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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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USC Falls to Providence 70-69 on Last-Second Layup
Friday, Mar 18, 2016

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) – Providence expected USC to focus on stopping either the Big East’s player of the year, or perhaps that league’s top scorer. Not Rodney Bullock. So with a critical inbounds pass in the final seconds, the Friars slipped Bullock under the bucket and he hit the shot...

USC’s Martin, Wheeler Named Pac-12 Beach Volleyball Pair of Week
Tuesday, Mar 8, 2016

SAN FRANCISCO — USC beach volleyball juniors Nicolette Martin (Anaheim, Calif.) and Allie Wheeler (Saratoga, Calif.) were named the first-ever Pac-12 Pair of the Week as announced by the conference on Tuesday, March 8. The duo went 4-0 in dual matches from the No. 3 position to help the Women of...

Michael, Sutton Earn MPSF Honors for USC Women’s Lacrosse

LOS ANGELES — USC women’s lacrosse junior attacker Michaela Michael was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Offensive Player of the Week and sophomore midfielder Lydia Sutton was chosen for MPSF Defensive Player of the Week honors for the week of Feb. 29-Mar. 6. Oregon’s freshman...

USC Men’s Golf One Stroke Back at Southern Highlands Collegiate

Sophomore Sean Crocker fired a 2-under 70 to lead the No. 4 USC men’s golf team to within a stroke of the lead after the first round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate at the Southern Highlands C.C. in Las Vegas, on Monday (March 7). The Trojans combined for a 4-over 292, one back of first-place...

No. 22 USC Defeats Long Beach State 7-4
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016

LONG BEACH, Calif. – The bats came alive for the No. 22 Trojans at Long Beach State’s Blair Field on Tuesday evening, defeating the Dirtbags 7-4. Propelled by a career five-hit day for David Oppenheim (Mercer Island, Wash./College of the Canyons), along with the team-leading third home run of the...

USC Water Polo Promotes Pintaric to Co-Head Coach
Thursday, Feb 25, 2016

USC men’s and women’s water polo head coach Jovan Vavic has announced the promotion of current men’s associate head coach Marko Pintaric to co-head coach for the USC men’s program. A former National Player of the Year under Vavic in the late 1990s, Pintaric has been on the USC coaching staff...

No. 1 USC Golf and Freshman Ree Take Home Gold Rush Tournament Victory
Wednesday, Feb 24, 2016

Freshman Robynn Ree outlasted sophomore Amy Lee by one stroke for her first collegiate victory while junior Tiffany Chan followed her underclassmen teammates in third to lead the No. 1 USC women’s golf team to the team title at the Gold Rush at the Old Ranch C.C. in Seal Beach, Calif., on Tuesday (Feb....

USC Baseball Holds Off Loyola Rally For 4-3 Victory

LOS ANGELES — The No. 21 Trojans held off a bottom of the ninth inning surge by Loyola Marymount to defeat the Lions 4-3 on Tuesday evening at Page Stadium. The Trojans (2-2) were led offensively by Adalberto Carrillo (Santa Ana, Calif./Tustin HS) and Timmy Robinson (Huntington Beach, Calif./Ocean...

USC Baseball Names Curtis Associate Head Coach
Wednesday, Feb 17, 2016

LOS ANGELES – USC assistant baseball coach Matt Curtis has been named associate head coach, it was announced today by head coach Dan Hubbs. Curtis is set to begin his third season with the Trojans in 2016. When he arrived in 2014, he brought with him three years of head coaching experience at Cal...

No. 19 USC Lacrosse Welcomes Stetson to Open Season
Friday, Feb 12, 2016

LOS ANGELES — The 19th-ranked USC women’s lacrosse team (0-0) opens its fourth season as hosts to Stetson (0-0) on Saturday, Feb. 13, at McAlister Field. First draw between the Women of Troy and the Hatters is set for 3 p.m. PT. The Trojans have high expectations for 2016 following an unprecedented...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
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