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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery


LOCAL SCHOOL NEWS
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012

West Ranch High School’s colorguard and percussion group will hold a Bowl-A-Thon fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 15, to raise money for travel and other expenses. Participants will bowl in three games at Santa Clarita Lanes on Soledad Canyon Road from noon to 3 p.m. They’re lining up sponsors to...

Monday, Jan 9, 2012

The following Part 1 (violent or serious) crimes occurred within the patrol area of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station during the period indicated. Crimes are listed in chronological order (yyyy-mm-dd) with the most recent at top. Addresses are block numbers, not exact addresses. Some are...

SCV Film Festival Award Winners Announced [VIDEO]

The award winners in the 2012 Santa Clarita Valley Film Festival are:   Best Film “A Finger, Two Dots Then Me” “A Finger, Two Dots Then Me” is a spoken-word piece based on a popular poem by renowned modern poet Derrick Brown. The film takes a dramatic look at death, life...

Learn Web Video Tips at Chamber Luncheon
Friday, Jan 6, 2012

Mudturtle Media Productions will present a talk on “”5 Common Mistakes and 5 Easy Solutions of Website Video Production” at at the next Lunch & Learn seminar for members of the SCV Chamber of Commerce. The event will be held Friday, Jan. 20, at 11:45 a.m. at the SCV Chamber of Commerce...

Reactions to Governor’s Budget Proposal: Torlakson, Runner, Antonovich
Thursday, Jan 5, 2012

Tom Torlakson Tom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson issued the following statement today on Governor Brown’s proposed budget for the 2012-13 fiscal year: “The Governor has offered us a difficult but clear plan to address...

Wednesday, Jan 4, 2012

Local financial advisor Fred Arnold of American Family Funding will discuss the effects of the economy on real estate and lending in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond at the Valley Industry Association’s monthly luncheon in January. Lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the...

Jan. 5: Fundraiser for Scholarship Honoring Fallen ROTC Cadet
Tuesday, Jan 3, 2012

Jonn Flath On Sept. 23, 2011, while training with his Air Force ROTC unit at Loyola Marymount University, Jonn Scott Flath suddenly collapsed and died of unknown causes. Jonn, a 2011 West Ranch High School top honor graduate, West Ranch TV morning host, varsity volleyball captain and College of the Canyons...

Jan. 5: OutWest Hosting ‘First Thursday’ Artist Reception

Jaylene Armstrong of the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association will be the featured artist at a “First Thursday” reception at the OutWest Boutique and Cultural Center Jan. 5. Armstrong will display her one-of-a-kind heart collages, which will be available for viewing and sale at OutWest throughout...

2012 Rose Parade: Things to Know If You Go
Sunday, Jan 1, 2012

The 123rd Rose Parade will be held Monday, Jan. 2, starting at 8 a.m. in Pasadena. Since 1893, the parade has been held on Monday when New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday. Sponsored by Honda, the parade’s theme this year is “Just Imagine,” which “celebrates the power of imagination,...

Feb. 25: Optimist Auction to Raise Money for Kids

The Canyon Country Optimist Club will hold its second annual Chinese Quarter Auction on Feb. 25 to raise money for at-risk families and for children with cancer. Auction emcee Michael Holt, aka Doc Magi, said in a “quarter auction,” patrons bring quarters and bid on gift baskets. To bid,...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
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
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