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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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EPA Eases Restrictions on Pesticide; State Looks to Ban It
Thursday, Aug 24, 2017

A crop duster sprays a field in this Associated Press file photo. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)  Sacramento (CN) – As the federal government retreats from banning a pesticide increasingly connected to human health problems, particularly in children, the state of California took steps toward restricting...

‘Dark Money’ Bill Moves to California Senate
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2017

By Derek Fleming, Courthouse News SACRAMENTO (CN) – Efforts to illuminate “dark money” in politics took a step forward Wednesday, as California lawmakers brokered a deal to move a disclosure bill to the state Senate next week. Assembly Bill 249 – the Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light...

Six Flags Magic Mountain Goes Year-Round in January

GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — Six Flags Entertainment, the world’s largest regional theme park company, today announced plans to enter the destination travel market with its Southern California flagship property, Six Flags Magic Mountain, launching a 365-day operation at the park on January 1, 2018. Located...

Bad Air Rising in SCV Thursday

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday, according the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the SCV or the East San Gabriel Valley...

Another COC Student Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault

Another COC student has been arrested and charged with rape in an accusation unrelated to an on-campus assault reported Monday, this time for an alleged sexual assault that took place off-campus in June. Brady John Wood, 20, of Saugus, was arrested Monday, at 7:45 p.m. for an alleged “date rape scenario,”...

Assembly Committee to Review SCV Water District Legislation

California’s Assembly Appropriations Committee plans to review the Santa Clarita Valley Water District bill, SB 634, on September 1, Assembly officials said Wednesday. Senate Bill 634 would reorganize the Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District into the Santa Clarita Valley...

L.A. Joins Sanctuary Cities’ Fight Against Justice Department

By Matt Reynolds, Courthouse News LOS ANGELES (CN) – The city of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit Tuesday to intervene in California and San Francisco’s actions against the Justice Department’s new conditions on sanctuary cities that could disqualify them from funds under a federal public safety grant. At...

SCV Deputies’ Bicycle Patrol Nets 4 Arrests for Drugs

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Crime Impact Team and Special Assignment Team conducted a joint uniformed bicycle patrol in Canyon Country and Newhall Tuesday evening, and arrested four people on drug charges. The deputies rode down residential streets, across business parking...

City Council Honors SCV Sheriff’s Station Employees of the Month

The Santa Clarita City Council recognized the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station’s two Employees of the Month, Deputy Bob Garcia and Custody Assistant Manny Ramirez, at the Council’s meeting Tuesday night. Pictured above (from left): Councilman Bill Miranda; Councilwoman Marsha McLean;...

Officers Investigating Fatality on Highway 126
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017

The Castaic-area crash that killed a motorcyclist on Highway 126 Tuesday morning is still being investigated by CHP officers. The circumstances around the crash, which was reported shortly after 6:15 a.m. Tuesday morning, are still unclear, according to the California Highway Patrol office, which is...

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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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