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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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COC MUN Program Honored on Best Delegate Website
Friday, Dec 16, 2016

COC’s Model United Nations program recently earned a prestigious honor for the campus. The College of the Canyons Model United Nations Club (COCMUN) was ranked among the top 50 universities in North America by the site Bestdelegate.com. For the full story, click [here].

COC Classes Offered at Hart District Campuses
Thursday, Dec 15, 2016

Starting in spring 2017, all William S. Hart Union High School District juniors and seniors will be able to enroll in a College of the Canyons course without having to leave their high school campus — or pay enrollment fees. In an effort to help students jumpstart their college careers and cut tuition...

CSU Garners New Grant Funding to  Expand Four-Year Teacher Preparation Programs
Thursday, Dec 8, 2016

The California State University Office of the Chancellor announced today that 17 of its 23 campuses have earned Integrated Program Grants from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to develop four-year teacher preparation programs. The grants are designed to help ease California’s burgeoning...

Dec. 15: CalArts Hosts Holiday Pop-up Market
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2016

One-of-a-kind gifts, like this decorative tile by artist Cathy Akers, will be on sale at CalArts’ Holiday Pop-up Market. California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) invites the community to its first holiday pop-up market. Hand-crafted gifts, created by CalArts students, faculty and staff, range from...

Former CSU Chancellor Dies at Age 75

California State University has announced the passing of former CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed who died on Tuesday. Reed, 75, served as the CSU’s sixth chancellor and held the title of Chancellor Emeritus. He led the university from 1998 until his retirement in 2012. “Our thoughts and prayers...

CSUN VPAC Celebrates Five Years of World-Renowned Artists
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016

California State University, Northridge’s Valley Performing Arts Center has hosted several world-renowned artists since opening its doors in 2011. In the past few months, however, many of these talented performers have not been alone on stage. Accompanying heavy metal legend and CSUN alumnus Serj...

Students at CSUN Participate in America Recycles Day

Associated Students Sustainability and Recycling Services at California State University, Northridge recently hosted its annual America Recycles Day. The event was held at the Bookstore Lawn in order to inform students about the importance of keeping the campus and community clean. The Associated Students...

CSUN Hosts American Indian Tribes for 33rd Powwow

American Indian tribes from around the United States gathered at California State University, Northridge for a day of celebration at the 33rd annual Powwow. Guests were treated to several different American Indian dances and music pieces as well as arts and crafts, food and vendors from 10 a.m. to 9...

Nov. 30: CSUN to Host ‘MemoryArte: A Critical Reflection on the Guatemalan Peace Accords’
Tuesday, Nov 22, 2016

One of the bloodiest civil wars fought on the American continent ended with the signing of the Guatemalan peace accords on December 29, 1996. California State University, Northridge will mark the 20th anniversary of the accord with special exhibition of Guatemalan art, poetry and music on Wednesday,...

College Partners with AMS Fulfillment to Offer Apprenticeships
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016

College of the Canyons is proud to announce during National Apprenticeship Week its partnership with Advantage Media Services (AMS) Fulfillment to offer 13 apprenticeships in warehousing and shipping, the first partnership of its kind in California. Starting January 2017, the Canyons Apprenticeship Program...

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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
BREAKING: I-5 Shut Down in Castaic, Possible Gas Leak
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
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
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