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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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Fred Gruchalla, Veterans Advocate, SCV Volunteer, Dies at 79
Monday, Aug 25, 2025

Frederick Louis Gruchalla, 79, of Granada Hills, died Saturday, Aug. 23, in Kindred Hospital in Los Angeles after a brief illness. He was born July 11, 1946 in Fargo N.D. to Louis and Mary (Hackett) Gruchalla and was raised in Moorhead, Minn., attending schools there and graduating Moorhead High School...

Whitesides Raises Concerns On Planned Santa Clarita IRS Office Closure
Thursday, Aug 21, 2025

U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce) wrote to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent over the planned Sept. 30 closure of the Santa Clarita IRS Post of Duty Office, raising questions about the impact the closure will have on the community’s access to critical services. “Closing the Santa Clarita...

Extreme Heat Watch Upgraded to Extreme Heat Warning in SCV
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has announced the Extreme Heat Watch issued on Monday, Aug. 18 by the National Weather Service has been upgraded to an Extreme Heat Warning in the Santa Clarita Valley and other areas of Los Angeles County. Public Health urges residents to take precautions...

Public Health Issues Extreme Heat Watch for SCV
Monday, Aug 18, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has announced an Extreme Heat Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California. There will be a high likelihood that this Extreme Heat Watch will upgrade to an Extreme Heat Warning as high temperatures...

Legacy: Revisit a 2004 Tour of Historic Acton
Friday, Aug 15, 2025

This episode of “Legacy: Santa Clarita’s Living History” with Leon Worden of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, features a 2004 historical tour of Acton. The tour was organized by the Acton Women’s Club with the High Desert Cruisers. This episode features Kathleen Larsen and...

Fugitive Returned to Face Charges in Murder of LASD Deputy Juan Abel Escalante
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

Deputy Juan Escalante The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has announced the extradition of Roberto Salazar, 38, for the 2008 murder of Deputy Juan Abel Escalante. The Mexican Attorney General’s Office and the Mexican Security Ministry confirmed Salazar’s transfer. He was one of 26 individuals...

King Fire Erupts in Gorman Area, Evacuation Warnings Issued

The King Fire is burning east of the I-5 at Smokey Bear Road and is moving south towards Castaic. Cal Fire reports the King Fire has consumed 490 acres and is 5% contained. The fire was reported at 1:04 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. Residents in nearby areas are warned to be prepared to evacuate. The following...

Santa Clarita 10‑Year‑Old Geo Gan Wins World Bronze at Yo‑Yo Worlds in Prague
Wednesday, Aug 13, 2025

Ten‑year‑old Santa Clarita resident Geo Gan brought home Bronze for Team USA in the inaugural Junior (U16) division at the World Yo‑Yo Contest 2025 in Prague. Competing against 44 others, including teens up to six years older, 10‑year‑old delivered under pressure on the sport’s biggest stage....

SCOPE Files Appeal with Supes on Lyons Canyon Housing Project
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025

Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment has filed an appeal of the Lyons Canyon Project to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. The appeal was filed with the Los Angeles County Executive Office at 1:30 p.m., Aug. 11, within the designated appeal period. Formed in 1987 by local...

Suspect Wanted for Grand Theft in Canyon Country

On Saturday, Aug. 2 a suspect committed grand theft at a business located in the 19000 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. The same suspect returned on Thursday, Aug. 11 and committed a second grand theft at the same location. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is asking for the...

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The Santa Clarita Artists Association monthly meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Newhall Library Community Room.
Feb. 23: SCAA Features Pastel Demo by Artist Leslie Hamilton
Canyon Theatre Guild opened Friday, Jan. 24 evening to a nearly sold out house and a standing ovation, the classic Broadway musical, "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific."
CTG’s ‘South Pacific’ Opens to Sold Out House
The city of Santa Clarita invites you to grow with the city this Arbor Day at the first-ever Tree-mendous celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park.
April 11: Santa Clarita To Host Tree-Mendous Arbor Day
The Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year organization has announced the 2026 list of SCV volunteers nominated for for the honor.
SCV 2026 Man, Woman Year Nominees Announced
You have likely seen it happen and you may have even experienced it firsthand.
Ken Striplin | The Dangers, Consequences of Red-Light Running
Los Angeles County will be showing off unparalleled venues and views as a backdrop for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.
Registration for LA28 Olympic Event Tickets Now Open
The Saugus Union School District Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee meeting will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the West Creek Academy Library, 28767 N. West Hills Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91354.
Feb. 5: SUSD Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
Join WeWil Collaborative Inc. on Saturday, March 7 for the Fourth Annual International Women’s Day Live event, a powerful celebration of women’s achievements and a collective call to action to forge gender equality through abundant giving.
March 7: Fourth Annual WeWil Collaborative International Women’s Day
The city of Santa Clarita presents "I’m a Part of Nature," a solo exhibition by Keiji Ichikawa, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch now through Wednesday, April 15.
Solo Art Exhibit, ‘I’m a Part of Nature’ by Keiji Ichikawa at Valencia Library
Chloe Auble scored 19 points to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 76-63 win over Life Pacific Saturday night, Jan. 31 in San Dimas.
Lady Mustangs Make it Seven in a Row with Road Win
The Master's University baseball team closed out its series against the William Carey (MS) Crusaders with a pair of losses Saturday, Jan. 31 at Lou Herwaldt Stadium.
Mustangs Drop Final Two to Crusaders
The Master's University men's and women's swimming teams dominated the GSAC Championships Jan. 30-31 in Aliso Viejo, winning both titles by more than 100 points.
Mustang Swim Squads Dominate at GSAC Championships
The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Feb. 5: Parks, Recreation, Community Services Commission Regular Meeting
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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
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