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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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Wilk Animal Cruelty Bill Clears Policy Committee
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019

SACRAMENTO – The California Senate Committee on Public Safety on Wednesday unanimously approved Senate Bill 580, the Animal Cruelty and Violence Intervention Act of 2019, according to Senator Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita. If passed by the legislature and signed into law by the governor, SB 580 would...

500 Gallons of Jet Fuel Spills from Big Rig Crash Near Gorman

More than 500 gallons of jet fuel spilled onto the road and roadside near the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 just south of Gorman Wednesday morning after a big rig hauling 5,000 gallons of the fuel overturned. None of the spilled fuel, however, got into the (California) Aqueduct, said Austin Bennett,...

Cold Weather Alert Called for Local Mountains Through Friday

The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a Cold Weather Alert due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures in Southern California mountain areas from Wednesday through Friday. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Santa Clarita Valley...

Santa Clarita to Bring Back Ring Home Security Subsidy Program

As part of a plan to drive crime down, residents will once again have an opportunity to purchase home security devices at a discounted price, the city of Santa Clarita announced Tuesday. The city is renewing its partnership with Ring, a product line of security technology focused on mitigating crime...

Smith Moves Bill Streamlining Property Claim Process

SACRAMENTO – California Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) passed Assembly Bill 1637 out of the Judiciary Committee Tuesday. Co-authored by Smith and California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), the bill allows the State Controller’s Office to return unclaimed property directly to...

Five Hurt in Acton Crash; Propane Truck Overturns, Leaks

Five people, including a pregnant woman, a mother and her two daughters, were injured in a three-vehicle crash near Acton Tuesday morning that left a propane truck overturned and leaking propane and prompted the evacuation of nearby businesses. The crash happened shortly before 9:15 a.m. on the southbound...

Legislative Republicans Call on Newsom to Honor Foreclosure Settlement

Republicans in the California legislature called on Governor Gavin Newsom Tuesday not to appeal a court ruling directing the state to provide $331 million to help financially distressed homeowners. The funding, obtained from a settlement agreement in a 2012 lawsuit over unfair lending practices, was...

Castaic Middle School Students Take Top Prize at Student TV Convention
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019

Thirteen students from Castaic Middle School received awards for their video production work at the Student Television Network (STN) convention in Seattle, WA. Over 3100 students participated from around the United States in creating short videos as part of their school’s video production program. “Our...

Loughlin, 15 Other Parents Indicted on New Charges in College Admissions Scandal

Photo credit: Associated Press (AP). BOSTON – Sixteen parents involved in the college admissions scandal were charged Tuesday in Boston in a second superseding indictment with conspiring to commit fraud and money laundering in connection with a scheme to use bribery to cheat on college entrance exams...

Smith’s College Affordability Bill Heads to Senate for Vote

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) presented Assembly Bill (AB) 853 on the Assembly Floor Monday. AB 853 addresses one of the greatest financial burdens of paying for college — rent. Currently, ScholarShare, a college savings plan, is not authorized to directly pay for...

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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]
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
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
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