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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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State Champ Elizondo Signs with TMU Beach Volleyball
Friday, Aug 2, 2019

Master’s coach Annett Davis believes Desirae Elizondo will debunk one of beach volleyball’s great myths this season. “At 5-foot-4, Desi is tiny but mighty,” Davis says of the recent TMU signee. “When I first saw her play, I knew she was a special athlete. People usually...

Decorated Sprinter Micaiah Scott Signs with Master’s
Friday, Jul 26, 2019

Master’s head coach Zach Schroeder has signed decorated sprinter Micaiah Scott to his roster for 2020, evidence that TMU track and field won’t lose any of the momentum it generated in recent years. Micaiah Scott qualified for sectional championships in multiple events during her time at Torrance...

Master’s Men’s Basketball Signs Transfer Ryan Beddeo

Ryan Beddeo, a combo guard with NCAA Division 1 experience and local ties, has signed to play for The Master’s University men’s basketball team in 2019-2020. Beddeo played high school basketball 15 minutes from TMU’s Newhall, California, campus before stints at Fresno State and Saddleback...

Master’s Men’s Soccer Inks Lengkey, 6-6 Defender from Germany

The Master’s University men’s soccer program has signed Jonathan Lengkey, a 6-foot-6 center back from Germany, to its recruiting class for the 2019 season. Lengkey won a state championship in Germany before playing his freshman season at Oakland City University in Indiana. “Jonathan...

Master’s Alum Conner Menez Shines in MLB Debut

SAN FRANCISCO — Master’s alum Conner Menez made his Major League debut as a pitcher with the San Francisco Giants Sunday afternoon, and Giants all-star catcher Buster Posey was clear on what he expected to see. “He looks like a guy who’s confident in his stuff, who’s going...

TMU Women’s Swim Honored as Scholar All-America Team
Friday, Jun 28, 2019

The Master’s University women’s swim team, fresh off an impressive inaugural season, was honored by the College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association as a Scholar All-America team this week. The Mustangs earned a cumulative GPA for the spring 2019 semester of 3.35. “Coach Byron Davis,...

TMU Women’s Swim Signs Sprinter Selma Matiashowski

In coming to The Master’s University, Selma Matiashowski hopes not only to improve her strokes and drop her times, but also to help reinforce the culture the Mustangs have been building. “I want to be part of, and help form, a strong, loving team atmosphere,” said Matiashowski, whose...

Matiashowski, Alaska Champ, Signs with TMU Men’s Swim

The Master’s University men’s swim team has added Raymie Matiashowski, an Alaska state champion, to its 2019-2020 recruiting class. Raymie Matiashowski won state in the 500-yard freestyle as a junior, leading his high school to a team title in the process, and he finished second in the event...

TMU’s Atencia Inks with Iceland’s Top Pro League

Hansel Atencia, a two-time NAIA All-American at The Master’s University, has signed with Thor AK Akureyri, a member of Iceland’s top professional men’s basketball league. Atencia has spent the last month since graduation at home in Colombia visiting family, working out and weighing...

TMU Aquatics Signs First Diver in School History

The Master’s University aquatic program has signed the first diver in school history — Courtney Simpson. Simpson comes to the Mustangs from Faith Christian School in Palos Verdes, California, and Master’s coach Byron Davis is confident she will make an immediate impact in terms of both...

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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
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
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