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1998 - As disbelief about El Niño was starting to set in, the first of a month-long succession of devastating storms hits [story]
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Increased Containment for Hawk, King Fires, 1,000 Acres Burned
Friday, Aug 15, 2025

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has reported good progress on containing both the Hawk and King Fires burning near the Santa Clarita Valley. The Hawk Fire, which broke out in Acton around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14, is now reported, by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, to be 42% contained....

UPDATE: Hawk, King Fires Near SCV Burn 800 Acres
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

The Los Angeles County Fire Department is battling twin blazes in northern Los Angeles County near the Santa Clarita Valley. The latest fire, the Hawk Fire broke out in Acton around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Hawk Fire is located...

Traffic Alert: On-going Signal Installation on Pearblossom Highway

The California Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures on the westbound Pearblossom Highway (SR-138) at the intersection of 126th Street East in Pearblossom. Construction is scheduled from Summer of 2025 through Winter 2025/2026. Cost is estimated at $1.2 million. Polo Engineering Inc....

CDPH Investigating Measles Exposure Linked to Traveler

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a confirmed case of measles linked to an international traveler who was infectious while passing through Los Angeles International Airport. Public Health is working to identify any other potential exposure sites in Los Angeles county...

DACC Confirmed Distemper in Dogs at Lancaster Animal Care Center

The Department of Animal Care and Control has issued an important canine health advisory following the confirmation of distemper in dogs brought to its Lancaster Animal Care Center. These dogs indicate that distemper is present in the community, placing the community’s dogs at risk. Canine distemper...

CDPH Alerts Valley Fever Risks Remain High

The California Department of Public Health is reminding California residents and visitors that Valley fever risk remains high in 2025, including in the Santa Clarita Valley. While Valley fever can occur at any time of the year, most people who get Valley fever breathe in the fungus in the late summer...

County Approves Sand Reuse Plan to Protect L.A. Beaches

A plan to allow the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors to use sand that may have otherwise gone to a landfill instead to be used for beach nourishment is moving forward with the L.A. County Board of Supervisors’ unanimous approval of the Sand Compatibility and Opportunistic Use Program. Once...

Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center Recognized
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025

 Panorama City Medical Center, which serves Kaiser Permanente members in the Santa Clarita Valley, has been recognized as high performing for three adult medical procedures and conditions by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals edition. U.S. News recognized the hospital for colon...

Ocean Water Warning for County Beaches for August 13

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters: BEACH AREA WARNINGS: -Mothers Beach in Marina Del Rey          Entire swim area. -Topanga Canyon Beach in...

Supes Advance Next Phase of Bouquet Canyon Creek Recovery Project
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved the next phase of the Bouquet Canyon Creek Recovery Project, advancing efforts to restore natural water flow, reduce flood risk and improve public safety in the Bouquet Canyon area. “This project is about protecting our neighborhoods, preserving...

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<strong>1998</strong> - As disbelief about El Niño was starting to set in, the first of a month-long succession of devastating storms hits [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/fema030398.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/fema030398.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/gt9805t.jpg" alt="winter storm" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person Lissette Lopez.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Newhall Woman
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibition, "Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art," by Sherif Hakeem, on display now through Monday, March 30, at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Library Branch.
‘Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art’ Exhibit at Newhall Library
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center “Golden Gala” Chair, Jackie Hartmann, has announced a name change and theme for the signature fundraising event for the SCV Senior Center.
April 26: SCV Senior Center’s ‘Celebrity Waiter’ Transforms to ‘Golden Gala’
Circle of Hope's Vine2Wine will be held at Bella Vida, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28 with this years theme being " A Mediterranean Toga Affair."
March 28: Circle of Hope’s ‘Vine2Wine’ at Bella Vida
The Santa Clarita Lady Flyers 12AA won the 2025-2026 Western Girls Hockey League Championships on Sunday, Feb. 1, just days after the tragic Thursday, Jan. 29 accident that killed a team member's father and injured eight others.
SC Lady Flyers Win Western Girls Hockey Championship After Tragic Accident
The city of Santa Clarita is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone as the 30th Anniversary Cowboy Festival returns on Saturday, April 18, and Sunday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Santa Clarita’s 30th Annual Cowboy Festival Returns to William S. Hart Park
The Master's University men's and women's track teams started their 2026 season at a tri-meet with Westmont and Vanguard on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Santa Barbara.
TMU Track Opens Indoor Season at Westmont
As part of World Ballet Company’s 2025–2026 National Tour, the iconic ballet Swan Lake will be presented at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
Feb. 20: World Ballet Company Presents Swan Lake at Performing Arts Center
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of seven productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Feb. 2 to Sunday, Feb.8.
Feb. 2-8: Seven Productions Filming in SCV
As we step into 2026, I am honored to serve as your Mayor and am excited for what lies ahead for Santa Clarita.
Laurene Weste | Looking Ahead
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board of Trustees will be held Wednesday, Feb. 4, with a closed session at 6:30 p.m. followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Feb. 4: Hart Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 4: SUSD Special Meeting of the Governing Board
<strong>1848</strong> - SCV becomes part of the United States with the signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/treatyguadalupehidalgo.htm" target="_blank">treaty</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/treatyguadalupehidalgo.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2576bt.jpg" alt="Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>2015</strong> - SCV native & 2007 Valencia High grad Shane Vereen's game-leading 11 catches help the New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2755.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2755.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2755t.jpg" alt="Shane Vereen" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1943</strong> - 3 Army aviators killed in crash of plane and glider in Castaic area; 3 others saved by 9-year-old girl [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/marylynnwinkler1943.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/marylynnwinkler1943.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/marylynnwinkler_young.jpg" alt="Marylynn Winkler Butters" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday, Feb. 3 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Feb. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus School District Board
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, Feb. 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Thompson Von Tungeln.
Feb. 26: VIA After Five, Hosted by Thompson Von Tungeln
Bridge to Home is seeking donations for meals in February. The Santa Clarita Valley homeless shelter is looking for home-cooked (or catered) meals which can mean comfort, dignity and hope for unhoused neighbors staying at the Bridge to Home shelter in Santa Clarita.
Bridge to Home Seeks Volunteers to Donate February Meals
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued a Scam Alert about "fake" phone calls to residents in the Santa Clarita Valley.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues ‘Scam Alert’ About ‘Fake’ Phone Calls
Tiago Soares had a team and career high 34 points as The Master's University Men's Basketball team defeated La Sierra University 110-81 in The MacArthur Center on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Career Night for Soares as TMU Crushes LSU
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is strongly encouraging everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against influenza and take steps to prevent its spread as flu activity increases across Los Angeles County.
L.A. County Public Health: Flu Activity on the Rise in Los Angeles County
"Tales From the Dark Stacks," an adult paranormal-themed book club will meet 1-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14 at the Valencia Library.
Feb. 14: ‘Tales From the Dark Stacks’ Book Club at Valencia Library
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia will host a "Sweetheart Skate," event 8:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 14.
Feb. 14: ‘Sweetheart Skate’ Event at The Cube
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