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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Friday, Sep 30, 2011

The Santa Clarita Valley’s water suppliers have been approved to receive more than $7 million from the California Department of Water Resources to help fund a local water recycling program, invasive species removal and other conservation projects. The Castaic Lake Water Agency made the announcement...

McKeon Comments on Death of Terrorist Leader

One week after hosting the manufacturers of drones at an expo in Washington, D.C., Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon issued the following statement on Friday’s confirmation of the death of al-Qaida leader Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed by a drone in Yemen: “A dangerous terrorist is dead,...

Antonovich Warns of Coming Spike in Crime

Antonovich Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich has turned up the rhetoric in his criticism of Gov. Jerry Brown’s plan to shift state prison parolees to county supervision starting Saturday. “With overcrowded (county) jails housing misdemeanants only serving 20 percent of their time...

Runner: After Shift, No More Prison Time for Child Abuse, Other Felonies
Thursday, Sep 29, 2011

Sen. Sharon Runner Blasting Gov. Jerry Brown’s Oct. 1 prisoner shift as a “social experiment that simply won’t work,” Sen. Sharon Runner released a list of some of the 500 felonies that will no longer lead to state prison time. Under Brown’s “realignment” plan, which was part...

Stampede! at OutWest Concert Saturday
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011

Steve and Terri Taylor are Stampede! The Western music duo Stampede! will hit the stage Saturday at 8 p.m. as the OutWest Concert Series returns to Bobbi and Jim Bell’s boutique and cultural center in Old Town Newhall. Hailing from Utah, Stampede! is the husband-and-wife team of upright bassist...

Jaycees Celebrate Oktoberfest, Invite New Members

The Junior Chamber of Commerce (JCI-Santa Clarita Valley) will celebrate Oktoberfest at Mixers Lounge this Sunday, Oct. 2. The evening features tastings of more than 60 beers, gourmet sausages and music on the patio. Closing time Sunday is midnight. Mixers is at 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road. Then, Oct....

Stevenson Ranch Library: Where Should It Go?

The community is invited to attend a meeting to help determine where future county library in Stevenson Ranch should be located. On Wednesday, Oct. 5, the West Ranch Town Council  and the County of Los Angeles Public Library will hold the third in a series of “needs assessment” meetings to hear...

McKeon Hires New Communications Director

Alissa McCurley U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon announced Wednesday he has hired Alissa McCurley as his new communication director. McCurley started Tuesday in his Washington, D.C. office. “Alissa will be an experienced and knowledgeable addition to the staff serving the people of the 25th District,”...

GOP Club Makes Endorsements in SCV School Board Races
Tuesday, Sep 27, 2011

Local members of the California Republican Assembly announced their endorsements Tuesday for SCV school and college board seats in the Nov. 8 election. The CRA is the largest statewide volunteer organization chartered by the California Republican Party. Bob Haueter, deputy chief of staff to Rep. Howard...

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion Tuesday by Mayor Michael D. Antonovich calling on the state to fast-track the approval process for hospitals, police and fire stations, schools and other public and nonprofit buildings. “The State Legislature has the same responsibility...

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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
BREAKING: I-5 All Lanes Shut Down in Castaic, Possible Gas Leak
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
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
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