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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Hart District Details Steps to Insure Student Safety
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2018

The William S. Hart Union High School District outlines its efforts to ensure student safety at school in a post on the district’s website. The “Safety Planning and Emergency Preparedness” overview, which is also being added to the websites of Hart District schools, is included in its...

March 3: Hart Regiment’s Shoe Fundraiser Collection Day
Monday, Feb 26, 2018

Bring any gently worn, used and new shoes to Hart High School, Saturday, Mar. 3 and help the Hart Regiment Band & Color Guard reach their goal of 300 bags of 25 pair so they can raise $3,000. Shoes may be dropped off from 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The school is located at 24825 Newhall Ave, Santa...

March 7: Hart District’s ‘How to Protect Your Teen from Social Media Dangers’

The William S. Hart Union High School District Parent and Student Empowerment presents: “How to Protect Your Teen from Social Media Dangers,” featuring Capt. Carlos Marquez, LASD Special Victims Bureau and Nancy Lambert, Common Sense Education. Wednesday, Mar. 7 at Rio Norte Junior High School...

Feb. 28: Hart District Governing Board Regular Meeting
Friday, Feb 23, 2018

The next regular meeting of the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District is Wednesday, February 28 at the Administrative Center, 21380 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita 91350. A closed session starts at 6 p.m. with agenda items including personnel issues, ratification of student...

State Education Department Sets New Social Emotional Learning Guidelines

SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Education has released new guiding principles for teaching social and emotional skills, to help educators ensure students have the skills for success in school, careers and in the community. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson made the...

West Ranch Student Charged with Making Criminal Threats

School administrators at West Ranch High School contacted school resource officers on Thursday afternoon after they became aware of an alleged social media threat made by a student. School resource officers initiated an immediate investigation and detained a 17-year-old male student on charges of making...

Sulphur Springs Schools Lauded by Assistance League
Thursday, Feb 22, 2018

The Sulphur Springs Union School District was recognized Wednesday evening with the Operation School Bell Award given by the National Assistance League. This was the first time the award was given since the League’s (Santa Clarita chapter) inception in 1989. The school district was honored for...

March 10: ‘Hope and a Future’ Run Fundraiser at West Creek Park
Wednesday, Feb 21, 2018

The “Hope and a Future Run” 1k/5k/10k race at West Creek Park benefiting children with developmental disabilities at the Imago Dei School at Trinity Classical Academy is set for Saturday, March 10 starting at 7:30 a.m. The 1K Kids’ Race will take place at 9 a.m. and there will be a...

Hart District Celebrates Career Education Month
Monday, Feb 19, 2018

The William S. Hart Union High School District’s Career & College Readiness Department is celebrating Career Education Month in February by providing students a variety of pathways to success. Animal lovers can check out the Animal Science classes and career pathway (major) [here]. Students...

Arroyo Seco, Saugus High Team for Career Pathways Panels

Arroyo Seco Junior High School and Saugus High School have partnered to introduce Career Pathways to students, with automotive technology the focus of the next panel on Friday, February 23. The grassroots effort began in January with Saugus Aerospace Engineering students visiting Arroyo Seco, where they...

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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]
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
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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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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