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1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
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Santa Clarita Launches Spanish Social Media Pages
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2024

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the official launch of the city of Santa Clarita’s Spanish social media pages on Instagram and Facebook. Following a successful soft launch late last year, the city is now ready to connect with the community in Spanish by inviting everyone to follow @CiudadDeSantaClarita...

Additional Bills Authored by Schiavo Signed by Governor

California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that more key bills in her legislative package were signed by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend. These additional bills support victims of crime, veterans, kids with mental health challenges and parents and children experiencing...

City Launches 2024 Parenting for Prevention Program

Would you like to learn effective ways to discuss drug and alcohol use with your children or students? Data provided by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department demonstrates the urgency of these conversations, with 33 local deaths attributed to fentanyl in 2022 and 19 in 2023. In addition,...

Oct. 5: Volunteer Boaters Sought for C.A.S.T. Event at Castaic

C.A.S.T. for Kids at Castaic Lake is looking for boaters to volunteer their services on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Castaic Lake. The C.A.S.T. for Kids event is designed to provide children with disabilities, ages 7–17, the opportunity to enjoy a quality outdoor recreational experience through the sport...

Looking Toward Week Three in Foothill League Football

As the third week of Foothill League football games approaches, one team is clearly out front, while the others are full of surprises. The Hart Hawks continued its winning ways on Friday, Sept. 27, defeating West Ranch (0-1, 2-3) by a score of 48-27 to reach a league-leading 2-0 record and a 5-1 record...

Written Test Requirement Eliminated for Seniors Driver’s License Renewals

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that drivers 70-years-old and older in California whose licenses expire in 2024 and beyond will no longer be required to take a written knowledge test beginning Oct. 1. “All drivers have been required to take a written test once they turn 70...

Hart District Celebrates Five Years of Wellness Centers

The William S. Hart Union High School District is celebrating five years of supporting the mental health and well-being of students through its wellness centers. Friday, Sept. 27 marked the five-year anniversary of the opening of the first wellness centers at Canyon High School and West Ranch High School. This...

Excessive Heat Warning Issued for SCV
Monday, Sep 30, 2024

The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast by the National Weather Service for the Santa Clarita Valley and the following areas: Western San Gabriel Mountains/Hwy 14 Corridor: Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, through Thursday, Oct. 3. Northwest...

Seven Productions Filming in Santa Clarita

The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of seven productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 30 to Friday, Sept. 4. The productions filming locally are: MVS- ReVamped (Internet) Dr. Odyssey (TV) “NCIS” (TV) “Toyota” (Commercial)...

Dec.7: May the Force Be With You at Santa Clarita Kings Day

The city of Santa Clarita invites all Kings fans for the annual Santa Clarita Kings Day on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at the Crypto.com Arena. Crypto.com Arena is located, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015. Come cheer on the Los Angeles Kings with family, friends and neighbors as they face...

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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
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
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
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