus High student last August continues, officials said Thursday, at the request of the District Attorney’s Office. Jennifer Stift, a 17-year-old who would be graduating this spring, was killed after a 17-year-old formerSaugus...

Castaic Battles Tough Choices and Plan To Part Ways With Gibson
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

[KHTS] – Castaic Union school officials are still facing several tough choices, primarily about school transportation needs, despite being able to pull back nine more pink slips, which brings the total number of rescinded layoff notices to 21 Monday. Officials would like to rescind all of the pink...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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]
reburial
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
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