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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston


LOCAL NONPROFIT NEWS
Aug. 9 Only: Print This Out, Bring to Jersey Mike’s (Saugus), Help Circle of Hope
Thursday, Aug 9, 2012

Click on this flyer to enlarge it, hit “print” and bring it to Jersey Mike’s in Saugus to help Circle of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps fight breast cancer in the Santa Clarita Valley. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012.  

Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012

Santa Clarita-based U.S. Energy Initiatives Corp. announced July 30 it is ready to begin shipments of its hybrid Singular 96 fuel to Canada. Developed in partnership with Buloa Tech Labs, Singular 96 is enhanced energy feedstock blended with methanol and gasoline, manufactured in the United States and...

After posting a modest first-quarter gain and ending 2011 with a $1.154 million profit, Mission Valley Bancorp said Tuesday it lost $42,000 during the latest quarter ending June 30. The Sun Valley-based bank, which serves the San Fernando and Santa Clarita valleys, attributed the loss to the discounting...

Antonovich Pet of the Week (8-7-12): Paxton

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich presented the pet of the week: Paxton, a 1-year-old Papillion mix. Paxton is one of many pets available for adoption at a county animal shelter near you. For information about adopting a pet, call...

Sexual Assault of Saugus Girl, 12, Leads to Stepdad’s Arrest (Video)
Wednesday, Aug 1, 2012

Lanard Heath Detectives from the sheriff’s Special Victims Bureau are investigating the sexual molestation of a 12-year-old girl by her step-father, which occurred Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. in the 28300 block of Willow Court in unincorporated Saugus. Deputy Lillian Peck of the sheriff’s Headquarters...

High School Football Preview Premieres Tonight on SCVTV

Football season is almost here, Santa Clarita, and to get you ready, SCVTV will televise a one-hour high school football preview. Presented by Nissan of Valencia, the show premieres Wednesday, Aug. 1, at 8 p.m. and can be seen every day through the month of August. Award-winning sportscaster Dave Caldwell,...

Friday, Jul 27, 2012

The governing board of the William S. Hart Union High School District – which usually meets on Wednesdays – will instead meet on Tuesday next week. The meeting will commence at 6:30 p.m. (instead of 7 p.m.) on Tuesday, July 31, in the district office. This is a one-time-only change.

Thursday, Jul 26, 2012

UPDATE: The road reopened at 4 p.m.   EARLIER: Angeles Forest Highway is temporarily closed Thursday afternoon in the Acton area due to emergency Edison work. The closure is in effect from Aliso Canyon Road to Mt. Emma Road. It is expected to reopen later today.

Killer of SCV-Resident Cop Gets Life Without Parole
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012

Matthew Pavelka, E.O.W. 11/15/2003 Burbank Police Officer Matthew Pavelka was a Canyon Country resident when he was gunned down near the Burbank Airport in 2003. On Tuesday, nearly nine years later, his killer was finally sentenced to life in prison. A press release from the Burbank Police Department...

Pet of the Week: Abby
Tuesday, Jul 17, 2012

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich presented Abby, a 2-year-old poodle, as the pet of the week at the June 17 Board of Superivsors meeting. Abby is one of many pets currently available for adoption from a Los Angeles County animal shelter near you. For information about adopting a pet, call the Los Angeles...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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 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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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]
reburial
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
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