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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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Superior Court Judge Denies Hearing for Einstein Academy
Monday, May 22, 2017

Einstein Academy officials were dealt another blow Monday, when their ex parte hearing was denied in a Los Angeles County Superior courtroom. The judge found attorneys and officials for the school “failed to exhaust administrative remedies” and gave an “insufficient showing of a likelihood of success...

Charges Dismissed Against One of Three People in Human Trafficking Case

A Los Angeles County judge dismissed the charges last week against one of three people accused of human trafficking in Santa Clarita. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge dismissed the charges against Ashley Peart, 27, of Santa Clarita, who was arrested in May 2016 after a human trafficking “sweep”...

Bridge to Home, Law Enforcement, Government Officials Clear Homeless Encampments

City, county and law enforcement officials cleaned up the Santa Clara River wash, aiming to remove illegal encampments and improve residents’ safety, officials said Monday. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were working alongside city officials to eliminate homeless encampments in the...

Local Mental Health Experts Concerned About Netflix Show

The popularity of Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” is concerning mental health experts who are seeing copycat behaviors in Santa Clarita from the “revenge suicide” show. While the show has a powerful and poignant message, it’s potentially dangerous if it’s not presented in the right context,...

LACoFD Wildland Fire Drills Continue Through June 16

Los Angeles County Fire Department wildland fire drills are underway and will continue through June 16. These drills will involve live fire and involve both ground and air resources. Drills take place at Wayside Honor Rancho in Castaic. Conditions are monitored daily to ensure safety, and drills can...

LACoFD Responding to Two-Acre Brush Fire Near Sierra Highway, Hillfield Lane

The Sage Fire is holding at 2 to 3 acres, and forward progression of the fire has halted. Firefighters continue working to put a line around the fire, and all copters have been released at this time. ————————Original Post———————————– Firefighters...

Suspected DUI Crash Results in Power Outage for Over 1,000 Residents

A suspected DUI crash in the early hours of Sunday morning resulted in over 1,000 Valencia residents losing power. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 26-year-old male for DUI after he crashed into a power transformer at 5:10 a.m. near Valencia Boulevard and Goldcrest Drive. A power...

Law Enforcement Memorial Torch Run Passes Through SCV

Saturday night, the Memorial Torch was handed off to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station to honor law enforcement who have lost their life. The 2017 Memorial Torch Relay Run honors six law enforcement personnel who have fallen in the line of duty, according to officials Three have lost their...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Grand Theft Auto in Saugus

Saugus Public Safety and Crime Information Report: May 1-14, 2017 Here is the Saugus Public Safety and Crime Information Report for May 1-14, 2017: 05/02/17 Vehicle Burglary – 28300 block of Welfleet Lane Two of the victim’s vehicles were broken into during early morning hours. The suspect stole...

LACoFD Responds to Brush Fire North of Sand Canyon
Friday, May 19, 2017

Los Angeles County Fire Department crews are responding to a brush fire alongside the northbound 14 freeway north of Sand Canyon. Officials received the call at 1:11 p.m. and were on scene by 1:14 p.m. “We’re at half an acre right now,” said a LACoFD official. “It’s creeping uphill. medium...

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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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