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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


HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS
COC Honors Graduating Nurses
Wednesday, May 30, 2012

College of the Canyons honored its newest graduating class of registered nurses Wednesday during a traditional pinning ceremony at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. The pinning ceremony serves as a symbolic welcoming for all those entering the nursing profession. Each of the 62 graduates was...

June 19: Grossman, Burn Center Founder, to Speak at VIA Luncheon
Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Dr. Richard A. Grossman, founder of the Grossman Burn Centers, will share the story of the center, its growth and its significance to Santa Clarita Valley businesses and residents at the Valley Industry Association’s June luncheon. The Grossman Burn Centers began in 1969 and have earned a worldwide...

Friday, May 25, 2012

Hart School District officials are investigating an allegation that a Valencia High School teacher electronically sent “inappropriate materials” to a former student who is now an adult. The teacher has been place on leave. Without identifying the teacher, Valencia Principal Paul Priesz sent the following...

Win Puts Santa Clarita Storm in Second Place
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Futbol Club Santa Clarita’s Storm soccer team beat Real San Jose 2-1 in the 91st minute of play Saturday with a penalty kick.  As the Fullerton Rangers came away with a tie against Sonoma, the Storm (4-2-1) leapfrogged over the Rangers to take second place. It was in the end of the first 45 minutes...

SCV Motorcyclist Killed Thursday Was Military Vet
Monday, May 21, 2012

Updated Monday 9 a.m. A Santa Clarita motorcyclist traveling at “a high rate of speed” died after colliding with a van on Decoro Drive early Thursday evening, sheriff’s officials said. Michael De St. Jean, 39, was riding a yellow and black Suzuki street bike east on Decoro shortly before...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. is hosting a free luncheon Wednesday, May 23, to discuss the expanded SCV Enterprise Zone and what it means for local businesses. The seminar is set to cover topics including how to reduce state income tax, how businesses can qualify for tax savings...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a number of permits for the second phase of the sprawling Newhall Ranch planned for the west side of Interstate 5. The board voted 3-1-1, with Supervisor Gloria Molina voting no and Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky abstaining. Ground could...

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

The Old Town Newhall Association’s Wednesday board meeting will include a presentation on chloride issues in the Santa Clarita Valley and potential solutions. Basil Hewitt from the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District is scheduled to talk about current chloride and wastewater problems in the...

Monday, May 14, 2012

Starting this Saturday, May 19, Providence Holy Cross Health Center in Valencia will host a monthly blood drive, offering donors a coupon for a free pint of Baskin Robbins ice cream in exchange for a pint of their blood. The Valencia location, located at the corner of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard,...

The southbound Interstate 5 truck lanes through the Newhall Pass will be closed for maintenance work, from Thursday at 7 p.m. until Friday at 5 a.m. Southbound big-rig traffic will be detoured on the main freeway lanes. For more information on freeway closures, visit www.dot.ca.gov/dist07/.  

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Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
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
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