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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Deeper Probe of Alleged UC Budget Abuse Nixed by Legislature
Friday, Jun 30, 2017

Janet Napolitano Updated to include further comment from Acosta. SACRAMENTO – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee has refused to dig deeper into allegations of financial misconduct by the University of California Office of the President in response to the secret $175 million fund unearthed in a recent...

Judge Blocks California Law Against Large Gun Magazines

by Derek Fleming SAN DIEGO (CN) — Gun advocates Thursday won a temporary reprieve from a section of California gun controls, when a federal judge issued a temporary injunction against the section of Proposition 63 that prohibits possession of magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. U.S....

Blotter: Stevenson Ranch, Zone 3 – 6/19/17 to 6/25/17

The following crimes were reported in Stevenson Ranch, Zone 3, the week of 6/19/17 to 6/25/17: 06/18/17 Burglary (Residence) – 25500 Hemingway Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s home through an unlocked window and stole his Guild guitar, Trek bicycle, scuba gear, skis, and ski boots. Person(s)...

Blotter: Valencia, Zone 5 – 6/19/17 to 6/25/17

The following crimes were reported in A snapshot of crimes reported in Valencia, Zone 5, the week of 6/19/17 to 6/25/17., the week of 6/19/17 to 6/25/17: Monday 06/19/17 A vehicle burglary occurred near 25000 block of Avenida Rotella. An unknown suspect made entry into the victim’s locked vehicle and...

Blotter: Canyon Country West, Zone 7, 6/19/17 to 6/26/17

Here’s a roundup of crimes reported in Canyon Country West, Zone 7, between 6/19/17 and 6/26/17: 06/18/17 Vehicle Burglary – Near the intersection of Bakerton Avenue and Kimbrough Street Person(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s motorhome and made entry inside. The victim stated...

Blotter: Newhall, Zone 6 – 6/19/17 to 6/25/17

A roundup of crimes under investigation by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives in Newhall, Zone 6, as reported from June 20-25: 06/20/17, Tuesday Robbery – Valle Del Oro / Grape Lilly Circle, Newhall The victim was injured during an argument with her boyfriend who attempted to...

Blotter: Canyon Country East, Zone 8, 6/19/17 to 6/26/17

Here’s a roundup of crimes reported in Canyon Country East, Zone 8, between 6/19/17 and 6/26/17: Monday 06/19/17 Thefts from unlocked Vehicles-There was three thefts from 29000 block of Kevin Way. The items stolen from the vehicles were checks, earphones, U.S. Currency and vehicle registrations. Wednesday...

Grissom New Baseball Coach at Saugus High
Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

Carl Grissom has been named the new head of Saugus High School’s varsity baseball program by the William S. Hart Union High School District. Grissom, a Quartz Hill High School graduate, went on to play at Pierce College and later played in the minor leagues for the Arizona Yuma Miners. Grissom...

Environmentalists Sue Over California Water Tunnel Project

By Nick Cahill SAN FRANCISCO (CN) – A powerful assemblage of environmentalists is targeting federal fisheries officials days after regulators gave California the green light on a $15.7-billion makeover of the largest estuary on the West Coast. Led by the National Resources Defense Council, the environmentalists...

Children’s Hospital L.A. Again Named Best in the West

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is the top-ranked pediatric hospital in California again, based on the latest rankings announced this week by U.S. News & World Report. CHLA was also named to the publication’s Honor Roll of Best Children’s Hospitals, a designation bestowed on elite pediatric...

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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.
BREAKING: I-5 All Lanes Shut Down in Castaic, Possible Gas Leak
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
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