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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [ story]
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The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
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California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
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The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
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The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
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Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
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The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
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Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
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Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
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The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
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As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
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The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
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Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
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There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [ story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
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The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
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The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
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Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
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A three day SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp will be held Wednesday Jan.8 through Friday, Jan 10 at West Ranch High School.
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From a Facebook reader: An acquaintance I know saw the entire accident from across the street and tried to yell at her to move and was unable to get to the other side of Soledad to push her out of the way, but he didn’t get to her on time. He’s pretty upset about this. He says she was in her own world and possibly wearing head phones, so that is probably why she didn’t hear it coming.
This is so sad my heart goes out to her family especially her parents
This is so sad my heart goes out to her family especially her parents
Omg
Omg
Wow
Wow
So sad
So sad
Sarah Kettelkamp
Sarah Kettelkamp
So very sad- my daughter crosses that part of the track often.
So very sad- my daughter crosses that part of the track often.
So sad. Praying for the family.
So sad. Praying for the family.
Prayers to the family.
Prayers to the family.
Such a tragedy…glad Golden Valley HS is working closely with students through this. More and more it’s coming out as a suicide, prayers to her family.
Such a tragedy…glad Golden Valley HS is working closely with students through this. More and more it’s coming out as a suicide, prayers to her family.
Omg only 16? Such a shame
Omg only 16? Such a shame
Such a tragedy. Praying for the family.
So sad
Londy Aguilar
This whole town is going to hell
With the massive increase of people living here, and the expansion overall of the area, it makes sense that more deaths will occur. Doesn’t mean the “whole town is going to hell”. Unless by that you mean we’re all Satanists on our way to a fiery afterlife in Lucifer’s party zone.
Just so sad of the losses our lil town has experienced this past week. Heartfelt prayers to the families :'(
Well if you think about @jared gardner this town has so many suicides especially teen suicides. Its something about this town that drives ppl crazy or idk the boredom here in this town. All i know is thar death is our truly release
I agree I moved up here with my family because the crime rate is low but with all the new housing tracks being built crime is on its rise as well as accidents…
This town is “heaven” compared to any of the various “hells” scattered throughout the world.
You should be thankful that a kid wandering in front of a train is one of the worse events taking place here.
@Erik meloni i am in hell. I had the chances to kill myself years ago but i stopped myself to do it. I have so much to live for and im doing my best to have my own version of heaven. To me teen suicide is another excuse of lack of living,cant enjoy the smaller things in life and cant handle reality.
Omar, that still doesn’t mean this town is going to hell. Everyone’s mind are different, everyone’s biology are different. Compared to other cities around us we should all be thankful to live in a place like this. If you want to talk about suicide rates, go to Japan. SCV, is such a good place to grow up in.
Robert Soto that was a great response.. this is a great town… it is what you make it.. this is such a sad tragedy.
This IS a beautiful city with some wonderful people. Peace begins at home…..Prayers for the family and friends affected by this horrible tragedy.
It’s no different now than 30,40,50 etc…years ago. The difference is we have the internet, social media…The larger the town the more things like this happens.
Sad
Wow just wow! So sad prayers
So sad.
R.I.P LITTLE ONE , AND PRAYER’S GOING OUT TO HER FAMILY , AND LOVE ONE’S !!!!!
R.I.P LITTLE ONE , AND PRAYER’S GOING OUT TO HER FAMILY , AND LOVE ONE’S !!!!!
#RIP Kimberly #KimberlyForever
#RIP Kimberly #KimberlyForever
We’ll miss you already.
We’ll miss you already.
Jolo Alonzo
There may be some stained rocks, there may be some evidence of what happened that the fire department was not able to remove. Usually they remove all of their equipment.
Drove by today and looks to me that the white sheet used is left there. Any reason why?
