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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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4 Seek Strickland Seat on Arts Commission
Monday, Jun 10, 2013

UPDATE: Read about the appointee [HERE].   One down, one to go. Last week the Hart School Board appointed Chris Fall to fill the vacancy left by longtime board member Paul Strickland, who announced his intent to leave town earlier this year. That leaves one more public-agency seat to fill: Strickland’s...

Powerhouse Fire 78% Contained; 24 Homes Lost
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013

A firefighter douses a hot spot at the southwest intersection of Elizabeth Lake Road and Ranch Club Drive on Sunday. Update Thursday 8 a.m., U.S. Forest Service: 30,274 acres, 78 percent containment. Ridge Route still closed at Lake Hughes Road; Pine Canyon Road still closed from Three Points to Lake...

July 11: Patriots Luncheon to Honor Local Vets
Tuesday, Jun 4, 2013

Sgt. Ian Gelig The annual Patriots Luncheon, sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce to benefit the SGT Ian Gelig Scholarship fund, is coming  Thursday, July 11, to the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia. The scholarship fund, created to honor an an Army paratrooper from Santa Clarita...

Rosedell Elementary Drama Club Hosts Public Performances This Week (Video)
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian and more of your favorite underwater characters are taking the stage this week at Rosedell Elementary School in Saugus. The Rosedell Drama club is hosting three public performances of The Little Mermaid Jr. Thursday and Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 12 p.m.. The 2- hour...

Volunteers Assemble Care Packages for Deployed Troops (Video)
Monday, May 20, 2013

Video by Oscar Rogel, Cougar News Deployed troops from Santa Clarita Valley will be receiving care packages filled with snacks, personal hygiene products and hand written letters thanks to a group of volunteers from home. Volunteers from Prayer Angels for the Military , American Legion Post 507, and Hero...

Son Shoots Father Dead in Canyon Country, Detectives Seek Public’s Assistance
Friday, May 17, 2013

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating a murder suspect who allegedly shot his father dead in Canyon Country Thursday night. Suspect Juan Alexander Mejia Dubon Officials say the suspect, 31-year-old Juan Alexander Mejia Dubon (right), arrived...

SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week: Taylor Totten (Video)
Monday, May 6, 2013

This week’s SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week is Taylor Totten from Trinity Classical Academy. Taylor has a 4.85 GPA and scored 2,240 on the SAT. History has become the passion for this National Honor Society member. She is already well-read in history, but there was one book in particular...

SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week: Christina Hershey (Video)
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013

This week’s SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week is Christina Hershey of Valencia High School. Christina has 4.68 GPA and scored a 2180 on the SAT. The senior is among the top three students in line for the prestigious valedictorian award and is planning to study chemical engineering or pre-medicine...

SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week: Arshjot Khokhar (Video)
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013

This week’s SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week is Arshjot Khokhar of Valencia High School. Arshjot, or Arsh as he’s known around campus, has a 4.77 GPA and scored 2,190 on the SAT. This Viking senior is in line to become Valencia High School’s 2013 class valedictorian and plans to...

SCVTV Outstanding Student of the Week: Andrew Kim
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013

This weeks SCVTV outstanding student of the week is Andrew Kim of West Ranch High School. Andrew Kim has a 4.64 GPA and scored 2270 on the SAT. This West Ranch senior is currently in the running to become the 2013 class valedictorian before he heads to the Ivy League to pursue his education in physics. “When...

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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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