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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Victims in Wednesday’s Two Separate SCV Crashes Identified
Thursday, Jun 15, 2017

Medical examiners identified two people killed in two separate fatal crashes Wednesday, several hours apart, across town from each other. Read full story [here]

Crime Blotter: Petty Theft, Grand Theft Auto in Canyon Country West

Canyon Country West, Zone 7 Crime Information Report Here is the Crime Information/Public Safety Report for Canyon Country (West) for May 15, 2017 through May 31, 2017: 05/26/17 Petty Theft- 26900 block of Sierra Highway Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s wallet while shopping at a business near...

Castaic Woman’s Trial for Murder Continued
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017

Castaic resident Denise Ann Gillis, on trial for murder, appeared in court Wednesday and agreed to another continuation of her case. The formal request for a continuation of pre-trial proceedings was agreed upon by Gillis’s attorneys and prosecutors in a murder case involving the Castaic woman,...

No Changes to Santa Clarita Mobile Home Park Rents – For Now

After a lengthy discussion Tuesday night, members of the Santa Clarita City Council made no changes in city policy regarding rent increases at mobile home parks. The city intends to move forward on eliminating a panel that would decide on appeals for non-standard rent increases, in favor of assigning...

One Killed in Crash on Magic Mountain Parkway

Sheriff’s deputies and Fire Department personnel responded to a fatal crash on Magic Mountain Parkway and Tourney Road in Valencia Wednesday. Fire officials received a call about a two-vehicle collision between a white SUV and a semi-trailer truck, around 12:06 p.m. Medical personnel arrived on...

Man Charged with Murdering Mother Due in Court July 26

Jesse Lucatero, son of popular Santa Clarita Mexican restaurant owner Maria Acevedo Lucatero, was back in court on Tuesday answering to charges that he stabbed her to death last fall. Lucatero, 24, of Saugus, is alleged to have murdered his mother after a confrontation in their Plum Canyon home. Maria...

June 14 is World Blood Donor Day

Don’t wait until disaster strikes. What can you do? Give blood. Give now. Give often. That’s this year’s theme for World Blood Donor Day. Sponsored by the World Health Organization each year, World Blood Donor Day is celebrated June 14 acknowledges the millions of men and women who roll up their...

Crime Blotter: Auto Thefts, Burglary in Canyon Country West

Canyon Country West Crime and Public Safety Report: June 5-11, 2017 The following crimes were reported last week in Canyon Country West (Zone 7): 06/05/17, Monday Grand Theft – 18500 block of Soledad Canyon Road Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s wallet containing her debit/credit card and $1,800.00...

First Round of Measure H Funding Allocated To Fight Homelessness
Tuesday, Jun 13, 2017

Los Angeles County Supervisors allocated the first round of Measure H funds Tuesday to combat the growing homeless issue in L.A. County. Read the full story [here].

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Appoints New Administration Members

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital announced the appointment of two highly experienced healthcare professionals to its administrative leadership team — Jennifer Castaldo, RN as vice president of Patient Care Services and chief nursing officer, and Jim Sapienza, as assistant vice president, Clinical Ancillary...

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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
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]
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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]
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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]
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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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