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1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
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Palmdale Detectives Need Public’s Help in Finding a Missing Man
Monday, Mar 20, 2017

Michael Patrick Flynn Palmdale Sheriff’s station is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Michael Patrick Flynn, who last reported family members on May 1, 2016 that he would be hiking in the San Gabriel Mountains for a few days. Mr. Flynn is described as a white male, approximately...

Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Theft In Stevenson Ranch

Stevenson Ranch: Public Safety Report for the week of 03/06/17 to 03/12/17. 03/0817 Burglary – 26200 block of Valencia Boulevard Two males (no further details) pried the door open to a classroom and made entry. Nothing was taken. 03/09/17 Petty Theft – 25400 the block of The Old Road A male...

Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Theft In Saugus

Saugus: Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 03/06/17 – 03/12/17 03/06/17 Vehicle Burglary – 27500 block of Caraway Lane An unknown suspect shattered the victim’s front passenger window. The suspect stole a laptop from the front passenger seat of the vehicle. 03/06/17 Petty...

Crime Blotter: Petty Thefts, Assault In Valencia

Valencia: Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 03/06/2017 to 03/12/2017 03/06/2017 Monday Burglary (Vehicle) 23700 block of Via Tomas An unknown suspect entered the victim’s vehicle by shattering the window and stealing her purse. The purse was on the floor of her vehicle. Burglary...

Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Assault in Canyon Country

Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Canyon Country: March 6, 2017 – March 12, 2017 03/06/17 Attempt Carjacking- 21700 block of Golden Triangle Road One suspect was arrested when he opened the victim’s vehicle passenger door and leaned inside. The victim stated the suspect saw her...

State Superintendent Disappointed in Trump’s Education Budget
Friday, Mar 17, 2017

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is very disappointing and goes in the wrong direction with funding cuts that would hurt disadvantaged children, after school programs, teacher training, and other important services. Torlakson...

New Reservation System Coming to California State Parks

Starting this August, Californians will make their state parks camping and tour reservations through a new, faster, easier to use reservation system that features more open access to data. ReserveCalifornia will go live for all parks on August 1. A variety of features will be phased in between then...

DoD: Dozens of Terrorists Killed in U.S. Airstrike in Syria

By Lisa Ferdinando, DoD News / Defense Media Activity   Military officials believe dozens of core al-Qaida leaders were killed in a U.S. strike in Jinah, Syria, on Thursday, according to a Pentagon spokesman. Speaking to reporters today and in a later written statement, Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, the...

Knight Resubmits Bill to Block Cemex-Soledad Mine
Thursday, Mar 16, 2017

Cemex area in Soledad Canyon Representative Steve Knight, CA-25, reintroduced a bipartisan measure on Thursday that would prevent Cemex or any other company from mining in Soledad Canyon. H.R. 1557, The Soledad Canyon Consistency Act, co-sponsored by nearby Representatives Judy Chu (CA-27), Rep. Adam...

Former Power Ranger, Green Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Roommate

Ricardo Medina Jr. A 38-year-old man best known for his role in the Power Rangers television series pleaded guilty Thursday in the stabbing death of his roommate, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Ricardo Medina of Green Valley entered the plea to one felony count of voluntary...

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1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
emergency landing
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
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