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1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
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LASD Aiming to Improve Motorcycle Safety
Monday, May 8, 2017

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a specialized Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on May 15, 2017 in an effort to lower deaths and injuries. Extra officers will be on duty patrolling areas frequented by motorcyclists and where motorcycle crashes occur. Officers will...

Amgen Tour of California Traffic Advisory

On Wednesday, May 17, the city of Santa Clarita will host the Men’s Stage 4 Finish of the Amgen Tour of California professional bicycle race. Traffic will be impacted with various road closures in effect through the afternoon hours. Riders will enter Santa Clarita via eastbound Highway 126. Riders...

One Saugus Home Affected by Saturday Evening Blaze

Fire officials responded to a report of a house fire on the 22100 block of Barbacoa Street at 5:57 p.m. on Saturday. One home was affected by the blaze, which was extinguished by about 6:46 p.m. Saturday. Kevin Gilley / Two8Nine Media For the full story, click [here].

Man Killed, Others Injured in Head-on Crash in Valencia (Video)
Friday, May 5, 2017

One man was killed and other vehicle occupants were injured Friday night in a head-on collision at Copper Hill Drive and McBean Parkway in Valencia. The SCV Sheriff’s Station reported the crash occurred at 8:46 p.m. “It was a head-on collision between two vehicles,” sheriff officials...

Six Suspects Held to Answer for Commercial Burglaries

The six adult suspects who were arrested in April in connection with two robberies the “crew” allegedly committed in Santa Barbara are being held to answer for their crimes; the crew had also possibly committed burglaries throughout the Southern California area, including Santa Clarita. On...

Crime Blotter: Attempt Burglary, Grand Theft in Stevenson Ranch

Stevenson Ranch Public Safety and Crime Report for the Week of April 24- 30, 2017 Here is the Stevenson Ranch Public Safety and Crime Information Report for the week of April 24-30, 2017. 04/25/17 Burglary – 25200 blk Pico Canyon Road Person(s) unknown stole a hedge shear, two tree pruners, and...

CHP: Safety is a Two Way Street for Cyclists, Motorists
Thursday, May 4, 2017

May is Bicycle Safety Month, a good time for motorists and cyclists to remember that roadway safety is everyone’s responsibility. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) promotes bicycle safety to encourage everyone to share the roads safely, responsibly, and respectfully. “Bicycling is an excellent...

Suspected Gang Member Arrested in Castaic

Sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspected gang member in Castaic on Wednesday. Marcos Flores, 21, of Castaic, was arrested around 6 p.m. at a residence on the 30000 block of Daisy Court, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. For the full story, click [here].

Simi Valley Sophomore Earns First Place in Congressional Art Contest

A Simi Valley high school student earned the top nod this year for the annual Congressional Art Concert, which was announced at a reception at FastFrames. Rachel Tahir, a sophomore at a Simi Valley high school, earned first place for her photographic art work. Her work will not hang for one year in the...

Crime Blotter: Robbery, Grand Theft Auto in Canyon Country

Canyon Country Public Safety and Crime Information Report for the Week of April 17- 23, 2017 Here is the Canyon Country Crime Information and Public Safety Report for the week of April 17- 23, 2017: 04/17/17 Attempt Residential Burglary- 26100 block of Abdale Street Person(s) unknown damaged the victim’s...

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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
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]
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
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