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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [ story]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
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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.
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Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
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Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
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Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
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Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
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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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I saw this yesterday :( Porsche Jones Rosario R. Herrera
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I saw this yesterday :( Porsche Jones Rosario R. Herrera
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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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