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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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CSUN President Releases Statement on DACA Decision
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017

Statement from CSUN President Dianne F. Harrison on Tuesday’s DACA Decision. To the Campus Community: The start of the academic year should be filled with excitement for all students as they continue on their journey to a bright future. This year is different. Like so many in the CSUN campus community,...

CalArts 101: 10 Things New Students Need to Know (2017 Edition)
Friday, Sep 1, 2017

New Student Orientation Week activities begin at CalArts on Sunday, September 3. For new BFA, MFA and transfer students, this is an exciting — but also possibly overwhelming — time for you. Each year, the 24700 blog team updates a list of 10 things to help new students get their bearings at CalArts. Here...

COC Honors Suicide Prevention Month; Brings Together CHP Sergeant, Man Whose Life He Saved
Thursday, Aug 31, 2017

​On March 11, 2005, a depressed and overwhelmed Kevin Berthia was ready to jump off the Golden Gate Bridge when he heard someone say “Hey, wait a minute.” The words came from California Highway Patrol (CHP) Sergeant Kevin Briggs, who spent 96 minutes talking to Berthia until he convinced him to...

COC Part of Statewide Effort to Expand College Promise Partnerships

Representatives from College of the Canyons were among more than 400 education leaders, including the heads of all public education systems in California, that gathered Wednesday in Sacramento as part of a statewide effort to develop strategies to improve and expand College Promise partnerships, which...

CSUN Student Rec Center Bulks Up with More Weight Gear
Wednesday, Aug 30, 2017

By popular demand, the California State University, Northridge Student Recreation Center’s third-floor training zone got a makeover late this summer, with TRX Suspension Trainer straps and new equipment. The training zone also will have expanded space on one side of the indoor track. The upgraded...

CSUN President Kicks Off Academic Year with Welcome Address

California State University, Northridge President Dianne F. Harrison highlighted the numerous accomplishments of CSUN faculty, students and staff in her fall semester 2017 welcome address at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts. Harrison presented the opportunities and challenges...

CSUN Opens Student Legal Support Clinic

Officials from Southwestern Law School and California State University, Northridge today “cut the ribbon” for the first CSUN Student Legal Support Clinic. The one-year pilot project will provide CSUN students — citizens and noncitizens — with pro bono assistance on legal issues. The project...

October 2: Body Mind Wellness to Host Resource Fair at COC

The College of the Canyons Body Mind Wellness Coalition will host its annual Community Resource Fair in the COC Honor Grove on Monday, October 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fair is designed to raise awareness about the many local services and resources that promote physical, mental, social and spiritual...

CSUN Exhibit Honors Achievements of Undocumented Students
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017

Undocumented students are widely recognized as an underserved population and are given little recognition in light of their achievements. California State University, Northridge Master of Arts student Hedy Torres wants to change that by highlighting the accomplishments of CSUN’s undocumented students...

CalARTS Alum Wins Prestigious Berlin Award

American Academy in Berlin | Photo via Facebook  Artist and composer Raven Chacon (Music MFA 04) is a Spring 2018 recipient of the Berlin Prize from the American Academy in Berlin. The prestigious semester-long fellowship and residency in Berlin supports U.S. artists, scholars and writers working...

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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]
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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
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