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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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Campaign-Finance ‘Dark Money’ Bill Clears Key California Senate Committee
Wednesday, Aug 30, 2017

By Derek Fleming, Courthouse News SACRAMENTO (CN) – AB 249, a bill aimed at illuminating dark money in political campaigns, landed in a key California Senate committee Tuesday, and its author said the legislation is “long overdue.” Assemblyman Kevin Mullin, D-South San Francisco, wrote Assembly...

SCV Disaster Coalition to Aid Harvey Victims

The Santa Clarita Valley Disaster Coalition is mounting an effort to aid victims of Hurricane Harvey in southeast Texas, according to a co-founder of the organization. The nonprofit organization also assisted in Hurricane Katrina relief in 2005. “While we can’t do anything until the flood waters...

Civic Groups Challenge County’s Chiquita Canyon Landfill Expansion OK

The Val Verde Civic Association, Citizens for Chiquita Canyon Landfill Compliance, and the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment (SCOPE) filed litigation late last Thursday challenging Los Angeles County Supervisors’ July 25 approval of the landfill’s expansion. The...

Pet-Friendly Cooling Centers Open During Heat Wave

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station reminds pet parents to protect their four-legged family members from effects of this week’s triple-digit heat wave. We would like to tell you that we didn’t receive any calls about pets being left in hot cars Tuesday, but we did. Even with...

Valencia Attic Fire Knocked Down in 20 Minutes
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017

Photo by Mauricio La Plante/KHTS Radio.  Firefighters extinguished a Valencia attic fire in just under 20 minutes Tuesday, resulting in no injuries, but the loss of a few personal items. Firefighters responded to a structure fire on the 21600 block of Bidwell Lane at 2:16 p.m., about seven minutes...

Fatality on South I-5, Traffic Out Of SCV Snarled for Hours

A motorcyclist hit a stalled truck early Tuesday morning, causing a Sigalert that snarled traffic on the Southbound 5 and 14 freeways for hours, according to a California Highway Patrol police report. The motorcyclist, whose name is being withheld pending notification, was killed. The incident occurred...

GVHS Team Bus Catches Fire

No students were hospitalized or seriously injured after a Golden Valley High team bus caught fire on the side of the road, fire officials said Monday night. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials reported they received a call at 8:40 p.m., from the school bus just south of Red Rover Mine Road...

Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Assault in Stevenson Ranch

Stevenson Ranch: Zone 3, Public Safety Report for the week of 08/07/17 to 08/20/17. 08/09/17 Burglary (Vehicle) – 26100 Quartz Meza Lane Person(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole his center console organizer containing $300.00 in miscellaneous gift cards. Person(s) unknown then used two...

Crime Blotter: Bank Robbery, Assault with Deadly Weapon, Burglaries in Valencia

Here is the Valencia Public Safety and Crime Information Report for Aug. 7, 2017 – Aug. 20, 2017: Monday 08/07/17 A mail theft occurred near the 28000 block of Constellation Avenue. An unknown suspect drilled out the keyed lock to the mailboxes and stole mail from inside. A motorcycle was stolen...

CHP Steps Up Safety Patrols Ahead of Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends on the road. To make sure it is also a safe one, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be working hard to spread the word about the dangers of impaired driving through education and increased enforcement. All available CHP officers will be on duty...

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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
Rex Allen
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather warning for the Santa Clarita Valley.
More Rain to Arrive in SCV, Agua Dulce Canyon Road Reopens
A sign taped to the door of the Saugus Cafe on Railroad Avenue in Saugus informed guests that the historic, 139-year-old restaurant would cease operations on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Jan. 4: Saugus Cafe to Close, Oldest Restaurant in Los Angeles County
Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs: The Fifth Annual Business for Artists Conference is seeking speakers ready to share real-world tools, strategies and insights for building sustainable and creative careers.
Creative Entrepreneurs Sought as Speakers for Business for Artists Event
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Start the Year with a Splash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
As 2025 ends, you may be considering all sorts of new activities that you hope will invigorate and fulfill you in 2026. Why not consider being a local volunteer?
New Year, New You: Why Not Volunteer?
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Through Jan. 22: SCV Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program
1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
emergency landing
SoCalGas reports that the most likely cause of the natural gas pipeline rupture in Castaic near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place was land movement at the site of the break.
SoCalGas Update: Land Movement Likely Cause of Castaic Gas Line Rupture
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced its newly elected Executive Board for 2026.
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry 2026 Executive Board Announced
The end of the year points out that time speeds up as you get older, or get bored, or think to much.
Happy New Year and Becoming Father Time
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon, bringing together volunteers, board members, employees and community partners to celebrate a year of impact and recognize those who help advance great futures for local youth.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Holiday Luncheon Honoring Community Leaders, Club Impact
The California Highway Patrol is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.
CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period
In 2025, 6,096 individuals completed the Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at community events and government staff trainings.
LADPH: 2026 Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training
Caltrans has announced extended weekend lane reductions along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass from Friday, Jan. 9 through Monday, Jan. 12.
Jan. 9-12: I-405 Reduced to Three Lanes in Each Direction Through the Sepulveda Pass
A Better World Running will host its Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 1 at West Creek Park 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
Jan. 1: Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Santa Clarita residents are encouraged to drop off Christmas trees and wreaths at convenient locations for recycling. However, they can still recycle these items at home, curbside.
Through Jan. 10: Recycle Live Christmas Trees Two Ways
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "California’s New 2026 Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know" on Thursday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m.
Jan. 8: SBDC Webinar on Business Laws for 2026
All games of the Cougar Holiday Classic basketball tournament (Dec. 29-30) can be watched live on the Cougars Sports Network.
Dec. 29-30: Cougar Holiday Classic, Watch Live
Caltrans has announced lane closures at various locations in both directions of Interstate 5 (I-5) near Castaic for pavement rehabilitation on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Dec. 29-30: Lane Closures Scheduled on I-5 in Castaic Area
1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
Mark Gates Sr.
2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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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.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
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