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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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Fraud Friday: Don’t Fall for Rental Scams
Friday, Oct 12, 2018

In this week’s #FraudFriday post, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warns citizens not to fall for scams when renting or leasing a home or apartment. Looking for a new place to live? Be careful where you want to call home. There used to be a time when newspapers were the place...

Oct. 13: ‘Reckless Beginnings’ Book Signing at Frazier Park Library

Author Tina Hogan Grant will celebrate the Oct. 4 publication of her debut novel, “Reckless Beginnings,” with a personal appearance and book-signing session at the Frazier Park Library on Saturday, Oct. 13 starting at 3 p.m. Grant will discuss her book, read an excerpt and answer questions. Twenty-five...

Oct. 18: SCV Water Public Outreach, Legislative Committee Meeting

The next meeting of Santa Clarita Valley Water’s Public Outreach and Legislative Committee is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 18, starting at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the Training Room at Santa Clarita Water Division at 26521 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita 91350. To view the agenda...

Crime Blotter: GTA, Burglary in Saugus

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. 1-7, 2018. 10/01/18 Grand Theft Auto – 20900 block Canterwood Dr, Saugus – Unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s 1996 green Honda Accord 10/05/18 Burglary...

Crime Blotter: Robbery, Burglary, Grand Theft in Stevenson Ranch
Thursday, Oct 11, 2018

Here is the Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3) Crime Prevention/Public Safety Report for the week of Sept. 24 – 30, 2018: 09/30/18 Robbery: 24900 block Pico Canyon Road A male black adult (wearing all black clothing, shoulder length dreadlocks and full beard) ran up behind the victim and stole her cell...

SCV Deputy Offers Hiking Safety Tips

Deputy Kevin Duxbury The Santa Clarita Valley offers many great trails and open spaces for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. When using these trails, we all need to take precautions to assure we enjoy them safely. Whenever possible, go with a friend or family member. If you do chose to go alone,...

Nov. 6 General Election: A Propositions Preview

Eleven proposed state measures qualified to appear on the ballot for California’s Nov. 6, 2018 general election. Here’s information from the Secretary of State’s official voter information guide about each measure, and links for further information including pro and con arguments. Proposition...

Cascione to be Formally Charged Friday With Embezzling
Wednesday, Oct 10, 2018

Santa Clarita-based accountant Patricia Cascione will be formally charged Friday with embezzling more than $93,000 from the Girl Scouts and a local cancer center over a four-year period, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday. Cascione, 52, faces two felony counts of...

Supes Restrict Plastic Straws to Reduce Pollution

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to restrict the use of single-use plastic straws and stirrers in unincorporated areas of the county in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic that ends up on county beaches, landfills and waterways. The Board motion builds on recent forward-thinking...

Friendly Airports for Mothers Act Signed into Law

President Trump on Oct. 5 signed into law H.R. 302, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018, which includes provisions from H.R. 2375, the Friendly Airports for Mothers (FAM) Act, introduced by Rep. Steve Knight (R-CA) in May 2017. The FAM Act passed the House of Representatives...

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The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
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]
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