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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Trunkey to Fill Vacancy on Saugus School Board
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014

[KHTS] – Saugus Union School District officials named Chris Trunkey as the newest member of their governing board Tuesday, filling a seat left vacant by Doug Bryce’s departure in September. Trunkey, a film executive who was narrowly defeated by Bryce in last November’s school board election,...

Einstein Academy to Reapply for Charter
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2014

[KHTS] – Einstein Academy officials are set to reapply for charter school approval from the Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District in December, according to AADUSD officials. The district plans to reconsider the charter school petition at a public hearing on Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. The school district...

2 of 3 Landfill Supporters Ousted in Town Council Election
Monday, Nov 17, 2014

The Castaic Area Town Council election Saturday saw two incumbents unseated despite a typically low turnout for the advisory board’s vote. “I was surprised by some of the results of this election, and the means by which they were obtained,” said Flo Lawrence, president of the Castaic Area Town...

Alleged Changing-room Photographer Won’t Be Tried

A man arrested Friday after he was accused of taking pictures of a woman in a Target changing room was released Monday, after the District Attorney’s Office declined to press charges. “Our office declined to press charges pending further investigation,” said Greg Risling, a spokesman for the D.A.’s...

Store Employee Accused of Photographing Woman in Changing Room (Again)
Saturday, Nov 15, 2014

[KHTS] – A Target employee arrested Friday at the Golden Valley store in Santa Clarita is accused of taking photos of a woman in the store’s changing room, officials said. Online court records indicate the suspect had a previous conviction for a similar offense. Ricky Alexander Torres, 21, was...

Lamppost Pizza Closes, Wendy’s Restaurants Sold, more
Friday, Nov 14, 2014

Lamppost Pizza on Bouquet Canyon Road is now closed. The restaurant was a mainstay in the Santa Clarita Valley for more than 25 years. Iced Dreams Ice Cream Cafe at 28440 Haskell Canyon also closed down recently, according to a message attributed to the owner posted on social media. “I’m sorry to...

CLWA Goes Solar in Saugus
Thursday, Nov 13, 2014

[KHTS] – Community leaders celebrated the operation of the Castaic Lake Water Agency’s newest field of beams Thursday, a 3.5-megawatt plot of solar panels expected to save Santa Clarita Valley ratepayers millions over the next couple of decades. “These panels will reduce electricity costs by...

4 Vie for Vacant Seat on Saugus School Board
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014

[KHTS] – Four potential candidates applied to fill the vacancy of the Saugus Union School District governing board, officials said Tuesday. Bruce Fox, Julie C. Coate, Mathew Clarke Ferguson and Christopher Trunkey applied for the vacancy created after former board member Doug Bryce announced his...

New Sheriff’s Zone Leader Named for Stevenson Ranch

[KHTS] – With years of experience in public safety and community outreach, Yesenia Holwager, the new zone leader for Stevenson Ranch, is looking forward to her new role with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Holwager, who has worked at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station since...

Pedestrian, Possibly Teen Girl, Killed by Train in CC
Friday, Nov 7, 2014

Photo by Mark Amaya [KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of a pedestrian killed by a freight train Friday morning. An unidentified female victim was hit by a train at 10:20 a.m., east of Ruether Avenue near Rainbow Glen and Soledad Canyon Road, according...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
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]
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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]
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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]
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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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