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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
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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.
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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.
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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [ story]
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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
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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [ story]
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Well, thank you for warning us, SCVNews. A month’s worth of traffic jams on a major North-South artery is a big deal in this big little town. Of course, the City could have taken a hint from the CalTrans work on the 14 and made the contractor work from 7pm to 5am instead of this traffic-screwing program that only allows one-lane traffic in each direction during the heaviest travel time on that street.
And what’s wrong with the current “reinforced box storm drain” that exists at this exact location? It’s not like there’s a sudden increase in water draining these canyons. All it does is channel the runoff from Circle J Ranch into the Newhall Creek branch of the Little Santa Clara River.
Unless of course, you consider that it also drains the hillsides and past evidence of the rocket/explosive Bermite testing labs northeast of Railroad Avenue and Oak Ridge Drive. Check your Google Earth maps folks; those dirt roads to the east are named “JATO Rd” (aka Jet-Assisted-Take-Off Rd), “Bermite Rd”, “Azide Rd”, and “Reject Rd”, among others.
I’m guessing most folks thought that the Bermite Site was somewhere off of Soledad Cyn Road, not thinking that in this valley, almost every place is near another place. In fact, Golden Valley Rd cuts right through the old Bermite Site, although years of testing and testimonials have assured us it is now safe.
Except why are there existing treatment plants only on the north side of these hills, such as southeast of Bouquet Canyon Rd and Soledad Cyn Rd? And another treatment plant east of there on “Squib County Rd” (aka Commuter Way) south of Soledad Canyon Rd? You can see the tanks and some of the equipment as you drive east on Soledad. They are somewhat hidden by trees, shrubs, and other obstructions, but it’s pretty clear what they are there for.
Granted, the State of California Department of
Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has been in charge of this process for years. Unfortunately, they have been in trouble for a number of recent clean-up projects, including the Oil and Toxic substances Superfund Site at the east end of Canyon Country near the Soledad Canyon exit from the 14 Freeway – near the Nike Missile Site.
But don’t worry about it. I’m sure that the one thing has nothing to do with the other.
Except for this:
https://ww2.kqed.org/news/2017/04/24/is-californias-toxic-waste-regulator-letting-enforcement-slide/
The local aspects of the Bermite water contamination issue were hashed out in the local SCV newspaper (under previous ownership) years ago. But this article brings a brand new look at the Cal DTSC we all believed to be looking out for our health and safety.
(Leon) Well…. a big part of the job of the Citizens Advisory Committee back in the day was to hold DTSC’s feet to the fire — first to get them to do the job, then to stay on track. If they were “looking out for our health and safety,” you can credit the political pressure we applied.