We wondered the SAME thing, kind of not okay…
No its not. Really sad! I would be pissed if I were the parents
Very disrespectful
Very disrespectful….blood is on the sheet that was left behind
Julia Rodriguez did u see it too? I really hope someone takes it so no one else has to see it. I can’t believe they left it behind.
I can see it from my balcony and it is very sad
Chris Cramer can you see if the sheet was removed?
Such an unfortunate thing to have happen, truly heartbreaking…God bless her family and friends.
*+* TO THE PREVIOUS POSTERS *+* it amazes me how y’all are able to type and point fingers at the same time…guess that explains why none of you removed the sheet your self’s.
So now there are a bunch of people standing around on the tracks.. Wow really.. I guess they haven’t learned anything from one horrible accident… How sad…
They were having a family memorial, and they weren’t on the tracks they were off the tracks and on the dirt giving each other condolences
Stephanie Cruz Ortiz
Wasnt suicide. She was trying to catch the bus for school since the bus doesnt wait.
You know her?
No I dont. My husband ran into a friend of hers. He was with her when it happened
Poor friend must be traumatized :( RIP Kimberly… my condolences and prayers to her family…
Poor friend must be traumatized :( RIP Kimberly… my condolences and prayers to her family…
Poor friend must be traumatized :( RIP Kimberly… my condolences and prayers to her family…
Hello Dee. I would like to speak with you in regards to this incident. We work on behalf of Kimberly’s mom and had a few questions. can you please reply to my email and I can give you a contact number to call me. Thank you very much.
Prayer for the family
Praying for her family. This is a heartbreak I pray I never have to face. May God bring their hearts the peace only he can
Omg I just saw her in my class on Thursday and now she’s gone
David Hernandez Edith HernandezJose CastilloEvelyn ChavezCarlos Martinez Crazzy asf
Ikr
So sad indeed. :'( Must’ve been earlier if she was on the way to school.
Heartbreaking sending prayers
Very sad. Should have not skipped school.
It was a late start for Golden Valley students. They didn’t start until 10:40. But…let’s say she had skipped school…does that mean she deserved getting hit by a freight train! People are extremely inconsiderate!
It was a late start for Golden Valley students. They didn’t start until 10:40. But…let’s say she had skipped school…does that mean she deserved getting hit by a freight train! People are extremely inconsiderate!
Calm down. I never implied she deserved to die. Very sad indeed. I feel for the train conductor as well and all that her death affected.
Calm down. I never implied she deserved to die. Very sad indeed. I feel for the train conductor as well and all that her death affected.
Don’t tell me calm down. Your comment was insensitive and unnecessary!
Don’t tell me calm down. Your comment was insensitive and unnecessary!
Carri, I have always had a problem with late start and double late start. I felt there was a problem with kids getting to school when the parents worked. This is so sad
Carri, I have always had a problem with late start and double late start. I felt there was a problem with kids getting to school when the parents worked. This is so sad
Suicide?
Suicide?
Suicide?
No.
Train is whistle is way louder than headphones. Plus the gates were flashing, also cars lined up and lastly, a train can be felt rumbling the ground all around it.
That’s happened a lot due to headphones at high volume when walking on the track
That’s happened a lot due to headphones at high volume when walking on the track
That’s happened a lot due to headphones at high volume when walking on the track
i knew her she went to my school she was so nice to me it sad man
It was probably late start, not skipping school.
It was probably late start, not skipping school.
It was probably late start, not skipping school.
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OMG that is so sad
:(
Where in cyn country did it happen
Idk :( Lucy saw it
I read it its a girl it was on Ruether st on canyon country :( soooo sad
Rainbow Glen and Soledad. By the bus stop.
Prayers for the family of this young lady. No parent should have to bury a child
Very sad.
My husband was one of the crew members on the train that struck her. He saw the whole thing and could not stop it. It will affect him for the rest of his life. He can barely function right now. His heart is broken and he is falling apart. We have a daughter the same age. Her family and friends are constantly on my mind, and in every prayer I say to God. May her sweet, precious soul rest in heaven.
