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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Deputies Respond to Valencia High; Threat Deemed Non-Credible
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Families of Valencia High School students received a phone call Wednesday evening from Principal John Costanzo about an indirect threat to the campus. “Earlier today we discovered a written threat that was sent to Valencia High School,” Costanzo said in a recorded phone message. “We’ve...

COC Student Bitten by Bat at Valencia Campus
Friday, Feb 19, 2016

A College of the Canyons student reported he was bitten by a bat at the Valencia Campus. The student reported the incident that happened Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m., according to John Green, COC’s communications director. File Photo Green wrote in a statement that the student was “walking...

California Flyers Take Home Gold at National Cheer Competition

The California Flyers Air Force cheer team took home the gold at the Cheersport National Competition in Atlanta. The Santa Clarita team members beat out 13 teams in their division to earn the title of national champions on Feb. 13 and 14. Tammy Duvo Larinto, whose daughter is on the Air Force team, expressed...

Families Create Cakes Based on Popular Children’s Books
Tuesday, Jan 26, 2016

The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library hosted its first-ever Bake a Book Contest Saturday, Jan. 23 where locals were encouraged to bake a cake based on a popular children’s book. Angie Ashe, children’s librarian, said the contest brought families together to be creative with their decorating...

Facey Teams Up with Youth Baseball to Prevent Sports Injuries
Monday, Jan 25, 2016

Santa Clarita Youth Baseball League and Facey Medical Group gathered for an interactive information session on how children can prevent sports injuries. Emily Schwartz, M.D. took to the field to give a group of 10 to 12-year-old boys safety tips for playing baseball. James Nuttall, Santa Clarita Youth...

Antonovich Seeks Evaluation of Medical Marijuana’s Impacts

Update: On Jan. 26 this matter was continued until Tuesday, Feb. 2.   Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich wants to suspend the cultivation, testing and sale of medical marijuana in L.A. County’s unincorporated territory long enough for the county to evaluate the impacts of those activities on the...

Sheriff’s Deputies in Pursuit of a Drunk Driver
Friday, Jan 22, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies detained a man at gunpoint who was reportedly driving under the influence Friday evening. “One of our units was in pursuit of a drunk driver who was driving recklessly,” said Shirley Miller, sheriff’s station public information...

Golden Valley Bridge On Schedule for July Finish
Tuesday, Jan 19, 2016

The Golden Valley Bridge Widening Project has been in production for almost a year and is said to be on-schedule for it’s completion this July. Traffic was slow over the Golden Valley Bridge on Friday when construction workers shut down lanes to merge the old and the new bridge together. “We’re...

Readers, Authors Come Together at 3rd Annual Local Author Celebration
Monday, Jan 18, 2016

Locals gathered at the Old Town Newhall Library Saturday, Jan. 16 for the third annual Friends of the Library Local Author Celebration. The event highlighted more than 50 authors from Santa Clarita from ages 10 to 93. “We have authors of every genre,” said Brenda Wadsworth, author committee...

Broken Water Pipe Damages 2 Castaic Classrooms
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016

Classrooms at Castaic Elementary School are facing repairs after a broken water pipe caused structural damage. Crews from the district assisted a professional water damage cleaning company in the two classrooms that were affected over the school’s winter break, Janene Maxon, interim superintendent,...

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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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