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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Einstein Officials Discuss Asbestos Threat
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015

[KHTS] – Dozens of Einstein Academy parents showed up to a Wednesday night meeting held by school officials to allay concerns after asbestos contamination prompted officials to remove the carcinogen from nine classrooms. The school’s efforts began Dec. 9 after officials received an Occupational...

Accused of Terrorizing American Beauty Neighbors, Man is Charged with Assault
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2015

Deputy Chris Craft, zone leader for eastern Canyon Country. A Canyon Country man who residents say terrorized the American Beauty condo complex is awaiting a hearing for an assault with a deadly weapon charge next week. Alejandro Christian Martinez, 22, of Canyon Country, is accused of assault with a...

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Attempted Robbery of Ex-Castaic Councilman

A man accused in an allegedly violent Castaic home invasion pleaded not guilty at his preliminary arraignment Tuesday. Sal Medrano, 20, of Elkhart, Ind., stands accused of knocking on the door of former Castaic Town Councilman Jeff Preach, trying to break into his home and then resisting arrest after...

CHP Checkpoint in Unincorporated SCV Friday

[KHTS] – California Highway Patrol officers will conduct a DUI checkpoint Friday night outside of Santa Clarita city limits. The Newhall Area office is scheduled to begin the checkpoint at 6:30 p.m. Friday to 2:30 a.m. Saturday, according to a statement. At the checkpoint, officers will look for...

Einstein Reps Call Meeting to Discuss Asbestos at Ex-Pinecrest Site
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015

Einstein Academy officials are hosting a meeting for parents, days after reports of asbestos found at the elementary school’s Valencia site on Orchard Village Road circulated online, according to a letter sent out from school officials obtained by KHTS AM-1220. The meeting is for parents of Albert...

2 Furious: Paul Walker Family Sues Rodas Estate
Monday, Jan 5, 2015

Paul Walker – Roger Rodas [KHTS] – The family of Paul Walker is suing the estate of Roger Rodas for almost $2 million, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. Judge David Cunningham set a hearing date for Jan. 27, according to court records. The father of “Fast and the...

Home Invasion Robbery at Ex-Councilman’s House Leads to Arrest

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are investigating a home invasion robbery that occurred Sunday night at a former town councilman’s house in the 28400 block of Sloan Canyon Road. A man reportedly muscled his way into the home around 10:30 p.m., according to Sheriff’s...

Coroner Called Out to Home in Sand Canyon

[KHTS] – Coroner’s officials are investigating a suspected suicide at a home in the 26700 block of Iron Canyon Road, near Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country, authorities said Monday. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home around 7:15 p.m. because a resident, who had just...

Newhall Man Killed While Walking Across I-5 in Oceanside
Saturday, Jan 3, 2015

Friends and family members are trying to help the widow of a Newhall man killed Sunday in a hit and run collision in San Diego County. Stephen Chavez, 24, was killed by a hit-and-run driver in a white truck while trying to cross the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, near the Aliso Creek rest area in...

Salesman Arrested at Off-duty Cop’s Home

Editor’s Note: On Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, a Los Angeles Superior Court jury awarded the salesman $750,000, finding that the off-duty officer was wrong to have pointed a gun at him and detained him. KHTS has updated its original story with the details. Original story, Jan. 3, 2015 An allegedly aggressive...

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The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
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
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