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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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Former Power Ranger, Green Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Stabbing Roommate
Thursday, Mar 16, 2017

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...

SCV Sheriff’s Deputies Respond to Purse Snatching Report

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of a purse snatching incident in Valencia on Thursday afternoon. The suspect allegedly stole the victim’s purse from her grocery cart while she was shopping, according to a tweet by SCV Sheriff’s Station officials. Read the full...

LASD Ramps Up Enforcement for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day has become one of the nation’s favorite holidays to celebrate and party. Unfortunately, too many people are taking to the roads after drinking, making the holiday one of our most dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 252 people lost...

Federal Funding Directed to Recovery after Winter Storms in California

Representative Steve Knight, CA-25, commended a decision by the President to declare a major disaster in the California that will direct federal funds to the state’s recovery efforts. The order issued on Thursday makes funds available to State, tribal, and eligible local governments as well as certain...

Crime Blotter: Arson, Theft in Canyon Country

Here is the Canyon Country Crime Report for February 27, 2017 – March 5, 2017. 02/27/17 Arson- 13100 block of Soledad Canyon Road Person(s) unknown set fire to a vehicle causing approximately $80,000 in damage. Vehicle Burglary- 18500 block of Himalayan Court Person(s) unknown forced entry into...

Jury Finds Ex-Sheriff Baca Guilty of Obstructing FBI
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2017

Sheriff Lee Baca In former Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca’s obstruction trial, a prosecutor likened efforts to obstruct the FBI investigation to a chess match in which Baca was the king, and his underlings were pawns. In contrast, Baca argued that his involvement in the scheme was non-existent,...

Human Remains Found Near Golden Valley Possibly Female

The human remains discovered near Golden Valley High last week are suspected to be that of a female as the investigation continues. The remains were first discovered around noon March 7, about a quarter-mile west of Robert C. Lee Parkway. Records show that the case has been labeled as a “Jane Doe,”...

Coroners ID Bridgeport Victim, Case Being Investigated as Possible Suicide

A man who died at the hospital Monday after being found injured in the parking lot of a Valencia apartment complex has been identified, and the case is being investigated as a possible suicide, officials said. Coroner’s officials identified the man as Lucas Rodriguez, 20, of Valencia. For the full...

Deputies Called to Investigate Suspicious ‘Man Down’ Reports
Tuesday, Mar 14, 2017

Fire responders requested the assistance of Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies after finding a man lying in a pool of blood in the Bridgeport apartment complex in Valencia Monday. Emergency responders were first called out at 2:53 p.m. Monday afternoon after reports of a “man down with...

Baca Corruption Retrial in Hands of Jury

Sheriff Lee Baca Jurors began deliberations Monday afternoon in the second obstruction trial of former Sheriff Lee Baca, whom prosecutors say conspired with his underlings to thwart an investigation into inmate abuse at two jails. After U.S District Judge Percy Anderson had instructed them, the 12 members...

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Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs: The Fifth Annual Business for Artists Conference is seeking speakers ready to share real-world tools, strategies and insights for building sustainable and creative careers.
Creative Entrepreneurs Sought as Speakers for Business for Artists Event
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Start the Year with a Splash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
As 2025 ends, you may be considering all sorts of new activities that you hope will invigorate and fulfill you in 2026. Why not consider being a local volunteer?
New Year, New You: Why Not Volunteer?
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Through Jan. 22: SCV Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program
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
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