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1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
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Barger, Horvath Support Entertainment Sector Tax Credit Expansion
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath have introduced a motion that will be voted on at the Tuesday, Nov. 5 Board of Supervisors’ meeting that mobilizes Los Angeles County’s lobbying muscle in support of Governor Gavin Newsom’s new proposal to more...

Nov. 19: SCV Water to Host Ribbon-Cutting at PFAS Treatment Facility

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will host an official ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Santa Clara and Honby Wells PFAS Groundwater Treatment Facility on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 9 a.m. at 27100 Furnivall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91351. Members of the public are invited. SCV Water’s Santa Clara and...

‘Good Karma Coffee’ Benefits Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education

Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to individuals with disabilities, has announced a new partnership with Road Roaster Coffee Company. This collaboration introduces the Good Karma Coffee blend, a premium...

Honorees Announced for 14th Annual Salute to Patriots

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots, a celebration honoring local veterans for their service to our nation and leadership in our business community. The event is set to take place...

Foothill League Football in Final Week
Monday, Oct 28, 2024

With the final Foothill League football contests coming Friday, Nov. 1, six teams have a last opportunity to hold on or shake things up. Castaic (2-4, 4-6) has a bye and will have to see how it all plays out. Post season games will depend on the final league standings, and the CIF Southern Section will...

POSTPONED Oct. 30: Lane Closures McBean Parkway, Newhall Ranch Road

Due to weather this road construction has been posponed until further notice. Visit City of Santa Clarita Government on social media for updates. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 30, crews will begin the construction of median modifications, paving, grinding and overlay operations along portions of McBean...

Nov 11: City to Honor Local Veterans at Veterans Day Ceremony

The city of Santa Clarita invites community members to join the Santa Clarita City Council for a special Veterans Day Ceremony to honor local veterans, currently serving military and their families, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, at Veterans Historical Plaza, located at 24275 North Walnut St., Old Town...

Oct. 28- Nov. 3: Filming in Santa Clarita Includes 11 Productions

The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of 11 productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 3. The productions filming locally are: Documentary “Furry Detectives” Music Video “Rock Steady” “Good...

County Launches Survey on Chiquita Canyon Landfill Odors, Health Impacts
Friday, Oct 25, 2024

As Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s operator, Waste Connections, inches closer to completing the installation of a geomembrane cover over the closed portion of the landfill that is emanating noxious odors, a new health effort will launch to see if it’s working or not. Los Angeles County will implement...

Oct. 28: Chiquita Canyon Town Hall, Protest

A special in-person Community Advisory Committee Town Hall will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at Castaic Middle School, with elected officials to discuss the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. The Town Hall meeting will begin at 6 p.m. At 5 p.m. a protest has been scheduled to preceed the start of the meeting....

LATEST TWEETS
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The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather warning for the Santa Clarita Valley.
More Rain to Arrive in SCV, Agua Dulce Canyon Road Reopens
A sign taped to the door of the Saugus Cafe on Railroad Avenue in Saugus informed guests that the historic, 139-year-old restaurant would cease operations on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Jan. 4: Saugus Cafe to Close, Oldest Restaurant in Los Angeles County
Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs: The Fifth Annual Business for Artists Conference is seeking speakers ready to share real-world tools, strategies and insights for building sustainable and creative careers.
Creative Entrepreneurs Sought as Speakers for Business for Artists Event
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Start the Year with a Splash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
As 2025 ends, you may be considering all sorts of new activities that you hope will invigorate and fulfill you in 2026. Why not consider being a local volunteer?
New Year, New You: Why Not Volunteer?
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Through Jan. 22: SCV Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program
1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
emergency landing
SoCalGas reports that the most likely cause of the natural gas pipeline rupture in Castaic near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place was land movement at the site of the break.
SoCalGas Update: Land Movement Likely Cause of Castaic Gas Line Rupture
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced its newly elected Executive Board for 2026.
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry 2026 Executive Board Announced
The end of the year points out that time speeds up as you get older, or get bored, or think to much.
Happy New Year and Becoming Father Time
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon, bringing together volunteers, board members, employees and community partners to celebrate a year of impact and recognize those who help advance great futures for local youth.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Holiday Luncheon Honoring Community Leaders, Club Impact
The California Highway Patrol is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.
CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period
In 2025, 6,096 individuals completed the Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at community events and government staff trainings.
LADPH: 2026 Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training
Caltrans has announced extended weekend lane reductions along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass from Friday, Jan. 9 through Monday, Jan. 12.
Jan. 9-12: I-405 Reduced to Three Lanes in Each Direction Through the Sepulveda Pass
A Better World Running will host its Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 1 at West Creek Park 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
Jan. 1: Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Santa Clarita residents are encouraged to drop off Christmas trees and wreaths at convenient locations for recycling. However, they can still recycle these items at home, curbside.
Through Jan. 10: Recycle Live Christmas Trees Two Ways
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "California’s New 2026 Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know" on Thursday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m.
Jan. 8: SBDC Webinar on Business Laws for 2026
All games of the Cougar Holiday Classic basketball tournament (Dec. 29-30) can be watched live on the Cougars Sports Network.
Dec. 29-30: Cougar Holiday Classic, Watch Live
Caltrans has announced lane closures at various locations in both directions of Interstate 5 (I-5) near Castaic for pavement rehabilitation on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Dec. 29-30: Lane Closures Scheduled on I-5 in Castaic Area
1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
Mark Gates Sr.
2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
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