MsCatri Smith
SAD! :-(
Jesus Martinez Jesus Martinez David Moreno Angel Lopez Fatima Cantu Sosa
Incredibly sad. Prayers to her and the ones she left behind.
Prayers to the family so very for there loss do very sad
Tania Velasco Merino
Sunday morning November 9 will be made one carwash to raise money for his funeral, aside from home depot, lonely canyon.
She wasn’t skipping school it was a late start Friday. Very sad.
I am the Team mom for GV Freshman we are doing a fundraiser for her Tomorrow at 11am to 3pm we are selling Tacos and drinks come by please so we can help the family out with money tell your friends and family thank u. Mrs.Kimberly Rivera. God bless u sweet and your family.
I am the Team mom for GV Freshman we are doing a fundraiser for her Tomorrow at 11am to 3pm we are selling Tacos and drinks come by please so we can help the family out with money tell your friends and family thank u. Mrs.Kimberly Rivera. God bless u sweet and your family.
I am the Team mom for GV Freshman we are doing a fundraiser for her Tomorrow at 11am to 3pm we are selling Tacos and drinks come by please so we can help the family out with money tell your friends and family thank u. Mrs.Kimberly Rivera. God bless u sweet and your family.
Fundraiser at the Canyon Country park
Fundraiser at the Canyon Country park
Fundraiser at the Canyon Country park
My thoughts & prayers are with her and her family god bless them all Iam so sorry for loss
My thoughts & prayers are with her and her family god bless them all Iam so sorry for loss
My thoughts & prayers are with her and her family god bless them all Iam so sorry for loss
The sheriff’s department has to investigate the witness statements, the train camera, and lots of other evidence before they can rule a suicide, intervire family, mental health history, social history. The train was blaring it’s horn non-stop. This is very, very loud. Louder than headphones. The crossing gates were down, with lights flashing. There were cars lined up at the crossing. She walked right past everything, staring straight ahead. A freight train that is so close to you rumbles the earth under your feet. You can feel it. You also have peripheral vision as you are walking up towards something. She never turned her head to look at the train crew. It was tunnel-vision … a trance.
RIP and Prayers to her family
May God give peace to her family and may Kimberly rest in peace. .also I pray for the frined that was with her at the Time
Nice to see this community come together to help this family. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. May she rest in peace. Please everyone support the car wash and taco sale. ♡
Morena Rivera. Where is the fund raiser?
Morena rivera
Andrew and I will come by Cyn Cntry Park this afternoon.
So sad.
This wasn’t a suicide, she was distracted by her cellphone. And she wasn’t skipping school. It drives me nuts when people judge not knowing the story. Her best friend is in my kids’ karate class and she is devastated and so is her family.
Kim Wilcox Castruita. Nobody who was not there can speculate. Nobody can know her thoughts. Not even her family. My husband was in the train. He so distraught, he can barely speak, but what he does describe, it would be impossible for her to not see this train coming, feel it, hear it … she was not on her cellphone. She stepped right in front of it, 2 feet away.
GV has double late start on 1st Friday of the month and I heard she was running to catch the bus that waits for no one . Sad for the family . Rest in peace beautiful !!
this happens a lot a sad and prayer go out to the family and friends
this happens a lot a sad and prayer go out to the family and friends
very sad:(
So sad
Vanessa Cordon
It’s such a shame to have a life cut so short. Prayers to her and her family.
Omg how sad :-(
Saw that, and didn’t know what was going on. Still wish I didn’t. Sad :-(((
Heartbreaking. Prayers to family and friends.
I was an engineer for Southern Pacific in the 70’s it was a very stressful job. Not only worried about the crew. But by hitting something. I did 4 times. That was my run from LA to Bakersfield. My prayers are with her & her family, but also with the train crew.
I live close to the cross…and there isn’t a sidewalk to cross …its a place abandoned by city…
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