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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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CSU Extends Application Period for Fall 2019
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018

With many prospective students, their families and communities facing hardship due to wildfires affecting the entire state, the California State University (CSU) is extending the priority application deadline for fall 2019 admission to December 15. The university previously announced a series of accommodations...

McDonnell Concedes to Villanueva in LA County Sheriff’s Race
Monday, Nov 26, 2018

Incumbent Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell conceded defeat late Monday afternoon as his challenger, retired Sheriff’s Lt. Alex Villanueva, pulled ahead by 125,878 in the ongoing ballot count for the Nov. 6 General Election. “Today, I contacted Alex Villanueva to offer my best wishes...

Amgen Tour of California May Return to Santa Clarita in 2019

The Amgen Tour of California cycle race, which included Santa Clarita as a host city for 13 stages since it began in 2006 but skipped the city in 2018, will apparently return to the SCV in May 2019. Tour of California owner-presenter AEG representatives and members of the Santa Clarita City Council are...

Man Injured in Collision of Two Vehicles, School Bus

A man suffered minor injuries when his car, a pickup truck and a school bus collided near the corner of Copper Hill Drive and Agajanian Drive in Valencia Monday morning. The Los Angeles County Fire Department received a call about the collision at 7:56 a.m. Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s...

AG Offers Safety Tips on ‘Giving Tuesday’ Donations

SACRAMENTO — Ahead of Giving Tuesday, California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday provided tips to Californians on how to avoid becoming the victim of charity scams. Becerra has the primary responsibility for supervising charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf...

Dec. 11: Annual Service of Remembrance at Eternal Valley

Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary invites the community to its annual Service of Remembrance on Tuesday, Dec. 11, starting with music at 6 p.m. The musical entertainment will be followed by a one-hour non-denominational service designed to provide an opportunity to remember cherished loved ones...

SCV Deputies Arrest Seven in Three Separate Holiday Weekend Incidents

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested seven people on drug, stolen property, identity theft and other charges in three separate incidents in Castaic, Valencia and Canyon Country during the Thanksgiving weekend. Here’s a recap from the station’s social media: Thursday “Deputies...

JCI Seeks Community Support for Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive
Friday, Nov 23, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley chapter of Junior Chamber International “JCI SCV” is excited to announce the popular Santa’s Helpers toy drive is back. Santa’s Helpers is a holiday toy drive to help families in need of a little Christmas cheer. On December 15, 2018, approximately 250 local children...

California DOJ Issues Consumer Alert for ‘Federal Limits Apply’ Driver Licenses and IDs to Purchase Firearms

AG Xavier BecerraThe California Department of Justice has issued a consumer alert to Californians and a notice to firearms dealers regarding identification requirements for the purchase of firearms in California. Recent changes to California driver licenses and identification cards may result in firearms...

Petty Theft, Grand Theft Reported in Castaic, Val Verde

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has released its crime information and public safety report for Castaic / Val Verde (Zone 2) for the week of October 29, 2018 to November 4, 2018: 10/29/18 Petty Theft- 28000 block of Oak Hill Court The victim reported a ‘Milwaukee’ vacuum...

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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 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
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