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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Walker’s Daughter, 15, Stands to Inherit $25 Mil.
Tuesday, Feb 4, 2014

Actor Paul Walker, who died in a fiery car crash Nov. 30 in Valencia, left his entire $25 million fortune to his daughter Meadow, according to the fan site TMZ.com, which said it obtained a copy of Walker’s will. Meadow is only 15. According to TMZ, Walker wished for his own mother, Cheryl, to...

Newhall, Valencia Hit with Power Outages
Friday, Jan 10, 2014

UPDATE Saturday morning: Edison reports that power remains off for 77 customers near the Granary Square shopping center in Valencia. The estimated restoration time is noon.   UPDATE Friday night: Power was restored for most Newhall customers at about 9:30 p.m. According to Edison, 77 customers in...

Ex-SCV Lawmaker Submits Ballot Measure to Kill High-Speed Rail

Assemblyman Jeff Gorell Assemblyman Jeff Gorell submitted a proposed ballot measure to the state Attorney General’s office Friday that aims to stop California’s high-speed rail project in its nonexistent tracks. Gorell, R-Thousand Oaks, represented western portions of the Santa Clarita Valley...

West Ranch High School Art Show Sunday in Castaic
Saturday, Jan 4, 2014

Art students at West Ranch High School will be displaying and selling their works Sunday, Jan, 5., at the It’s a Grind coffee house in Castaic. A portion of the sale proceeds will benefit the high school art program. It’s a Grind is located at 29641 The Old Road. The exhibition runs from...

Social Workers’ Union, County Come to Terms
Monday, Dec 16, 2013

The union that represents more than 55,000 county employees said it has reached a tentative agreement with Los Angeles County following a six-day strike. The union was fighting for reduced caseloads and a retroactive 6-percent pay raise for its 3,600 social workers. The timing of any potential wage hike...

Hospital Employees Compete in National Breast Cancer Awareness Contest
Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

Hospital staff at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital are using their dance moves to help raise money for breast cancer research. Dr. Brian Ayuste has submitted a locally produced video (seen above) into a national contest in hopes to win $25,000 for the Avon Foundation. Online voting for the Pink Glove...

“Inside Sports” Moving to Monday Nights on SCVTV
Thursday, Sep 19, 2013

SCVTV’s weekly sports highlights program, “Inside Sports,” is moving to a new day on Santa Clarita’s only local television station. Starting Sept. 23, new episodes of “Inside Sports” will premier Mondays at 9 p.m. “We’ve made the change in our programming lineup so we can...

Brush Fire Near Paradise Ranch Mobile Homes, Templin Area
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2013

UPDATE 2:13 p.m.: Los Angeles County Fire Department officials declared the fire knocked down at 2:13 p.m. It was held to about one-quarter acre.   Original story: A brush fire has broken out about one-quarter mile east of Interstate 5 near the Templin Highway exit, in the vicinity of the Paradise...

Hay Truck Fire Ignites Brush North of Castaic
Tuesday, Jul 9, 2013

UPDATE 9:30 p.m.: The right lane of northbound Interstate 5 in the fire area will remain closed overnight in case of flare-ups.   UPDATE 5:10 p.m.: Los Angeles County Fire Department officials say they are working with U.S. Forest Service firefighters and are making good progress with the fire. The...

Spay-Neuter Clinic to Operate Weekends on Valencia Courthouse Lot
Monday, Jul 8, 2013

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider a motion Tuesday by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to declare a portion of the parking lot behind the Santa Clarita Courthouse in Valencia “surplus to any present or foreseeable county need” so a low-cost spay-neuter clinic can use...

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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]
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 Made in Statewide 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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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