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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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Tension Between LA County, Villanueva Escalates Over Fired Officer
Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019

By Martin Macias, Jr. LOS ANGELES (CN) – Tension between the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and Sheriff Alex Villanueva over his decision to rehire an officer who was fired after a domestic violence complaint escalated over the weekend, with officials asking a judge to uphold the officer’s...

March 8: SCV Sheriff’s Annual ‘All Schools Dance’ at Magic Mountain

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has partnered with Six Flags Magic Mountain for the past 35 years to host the annual “All Schools Dance.” This year’s event will be on Friday, March 8, from 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. at the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park, and is...

Pavement Rehab Project Prompts State Route 14 Lane Closures

SANTA CLARITA, PALMDALE, LANCASTER – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will close portions of SR-14 for a pavement rehabilitation project to improve the condition of the lanes and create a smoother ride for motorists. Closures began Monday, March 4 and will go through to Saturday,...

Jason Alen Brice Still Missing, Detectives Seek Clues from Public
Monday, Mar 4, 2019

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit again ask for the public’s assistance in locating Jason Alen Brice, a 52-year-old Caucasian man last seen on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, at 5:20 p.m. by co-workers at his place of employment at the DWP’s Power Station...

USAF Thunderbirds Fly Over SCV, Pay Tribute to Del Bagno

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds are scheduled to fly over Hollywood and the Santa Clarita Valley Monday afternoon, March 4. The flyover is in celebration of the upcoming film “Captain Marvel” and in honor of Maj. Stephen...

Study: Climate Change, Firefighting Efforts Lead to More Wildfires

By Nathan Solis California wildfires will become more severe in the future as warmer temperatures give way to drier summers, a decrease in the amount of snow at higher elevations despite above average rainy seasons and, possibly, because humans are too good at putting blazes out, according to a study...

Court Blocks Feds’ Immigration Rules on Public Safety Grants

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra successfully obtained a court order Monday preventing the Trump Administration from imposing immigration enforcement requirements on federal public safety grants that California receives. A court in the Northern District of California found that the Trump Administration’s...

Coroner ID’s Homeless Man Struck, Killed by Car in Newhall

A homeless man was killed when he was struck by a car near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and 11th Street in Newhall Sunday night. The victim was identified as Cecilio Vasquez, and described as a 51-year-old homeless man, by Sarah Ardalani of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner – Coroner’s...

California Sues Feds Over Title X Family Planning Rule

SACRAMENTO – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra filed a lawsuit Monday against the Trump-Pence Administration’s new Title X rule, which restricts access to critical preventive healthcare and access to birth control and prohibits doctors from providing accurate information for patients and...

Effort to Control Canyon Country Landslide Continues

The residents of Terri Drive and Trestles Drive in Canyon Country gained a brief respite from the threat of landslides as rain died down Sunday. Residents of the Trestles Home and American Beauty housing tracts have been the center of media attention the past two weeks as five hillside homes have been...

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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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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
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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