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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Valencia Resident Outscores Sheriff’s Academy Classmates
Saturday, Dec 17, 2011

Julie Oates, Burbank PD Julie Oates, a Valencia resident and Burbank police officer, graduated Thursday from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Training Academy with the highest academic scores in her 67-student class. The Sheriff’s Department trains officers both for its...

Saugus Girls Coach Paragas Makes Sports Illustrated
Thursday, Dec 15, 2011

Rene Paragas Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow made the cover – again – but open the Dec. 19 edition of Sports Illustrated to the “Faces In The Crowd” section and you’ll find a nice write-up on the Santa Clarita Valley’s own Rene Paragas, who did something no one...

New Mayor to Fight Heroin, Groom Future Leaders
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011

Councilwoman Laurie Ender was selected Tuesday by her colleagues on the Santa Clarita City Council to serve as mayor for 2012. She outlined her goals in her acceptance speech, which follows (as prepared for delivery):   Good evening.  This is a very exciting night for me and the start of what I...

Outgoing Mayor Reflects on City’s 2011 Achievements

Santa Clarita Councilwoman Marsha McLean completed her second nonsecutive year as mayor Tuesday, handing the gavel to first-term Councilwoman Laurie Ender at the City Council’s annual reorganization meeting. McLean reflected on the city’s accomplishments during her mayoralty in her outgoing...

GV’s McKnight is Finalist for National Rudy Award
Monday, Dec 12, 2011

Golden Valley High School senior Taylor McKnight, SCVTV’s Student Athlete of the Week for Oct. 10, has been selected as one of 12 finalists in the U.S. for the National High School Football Rudy Awards. Now in their third year, the Rudy Awards were named for Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger, the subject...

Talk on Energy Deregulation at SCV Chamber Lunch & Learn

The United States is  transitioning away from energy monopolies. Deregulation of the electricity and gas industry has been mandated by Congress to be completed by 2015. It’s already here in California. Residences and businesses will now have a choice for their energy needs. Empire Communications...

Dec. 16: Helen Wheels Band at Valencia Wine Co.
Friday, Dec 9, 2011

Helen Wheels Band The Helen Wheels Band will perform at Valencia Wine Co.’s annual Christmas Bash on Friday, Dec. 16, from 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. The classic rock and blues band features lead singer and local Realtor Helen LaPrairie, with Gerry Rothschild on guitar, Lynn “Wooly” Woolever...

Dec. 8: Eat Pizza, Help the Hart High Band
Thursday, Dec 8, 2011

Dine at the California Pizza Kitchen tonight (Thursday, Dec. 8 ) – or order take-out – and 20 percent of your purchase will go to the Hart High School band and colorguard. California Pizza Kitchen is located at 24061 Newhall Ranch Road in Valencia, in the Bridgeport shopping center. Click...

Tuesday, Dec 6, 2011

Living and dying in California will get a little more expensive Jan. 1 when fees for certified copies of birth and death certificates go up. Certified birth records in Los Angeles County will cost $21 and death records will cost $14 when the increase takes effect. County Clerk Dean Logan said the fee...

SCVTV Offers Free Marketing for Qualifying Small Businesses

Don’t think you can afford to advertise on television? Think again. If you qualify for SCVTV’s new grant program for small business owners, you may be able to advertise on local television absolutely free. The Outreach for Small Businesses program offers federally funded Community Development...

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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]
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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 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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