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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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CHP Warns Daylight Saving Time May Disrupt Sleep Patterns
Friday, Nov 2, 2018

SACRAMENTO – “Fall Back!” Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday. The time change may disrupt sleep patterns and affect the ability to concentrate and safely operate a motor vehicle. To highlight the dangers of fatigued driving, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) joins the Office of Traffic Safety...

Power Outage Forces Cancellation of Classes at Canyon High

Canyon High School staff and parents were greeted with a surprise Friday morning when Principal Shellie Holcombe sent a message saying classes were cancelled due to a power outage. According to a Southern California Edison customer service representative, a call was put in by the school saying, “Our...

SCV Deputies Check Up on Registered Sex Offenders
Thursday, Nov 1, 2018

In the seven days leading up to Halloween, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit deputies, assisted by reserve deputies, made compliance checks on more than 190 registered sex offenders in the SCV. Here’s more of the story from the station’s social media: “With...

Soledad Fire Scorches 2 Acres Near Bouquet Junction

As kids went trick-or-treating for Halloween Wednesday night, Los Angeles County firefighters doused a two-acre brush fire near Bouquet Junction in Saugus. Dubbed the “Soledad incident,” the fire broke out in the brush behind the strip mall near the southeast corner of Soledad Canyon Road...

Crime Blotter: Robbery, Grand Theft, Vehicle Theft in Valencia

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has released its public safety and crime information report for Valencia (Zone 5) for Oct. 22-28, 2018. 10/22/18, Monday Robbery: McBean Parkway/Magic Mountain Parkway Two unknown males approached the victim and demanded his phone at gunpoint. The victim...

State Officials Vow to Enforce California Election Laws, Protect Voters’ Rights

With the Nov. 6 General Election only days away, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and Attorney General Xavier Becerra are urging voters to review the California Voter Bill of Rights. “Every California voter should know their rights before heading to the polls,” Padilla said. “In California...

September SCV Home, Condo Inventory Highest Since 2014
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018

Home and condominium sales fell during September even as the inventory of properties listed for sale increased to its highest level since August 2014, the Santa Clarita Valley Division of the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. A total of 162 single-family homes changed owners...

Edison Says Its Electrical Equipment Helped Start Thomas Fire

By Nathan Solis LOS ANGELES – Utility giant Southern California Edison said on Tuesday it believes its electrical equipment sparked one of California’s largest wildfires that burned across multiple counties last year and forced thousands of residents to flee their homes. Many questions remain about...

Debt-Collection Firm to Pay County $9M for Illegal Phone-Calling Practices

One of the world’s largest third-party debt collection companies has agreed to pay $9 million and curb illegal phone-calling practices to settle a civil consumer protection lawsuit brought by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and other county prosecutors. The settlement, which is...

SCV Deputy Arrests MIA Suspect’s Roommate for Drugs, Warrants

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies couldn’t locate a wanted suspect at his home but arrested his roommate on drug charges and an outstanding warrant Tuesday, according to station officials. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: “Crime prevention...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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 in 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]
reburial
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
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