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1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]

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SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Wednesday, Aug 31, 2016

There were two fatal crashes Wednesday in the Santa Clarita Valley. Wednesday marks the 15th anniversary of the shooting of Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian. The man who was found dead in the wash in Monday afternoon has been identified as 56-year-old Leonard John Voeltner. Governor Jerry Brown...

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SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Tuesday, Aug 30, 2016

A heat wave has come to the Santa Clarita Valley on Tuesday and is expected to stick around till at least Thursday. Tuesday marks 3 years since Bryce Laspisa went missing near Castaic Lake. Nine names will be added to the Youth Grove Memorial in Central Park during this year’s Evening of Remembrance. A...

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SCV NewsBreak for Monday, August 29, 2016

Monday, Aug 29, 2016

A toddler who was rushed to the hospital last weekend after being found unresponsive in a pool, died monday morning. Friends and family are raising funeral funds for a Canyon Country man who died in a crash on Angeles Crest Highway. Carousel Ranch’s biggest fundraiser of the year kicked off Saturday...

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SCV NewsBreak for Friday, August 26, 2016

Friday, Aug 26, 2016

A five-car collision left one man in the hospital with minor injuries early Friday. High School football starts Friday night. Plus, the top headlines of this week and upcoming family events. SCV NewsBreak is a co-presentation of KHTS AM-1220 and SCVTV. It can be viewed on both organizations’ websites...

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SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, August 25, 2016

Thursday, Aug 25, 2016

The couple who are suspected of kidnapping a dead woman’s children are in custody Thursday after officers in Pueblo, Colorado arrested them. Local law enforcement and family of Mariano Sanchez, the man who was killed in a hit and run in Newhall on Sunday evening, is planning a fundraiser to help...

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SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016

The kidnapped children, who are all under the age of 5 went missing after the body of their mother, Kimberly Harvill, was found alongside the road in a remote area of Lebec earlier this month have been found. A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the 126 early Wednesday morning after...

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SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Tuesday, Aug 23, 2016

Deputies have released surveillance camera footage of the deadly hit and run that happened on Sunday evening near the Polynesian Mobile Home Park, hoping to gather more information on this fatal collision. L.A. county issued a warning on Tuesday against the use of a synthetic cannabinoid drug, known...

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SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Tuesday, Aug 16, 2016

Local law enforcement is seeking the publics help in identifying a man and woman who robbed a mom who was picking up her son from school. California lawmakers unanimously approved a proposal that would allow bystanders to break into cars to save animals. Students everywhere learn about space but not...

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SCV NewsBreak for Monday, August 15, 2016

Monday, Aug 15, 2016

A woman is dead after her car went over the side of San Francisquito Canyon Road and erupted in flames on Saturday evening. There are 12 candidates who’ve filed to be on the ballot for the Santa Clarita City Council election, two of which are City Council incumbents. Two men were honored for helping...

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SCV NewsBreak for Friday, August 12, 2016

Friday, Aug 12, 2016

Los Angeles County just received some more help for the fire season. The Santa Clarita Valley’s Olympians are continuing to have success. Coming up this weekend are a variety of events. There were some big headlines this past week. SCV NewsBreak is a co-presentation of KHTS AM-1220 and SCVTV. It...

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Today in SCV History (July 25) 1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]	Ocean Water Warning for July 24 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:	Los Angeles County Revamps 24/7 Help Line to Integrate Access to Mental Health & Substance Use Services The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.	Aug. 10: “Clear the Shelter Kick off Party” at Castaic Shelter Next Month Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10.	Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.	DMV to Host Community Hackathons to Facilitate Additional Uses for Mobile Driver’s License The California Department of Motor Vehicles invites businesses, public agencies and innovators to apply to join two community “hackathons” to promote additional uses for the California mobile Driver’s License.
Saugus Union School District to Put Facility Measure on November Ballot In an effort to maintain transparency with the entire Saugus Union School District community, SUSD is announcing that the Governing Board of the Saugus Union School District will consider placing a school facility measure onto the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot.	Princess Cruises Reveals Epic 2026 Alaska Season Princess Cruises, the leading cruise line in Alaska, today unveiled its biggest-ever Alaska season for 2026, highlighted by the debut of the newest ship in its fleet, Star Princess.	July 24: Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a traffic safety operation on, July 24 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk.	SCV Chamber Announces Honorees For Second Annual Black Business Month Celebration The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce today announced the honorees for its second Annual Black Business Month Celebration, taking place at California Institute of the Arts on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 5:30 p.m.	Today in SCV History (July 24) 1864 - Walker/Reynier family patriarch Jean Joseph Reynier, then 15, arrives in Sand Canyon from France; eventually homesteads 1,200 acres [story]	El-Farra Earns Coaches Associations’ Student-Athlete Scholarship College of the Canyons graduating sophomore Jonah El-Farra has been named a California Community Colleges Men's Basketball Coaches Associations (CCCMBCA) student-athlete scholarship recipient for the 2023-24 season.
Supes Unanimously Approve Creation of Ethics Commission, Reform The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved Tuesday a motion introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Chair Lindsey P. Horvath that directs the creation of an independent Ethics Commission and ethics reform measures to improve transparency and create greater oversight in County government.	Aug. 4: Call for Art ‘Body & Presence’ Exhibit Deadline The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for its upcoming “Body & Presence” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Canyon Country Community Center during the City's annual Business for Artists Conference.	After Historic Run, TMU Coach Zach Schroeder Steps Down Zach Schroeder, the head coach for The Master’s University track and cross country programs, is stepping down to be closer to family.	July 24: SCV Senior Center Wellness Program Lecture on Kidney Health The community is invited to an SCV Senior Center Health and Wellness program lecture “Let’s Talk About Kidney Health” on Wednesday, July 24, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.	Five Cougars Taking Skills to Next Level College of the Canyons baseball is sending five players to four-year universities to continue their academic journeys and athletic careers following the 2024 season.	Pitcher Mack Skeels Commits to Mustangs Baseball The Master's University baseball has signed pitcher Mack Skeels to join the team for the 2025 season.
L.A. County’s Drug-Related Overdose Deaths Plateau for First Time in Decade Drug-related overdose and poisoning deaths plateaued for the first time in ten years in 2023 in Los Angeles County, a new Los Angeles County Department of Public Health analysis of Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner data has found.	Vector Control Launches Summer Safeguarding Campaign As temperatures soar in Los Angeles, so do the numbers of mosquitoes and their relentless, itchy bites.	Today in SCV History (July 23) 1982 - Vic Morrow & two child actors killed in helicopter crash at Indian Dunes during filming of "Twilight Zone: The Movie" [story]	Ken Striplin \| City Cinemas Brings Back Movies Under the Stars Picture this…a cozy blanket laid out on the grass, the warm evening breeze and your favorite film playing on the big screen.	Former Hart High Standout Honored at White House’s NCAA Sports Day The California State University, Los Angeles Golden Eagle volleyball team, which included middle blocker Shelby Grubbs from Newhall, was welcomed to the White House on Monday, alongside other national champions from the past academic year, to celebrate their accomplishments as part of NCAA Sports Day.	Sept. 7: ‘Silents Under the Stars’ Returns to Hart Park The Friends of Hart Park - in partnership with the Natural History Museum and Los Angeles County Parks - is pleased to announce the return of their signature event “Silents Under the Stars” on Saturday, Sept. 7, starting at 6 p.m., at William S. Hart Park.