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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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SCV Sheriff’s Station Annual Toy Drive Underway
Tuesday, Dec 4, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has once again begun collecting toys as part of the Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Deputies have been working with the community to collect and distribute toys and gifts to less fortunate children in our community. We are teaming up with KHTS Radio AM 1220 and...

Smith Takes Oath as Newest Assemblywoman for 38th District
Monday, Dec 3, 2018

SACRAMENTO – Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) was sworn in as the Assemblywoman for the 38th Assembly District on Monday. With record-high voter turnout, California voters ensured the 2019/2020 Legislative session would stand out in history by granting Democrats a supermajority in the state Assembly....

Wilk Named Vice Chair of Senate Rules Committee

SACRAMENTO – In Monday’s opening ceremony of the Senate’s 2019-20 legislative session, Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, was elected by his colleagues to the five-member Senate Rules Committee, where he will serve as the Vice Chair. The committee is considered the most influential...

California Lawmakers Tackle Housing Crisis in First Day of New Session

By Nick Cahill SACRAMENTO – Looking to greenlight a housing boom through a cash infusion for downtrodden local planning agencies, California lawmakers are promising a flurry of bills to fix the state’s housing crisis. On the first official day of the new two-year legislative session Monday, two Northern...

Outgoing LA County Sheriff Jim McDonnell Bids Farewell

Outgoing Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell, the first incumbent sheriff to be unseated in 104 years, posted a farewell message on Friday night, as county officials prepared for Monday’s swearing-in of new Sheriff Alex Villanueva. Here’s the text of McDonnell’s message: “I...

Transient Arrested on No-Bail Warrant, Drug Charges in Saugus

A 46-year-old man was arrested in Saugus by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies Sunday for an outstanding warrant and possession of methamphetamine for sale, according to authorities. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: “A citizen called our station at...

3 Women Charged with Prostitution in SCV Massage Business Sting

Los Angeles County law enforcement authorities arrested three women on prostitution charges Thursday during an investigation into SCV massage businesses, according to LA County Sheriff’s Department officials. Here’s the story from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s social...

CHP Improves Its Smartphone Missing Persons Alerts

SACRAMENTO – When a person goes missing, every second counts. As the statewide coordinator for the AMBER, Silver, and Blue Alert programs, the California Highway Patrol understands that time is of the essence and is using technology to help expedite the recovery process. “Whether a child or at-risk...

George H.W. Bush, 41st U.S. President, Dies at Age 94
Saturday, Dec 1, 2018

By Cameron Langford HOUSTON – George Herbert Walker Bush, the patriarch of a political dynasty, died in Houston on Friday. He was 94. He is survived by his children George W., Jeb, Neil, Marvin and Dorothy. His wife Barbara died earlier this year. “George H.W. Bush was a man of the highest character...

2 Arrested on Weapons, Animal Cruelty, Threats Charges in Neenach
Friday, Nov 30, 2018

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested two men in the northwest Los Angeles County community of Neenach on felony weapons and animal cruelty charges, according to station officials. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: “On Thursday, Nov....

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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 Made in Statewide 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
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
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