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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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Becerra: Proposed Asset Sale Could Drive Up State’s Gas Prices
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017

Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued the following statement Tuesday after a motion for preliminary injunction was denied in State of California v. Valero Energy Corporation. In this case, the State of California alleges that Valero’s attempt to acquire a critical petroleum terminal in Martinez,...

L.A. County Fire Swiftwater Rescue Team in Houston
Monday, Aug 28, 2017

The Los Angeles County Fire Department has sent a 15-member CATF-2 Swiftwater Rescue Team to Houston to aid in rescuing residents trapped in the historic flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The Federal Emergency Management Agency requested the team, which is stationed at NRG Center in Houston. Courthouse...

September 5: CLWA Planning and Engineering Transition Meeting

The Castaic Lake Water Agency’s Planning and Engineering Committee will hold a Transition Committee Meeting in the Training Room at the Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant on Tuesday, September 5 starting at 5:30 p.m. Below is the agenda for the meeting in its entirety.

August 30: SCV Sanitation District Meeting

The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District holds an Adjourned Regular Meeting at Santa Clarita City Hall on Wednesday, August 30 starting at 6 p.m. Here is the complete agenda:

August 30: SCV Deputies Gear Up Bike, Pedestrian Patrols

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will step up bike and pedestrian safety enforcement operations in the SCV on Wednesday, August 30, with focused enforcement on collision-causing factors involving motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists. The department has mapped out locations...

Thieves Tunnel Into Stevenson Ranch Doughnut Shop

Photo: Kristin Wolsic Drape A thief or thieves tunneled into a Stevenson Ranch doughnut shop and burglarized it sometime Sunday night, a customer reported Monday. The burglar(s) apparently took advantage of a vacant unit next to the shop, breaking a small hole in the wall that separated the two units...

Castaic Quake Measures 3.5 Sunday

A small earthquake shook the Santa Clarita Valley early Sunday afternoon, centered about three kilometers northwest of Castaic, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. With a depth of 17.3km, the quake measured 3.5 on the Richter scale and lasted just a short while and was felt by residents in the Castaic...

Updated: ‘Sierra Fire’ in Acton Contained
Sunday, Aug 27, 2017

A brush fire in Acton erupted shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday, burning five to six acres as of 4 p.m., with forward spread reportedly being stopped. The fire, dubbed the Sierra Fire, has damaged no structures and caused no evacuations, according to Commander Flores of the L.A. County Fire Department. Commander...

Sleeping Parolee-at-Large Awakes to the Sound of Handcuffs

Summer Suppression Team deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station captured a parolee at large in Newhall Thursday — while he was asleep. It all unfolded earlier that day when deputies were in the Watch Sergeant’s office and a call came in from the California Department...

UPDATED: Unhealthy Air Alert Extended to Saturday
Friday, Aug 25, 2017

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley again Saturday, extending Friday’s alert, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in...

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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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