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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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Crime Blotter: GTA, Burglary, Criminal Threats in Saugus
Monday, Oct 29, 2018

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has released its crime information and public safety report for Saugus (Zone 4) for the week of Oct. 8-14, 2018. 0/09/18 Burglary (residential) – 20100 block Zimmerman Place Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s purse while she was housesitting. 10/09/18...

SCV Deputies Arrest 4 in Crime Supression Sweep
Friday, Oct 26, 2018

Crime Impact Team deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested four people in a crime suppression sweep in Stevenson Ranch, Newhall and Valencia Thursday night, according to authorities. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: “Drugs, Thefts &...

Coalition of States, Cities Rips Feds’ Plan to Kill Clean Car Standards

A coalition of politicians from states and cities coast to coast filed formal written comments Friday demanding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration withdraw their proposal to eliminate the national Clean Car Standards, calling the plan “dangerous...

CHP Urges New Teen Drivers, Parents to ‘Start Smart’

SACRAMENTO – Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States, a dangerous situation the California Highway Patrol addresses with its Start Smart teen driver safety program. Designed for newly licensed or soon-to-be-licensed teen drivers and their parents, Start...

Deputies Citing 2 Dozen Drivers Per Week for Hand-Held Cell Phone Use

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies report they are issuing more than two dozen citations per week to motorists using their cell phones in hand, according to station authorities. By law, drivers are not allowed to hold their phones but must have them dash-mounted or otherwise set up...

Oct. 29: Caltrans Innovation Fair in Downtown LA

The California Department of Transportation will host its second Innovation Fair at the Caltrans District 7 Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on Monday, Oct. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The 2018 Innovation Fair will feature the latest advancements in technology and innovative concepts in transportation. Caltrans...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Pimping, Prostitution in Stevenson Ranch
Thursday, Oct 25, 2018

Here is the Stevenson Ranch Public Safety and Crime Information Report. The following crimes were reported in Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3) during the time period of Oct. 1 – Oct. 7: 10/07/18 Petty Theft (Shoplifting): 24900 block Pico Canyon Road Three male juveniles exited the store with two ‘Playstation’...

Hart Governing Board Honors District’s Classified Employees

Nineteen classified employees were honored as the employees of the year Wednesday night at the William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting. The employees, which include custodians and secretaries, health technicians and therapists, represent every school and the district office. The...

Castaic Union School District Selects John Richard as Newest Board Member

The Board of Trustees at Castaic Union School District voted Tuesday to select John Richard to fill the seat left vacant by the resignation of Area D Trustee Susan Christopher. “We are thrilled to welcome John Richard, who is a district parent of two students himself, to the Board of Trustees,” said...

City Council Votes to Oppose Proposed Tesoro Homeless Shelter
Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018

Santa Clarita City Councilmembers on Tuesday night voted unanimously to send a letter opposing county planners’ call for the addition of a homeless shelter to Phase II of the proposed Tesoro del Valle housing development. Council members also called for the letter to update the county on everything...

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Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
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
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