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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Placerita Student, 13, Admits to Social Media Threats
Monday, Mar 23, 2015

[KHTS] A 13-year-old student was taken into custody Friday at the Sylmar Detention Center after he allegedly made Facebook threats, officials said. The Placerita Junior High student threatened to bring guns to the school on the social media site, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station...

Probation Camp Therapist Pleads Not Guilty to Child Abuse
Friday, Mar 20, 2015

[KHTS]-A Santa Clarita Valley juvenile camp therapist pleaded no contest to felony child abuse, officials said Friday. Ana Patricia Moennich, 37, worked as a therapist at Camp Mendenhall, a probation camp in the Lake Hughes area, where the victim served a juvenile sentence, said Deputy District Attorney...

Still No Trial for Woman Accused of Murdering Teacher

Caroline Purviance, a former Hart district teaching aide [KHTS]-More than two years after a former Hart district teaching assistant was shot and killed in her home, a trial has yet to begin for the victim’s daughter, who stands accused of the murder. Laura Lutrell Purviance, 26, has been in custody...

Ex-Einstein Coach Pleads Not Guilty To Rape, Molestation
Thursday, Mar 19, 2015

[KHTS]– A former Einstein Academy basketball coach charged with rape and molestation pleaded not guilty Thursday, officials said. Randolph “Randy” Jackson, 28, was arrested on a felony complaint filed Feb. 13 charging him with a total of 20 counts of various sex crimes. Jackson is suspected...

CHP Still Investigating Fatal Crash That Killed Saugus Teen

[KHTS]-Back in August, hundreds came to the memorial held for Jennifer Stift, a popular, well-liked senior expected to graduate this spring. Stift was jogging westbound across Golden Valley Road around 8:25 p.m. Aug. 18, when she was struck by a 1989 Toyota Celica heading southbound driven by a 17-year-old...

Knight Introduces First House Bill; Aids Small Businesses Seeking Govt. Contracts
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015

Sen. Steve Knight U.S. Rep. Steve Knight introduced his first bill as a member of the House of Representatives this week. The bill, HR 1390, allows small businesses to form joint ventures and work together to obtain and fulfill government contracts. “This bill would help the many small businesses in...

SCV’s Social Media Deputy Makes Detective

After nearly five years, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are gaining a new voice for outreach as Deputy Josh Dubin, the station’s “social media boss,” is being promoted to detective next month. Dubin has served in a number of roles since joining the Sheriff’s Department in...

SCV Leaders Talk Crime, High-speed Rail in Sacramento
Tuesday, Mar 17, 2015

The KHTS AM-1220 Sacramento road trip offered discussion about the high speed rail, crime and budget to a Santa Clarita Valley delegation.   High Speed Rail Jeff Morales of the High Speed Rail Authority and Kevin Dayton, Citizens for High Speed Rail Accountability offered contrasting perspectives...

BLM: Cemex Lacks Needed Permits to Begin Mining
Monday, Mar 16, 2015

[READ the BLM letter]   [KHTS] – A federal agency sent a letter Monday withdrawing support for Cemex to mine Soledad Canyon. The Bureau of Land Management’s 2000 approval was conditional upon “significant conditions,” officials said. “It’s unclear how, or if, this development can...

Community Leaders En Route to Sacramento with KHTS

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley community leaders headed to Sacramento en masse Monday for the 10th annual KHTS AM-1220 Road Trip. Every year, Hometown Station co-owners Carl Goldman and Jeri Seratti Goldman lead a delegation of more than 100 to the state’s Capitol to meet with legislators and...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
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
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