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1998 - As disbelief about El Niño was starting to set in, the first of a month-long succession of devastating storms hits [story]
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Resources Lacking in SCV for Sexual Assault Victims
Thursday, Aug 10, 2017

A recent alleged rape at COC reminded Santa Clarita that for all the amenities afforded the SCV, a sexual assault treatment center is not one of them. The nearest Center for Assault Treatment Services is a Northridge-based facility that’s actually “co-located” at a facility in Van Nuys, according...

CHP Investigating Fatal Vehicle-Versus-Pedestrian Collision on I-5
Wednesday, Aug 9, 2017

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on the I-5 Freeway. CHP officers first received reports of a possible obstruction on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near Roxford St. around 5:09 p.m. Upon investigation, officers discovered a person...

SUSD Kicks Off Back to School Festivities
Tuesday, Aug 8, 2017

Students from the 15 Saugus Union School School District schools head back to class on Wednesday, August 9, but district administrators have already started “Back-To-School Nights” this week in anticipation of the coming school year. Read complete story [here].

Aldana Cops Plea in Murder Case, Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence
Monday, Aug 7, 2017

David Aldana pleaded no contest in court today to charges he killed a former Hart High School classmate, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison under the terms of a plea deal. Aldana, a 2012 graduate of Hart High, had been accused of the cold-blooded murder of Maximiliano Bernal, a longtime friend of...

Updated: Firefighters Control Plum Canyon Blaze
Friday, Aug 4, 2017

UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: Firefighters have the Plum Canyon area brush fire under control, and evacuation orders are expected to be withdrawn soon, according to the latest reports from officials. Original story: A five-acre brush fire is burning in the Plum Canyon area, and firefighters are on the scene. The...

Teen Detained in Connection with Recent Newhall Vandalism and Theft
Thursday, Aug 3, 2017

Santa Clarita law enforcement officials announced Thursday a juvenile has been detained in connection with several incidents of Newhall vandalism and thefts reported on social media. Read complete story [here].

Juvenile Arrested on Suspicion of Pulling Gun in Newhall
Wednesday, Aug 2, 2017

A teen was arrested by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and three more offenses in Newhall Monday night, according to station officials. The 17-year-old boy allegedly pulled a gun on someone during an altercation, officials said. In addition...

Sylmar Man Killed on Highway 14 Onramp

A man from Sylmar who was working on his pickup truck on the shoulder of a Highway 14 onramp in Canyon Country died Tuesday night when his vehicle rolled over him, California Highway Patrol officials said. The deceased, Gerardo Silva, was stopped on the Via Princessa onramp for the southbound lanes,...

Arvizu Convicted of Murdering Wife in Newhall
Monday, Jul 31, 2017

A Newhall man has been convicted by a jury of murdering his 25-year-old wife Courtney Avisu in a domestic dispute in 2015. Robert Arvizu, 50, of Newhall, was convicted Monday. The jurors deliberated for less than a day in the case before finding him guilty of first-degree murder. He was also found guilty...

Jury Deliberating Fate of Newhall Man Charged with Murdering Wife
Friday, Jul 28, 2017

A jury is now deliberating the innocence or guilt of a Newhall man charged with murdering his wife in 2015. Robert Arvizu was tried for the murder of Courtney Arvizu, who was found dead in the Newhall home they shared. Testimony wrapped up Wednesday and closing arguments finished Friday morning. The...

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Join WeWil Collaborative Inc. on Saturday, March 7 for the Fourth Annual International Women’s Day Live event, a powerful celebration of women’s achievements and a collective call to action to forge gender equality through abundant giving.
March 7: Fourth Annual WeWil Collaborative International Women’s Day
The city of Santa Clarita presents "I’m a Part of Nature," a solo exhibition by Keiji Ichikawa, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch now through Wednesday, April 15.
Solo Art Exhibit, ‘I’m a Part of Nature’ by Keiji Ichikawa at Valencia Library
Chloe Auble scored 19 points to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 76-63 win over Life Pacific Saturday night, Jan. 31 in San Dimas.
Lady Mustangs Make it Seven in a Row with Road Win
The Master's University baseball team closed out its series against the William Carey (MS) Crusaders with a pair of losses Saturday, Jan. 31 at Lou Herwaldt Stadium.
Mustangs Drop Final Two to Crusaders
The Master's University men's and women's swimming teams dominated the GSAC Championships Jan. 30-31 in Aliso Viejo, winning both titles by more than 100 points.
Mustang Swim Squads Dominate at GSAC Championships
The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Feb. 5: Parks, Recreation, Community Services Commission Regular Meeting
<strong>1998</strong> - As disbelief about El Niño was starting to set in, the first of a month-long succession of devastating storms hits [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/fema030398.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/fema030398.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/gt9805t.jpg" alt="winter storm" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Lissette Lopez.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Newhall Woman
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, "Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art," by Sherif Hakeem, on display now through Monday, March 30, at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Library Branch.
‘Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art’ Exhibit at Newhall Library
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center “Golden Gala” Chair, Jackie Hartmann, has announced a name change and theme for the signature fundraising event for the SCV Senior Center.
April 26: SCV Senior Center’s ‘Celebrity Waiter’ Transforms to ‘Golden Gala’
Circle of Hope's Vine2Wine will be held at Bella Vida, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 with this years theme being " A Mediterranean Toga Affair."
March 28: Circle of Hope’s ‘Vine2Wine’ at Bella Vida
The Santa Clarita Lady Flyers 12AA won the 2025-2026 Western Girls Hockey League Championships on Sunday, Feb. 1, just days after the tragic Thursday, Jan. 29 accident that killed a team member's father and injured eight others.
SC Lady Flyers Win Western Girls Hockey Championship After Tragic Accident
The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone as the 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival returns on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Santa Clarita’s 30th Annual Cowboy Festival Returns to William S. Hart Park
The Master's University men's and women's track teams started their 2026 season at a tri-meet with Westmont and Vanguard on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Santa Barbara.
TMU Track Opens Indoor Season at Westmont
As part of World Ballet Company’s 2025–2026 National Tour, the iconic ballet Swan Lake will be presented at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
Feb. 20: World Ballet Company Presents Swan Lake at Performing Arts Center
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of seven productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb.8.
Feb. 2-8: Seven Productions Filming in SCV
As we step into 2026, I am honored to serve as your Mayor and am excited for what lies ahead for Santa Clarita.
Laurene Weste | Looking Ahead
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, with a closed session at 6:30 p.m. followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Feb. 4: Hart Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 4: SUSD Special Meeting of the Governing Board
<strong>1848</strong> - SCV becomes part of the United States with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/treatyguadalupehidalgo.htm" target="_blank">treaty</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/treatyguadalupehidalgo.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2576bt.jpg" alt="Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>2015</strong> - SCV native & 2007 Valencia High grad Shane Vereen's game-leading 11 catches help the New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2755.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2755.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2755t.jpg" alt="Shane Vereen" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1943</strong> - 3 Army aviators killed in crash of plane and glider in Castaic area; 3 others saved by 9-year-old girl [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/marylynnwinkler1943.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/marylynnwinkler1943.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/marylynnwinkler_young.jpg" alt="Marylynn Winkler Butters" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School District Board
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Thompson Von Tungeln.
Feb. 26: VIA After Five, Hosted by Thompson Von Tungeln
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