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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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County to Cover Bridge to Home Gap Funding Through June 30
Friday, Dec 28, 2018

Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger said Friday the county will provide the gap funding that will allow Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit homeless services provider Bridge to Home to stay open between April 1-June 30. Barger will also introduce a motion at the supervisors’...

Deputies Arrest Arson Suspect in Newhall Trash Fires

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies swiftly ID’d and arrested an arson suspect after viewing surveillance footage of fires near Newhall businesses last weekend, station officials said Friday. Here’s more of the story from the station’s social media: “On the evening...

Sheriff’s Department Notes New Cannabis-Related State Laws

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department would like to alert the public to several new cannabis- or marijuana-related state laws which could affect county residents. A new law requires the California Department of Justice to review past marijuana-related convictions to identify past convictions...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, ID Theft, Shoplifting in Valencia

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has released its public safety and crime information report for Valencia (Zone 5) for Nov. 26-Dec. 9, 2018. 11/27/18 Vehicle Burglary: 24000 block of Valencia Boulevard An unknown suspect made forced entry into the victim’s locked vehicle and stole a...

County Health Officials Extend, Expand Cold Weather Alert

The top Los Angeles County Health Officer has extended and expanded a cold weather alert for areas of the county due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures into next week. Wind chill temperatures are expected to dip below 32 degrees Fahrenheit in these areas: * Antelope Valley...

Suspect Nabbed in Fatal Shooting of California Officer

By Nick Cahill MODESTO – Authorities in California on Friday arrested a man suspected of killing a police officer during a traffic stop in a rural town, ending a two-day manhunt used by President Donald Trump to drum up support for his border wall. Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson said Gustavo...

SCV Deputies Arrest Oxnard Man Suspected of Heroin Possession for Sale

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested an Oxnard man suspected of possessing heroin for sale in Saugus on Monday night, station officials said Friday. Here’s more of the story from the station’s social media: “It was Christmas in jail for an Oxnard man who was...

Report: ‘No Good Option’ for Handling California Pot Funds

By Martin Macias Jr. and Matthew Renda SACRAMENTO – Creating a public bank capable of handling marijuana-related business is “too risky,” the Cannabis Banking Work Group said in a hearing in Sacramento Thursday. “Many California businesses are left in legal limbo and their business remains illegal...

Jan. 2-5: Nightly Highway 14 Lane Closures for $6.6M Rehab

The California Department of Transportation will close portions of State Route 14 for a pavement rehabilitation project to improve the condition of the lanes and create a smoother ride for motorists. Closures are scheduled nightly on Wednesday, Jan. 2 through Saturday, Jan. 5 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. and...

Cancellation of Shelter Grant Prompts Smyth to Seek City Funds
Thursday, Dec 27, 2018

After the cancellation of a grant aimed at helping a local homeless services provider to begin year-round operations, Mayor Pro Tem Cameron Smyth said Thursday he will ask the city of Santa Clarita to step in with what he hopes will help Bridge to Home continue its services until its grant application...

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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.
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
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.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
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.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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