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1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
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April 22: Wilk Hosts Women’s Safety, Self-Defense Workshop
Friday, Apr 14, 2017

Senator Scott Wilk is hosting a women’s safety and self-defense workshop with Bonnie Formia of Krav Maga Self-Defense on Saturday, April 22 at the Newhall Community Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month in California. Knowing how to protect yourself and spot potentially...

Crime Blotter: Mail Theft, Grand Theft in Valencia

LASD file photo Valencia: Public Safety and Crime Prevention Report for the week of April 3, 2017 to April 9, 2017 Here is the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for Valencia for the week of April 3, 2017 to April 9, 2017. 04/03/2017 Monday Petty Theft -23900 block of Francisco Way An unknown...

Crime Blotter: Petty Theft, Grand Theft Auto in Newhall

Newhall: Crime and Public Safety Report for the week of April 3, 2017 to April 9, 2017 Here is the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for Newhall for the week of April 3, 2017 to April 9, 2017 04/03/17 A Grand Theft Auto occurred near the 23600 block of Newhall Ave. Person(s) unknown stole...

Target Recalls 560,000 Hatch & Grow Easter Toys
Thursday, Apr 13, 2017

Target Corporation has issued a recall on about 560,000 Hatch & Grow Easter toys, according the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. “This recall involves Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs, Easter Grow Toys and Hatch Your Own Dino. Hatch & Grow Easter Eggs and Easter Grow Toys have model...

SCV Sheriff’s Deputies Investigate Shots Fired, No Injuries Reported

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of shots fired at the Travel Park Village in Valencia Thursday afternoon. Deputies received the initial call around 12:49 p.m., which was reported as a man who possibly fired as many as eight shots into his own trailer. The...

Traffic Stop Results in Arrest for Stolen Vehicle

A traffic stop resulted in one arrest for a vehicle reported stolen in Lancaster, officials said. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies detained one suspect “without incident” Wednesday afternoon on Sand Canyon Road near the In-N-Out parking lot in Canyon Country, according to Lt. Duran. For...

Man Sentenced to 18 Years in Domestic Violence Murder Case
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017

Emotional testimony Wednesday was followed by an 18-year sentence for Robert Danielson, who fatally beat his girlfriend Nicole Medina. Medina’s two sisters shared tearful statements about how their sibling had a 1-year-old and a 3-year-old who will grow up without their mother. Emily Cole, the deputy...

April 29: Henry Mayo is Collection Point for National Drug Take-Back Day

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will serve as a collection point for unwanted prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Santa Clarita Valley residents can drop off unwanted medications outside the main hospital building–no questions...

Trump Taps Onetime COC Trustee to Head Selective Service System
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2017

[The White House, April 10] – President Donald J. Trump today announced his intent to nominate Donald M. Benton to the United States Selective Service System. If confirmed, Donald M. Benton of Washington will serve as the Director of the United States Selective Service System. Mr. Benton served...

Southern California Burglary Crew Suspects Arrested

LASD Major Crimes Bureau Burglary-Robbery Task Force, along with the Santa Barbara Police Department, arrested seven suspects on Sunday who were wanted for burglaries that happened throughout Southern California, including Santa Clarita. On Sunday, April 9, 2017, at approximately 3:15 a.m., investigators...

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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
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
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