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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [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3:40 p.m.: Firefighters have the Plum Canyon area brush fire under control, and evacuation orders are expected to be withdrawn soon, according to the latest reports from officials.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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The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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