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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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April 27: Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in SCV, Nationwide
Friday, Apr 26, 2019

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is partnering with Safe Med LA, local law enforcement, and community leaders to host the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at more than 30 local drop-off collection events on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. In the Santa Clarita Valley,...

Wilk Receives 2019 Legislative Arts Star Award

SACRAMENTO – California Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, has been named the 2019 Legislative Arts Star by Californians for the Arts, his office announced Friday. “It is an honor to receive this award,” Wilk said. “Santa Clarita has a vibrant art community so I am very aware...

Newsom Proclaims April 28 ‘Workers’ Memorial Day’

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom has issued a proclamation declaring April 28 as “Workers’ Memorial Day” in California. The text of the proclamation, issued Friday, is below: Workers’ Memorial Day is a time to remember the men and women who have lost their lives on the job and renew our commitment...

Feds to Open More Than Million California Acres for Oil, Fracking

By Nathan Solis The Trump administration disclosed plans to open over 1 million acres in central California to oil drilling and fracking on Thursday, the federal government undeterred by the fact that no new drilling leases have been issued since 2013. The 174-page draft report from the U.S. Bureau of...

Census Bureau to Hire 500,000 People for 2020 Count

HOUSTON – The citizenship question expected to be placed on the 2020 census has mired the survey in partisan acrimony, but speakers at a black mayor’s conference in Houston were upbeat Friday about the 500,000 well-paying, if temporary, jobs slated for census workers. Rebecca Briscoe, U.S. Census...

Deputies Arrest Palmdale Man Caught with Cocaine, Cash in Newhall

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a Palmdale man allegedly possessing plastic bags of cocaine and a large amount of cash, according to station officials. Here’s more of the story from the station’s social media: “Our Special Assignment Team (SAT) deputies...

Longtime SCV Resident, SCVTV Board Member Up for Daytime Emmy
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019

The Santa Clarita Valley is well known as the home of many films and TV shows as well as many of their crew members. Michael R. Mazzetti, known around the SCVTV Community Media Center as Mike, is nominated for a Daytime Emmy in Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for his work on “Let’s...

Former COC Standout Expected to be First-Round Pick in 2019 NFL Draft

By Jesse Muñoz/COC Sports Information Director For The Signal The College of the Canyons football team will be represented at the 2019 NFL Draft with former Cougar wide receiver Marquise Brown widely expected to be chosen during Thursday night’s opening round. Brown played at College of the Canyons...

La Mesa Junior High Threat Prompts Heightened Sheriff’s Presence

In a statement released to the public, La Mesa Junior High School Principal Michele Krantz informed parents and students that campus staff had found a threat written on a small water tank on the back of campus Wednesday afternoon. “The message was difficult to read as it had been scribbled out,”...

Puppy in Recent Animal Cruelty Case Still Available for Adoption

From the social media account of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: This is a recent picture of the puppy who was a victim in an animal cruelty case investigated earlier this month. She is still available for adoption at the Castaic Animal Shelter. Applications are now being taken. She’s...

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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]
reburial
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