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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
Saturday, Apr 7, 2012

L/B/W Insurance & Financial Services of Valencia will host a free seminar on risk management specifically for nonprofit managers on Thursday, April 26, at the Valencia Country Club. The event will feature an attorney, a CPA, an insurance professional and a fundraising consultant who will share their...

April 15: Public Invited to Inaugural CalArts Print Fair
Friday, Apr 6, 2012

Graphic design students at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia are organizing the school’s first-ever Print Fair, a one-day event to be held Sunday, April 15, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the main gallery. “Printed at CalArts” is the theme of the event, and it’s open for the public...

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint at an as-yet-undisclosed location in the Santa Clarita Valley tonight, April 6, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. SCV Traffic Sgt. Richard Cohen says, “The goal of the checkpoint is to educate the community on the hazards of drunk...

May 12: Fun Day at Placerita Nature Center
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012

Photo: PCNCA The usually serene Placerita Canyon State Park will bustle with activity May 12 when the county of Los Angeles and the Placerita volunteers host a big open house and family festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Highlights of  the kid-oriented day include a treasure hunt, face painting and faux...

Auton Motorized Systems, a local manufacturer of motorized television lifts, has switched locations in Valencia. The company said Wednesday it has sold its 22,000-square-foot building in the Valencia Industrial Center and moved its manufacturing and sales operations to a newer, state-of-the-art facility...

The following activities are held weekly at Placerita Canyon State Park:   SATURDAY 11 a.m. – Family Hike 1 p.m. – Live Local Animal Show   Contact the park for information about additional seasonal hikes such as bird walks and wildflower walks.   The Placerita Canyon Nature...

Saturday, Mar 31, 2012

Winning students in the annual VIA STAR competition (aka Students Team to Achieve Results) will present their projects at the Valley Industry Association’s April luncheon. The STAR contest brings K-12 students together with Santa Clarita Valley businesses, exposing the participants to the realities...

Gathering Sunday to I.D. Cowboys in Old Rodeo Pic

Walt La Rue Calling all cowboys, cowgirls, movie wranglers and Friends of Walt La Rue: Have you or your family members been involved in professional rodeo, stunt work or horse training? Did you know or work with Walt La Rue? If you answered yes to any of these questions, come to the OutWest Boutique...

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012

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Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
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
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