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Salesman Arrested at Off-duty Cop’s Home
Saturday, Jan 3, 2015

Editor’s Note: On Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, a Los Angeles Superior Court jury awarded the salesman $750,000, finding that the off-duty officer was wrong to have pointed a gun at him and detained him. KHTS has updated its original story with the details. Original story, Jan. 3, 2015 An allegedly aggressive...

Suspect in Canyon Country Break-ins Arrested
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives arrested a suspect for a pair of alleged Canyon Country break-ins Wednesday after residents reported suspicious activity. Deputies received a call from a Santa Clarita resident of the 16700 block of Bainbury Street in Canyon Country around 11:08 a.m.,...

Wanted: Information About 2-time AT&T Store Burglars
Friday, Sep 26, 2014

On Friday, August 15, 2014, at approximately 6:40 pm, a burglary was reported from the AT&T retailer located at the 26400 block of Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita. Five Black male suspects (ages 18-22) entered the location and stole cell phones and tablets. The suspects ripped the devices from...

Sheriff: Criminals Can See Your Open Garage Door, Car Window
Tuesday, Sep 16, 2014

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are noting a rise in crimes of opportunity they say are related to the current heat wave. The hot weather also is making it especially dangerous to leave an animal or pet behind in a car, officials said. With the hot weather, residents often will crack...

Man Caught with Meth, Stolen Goods; Deputies Looking for Bike Owner

On Saturday, September 6, 2014 at approximately 9:30pm Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies saw a man riding a bicycle in the area of the 18900 block of Soledad Canyon Road.  As the man rode from a dark alley the deputies attempted to detain him.  The man failed to stop and rode away on...

3 Jailed for Burglary in Castaic
Thursday, Aug 7, 2014

[KHTS] – Two men and a woman were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of burglary after allegedly attempting to steal a television from a home in Castaic. A Castaic resident called the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station after witnessing two people enter a neighbor’s home and walk out with the...

Thieves Break Doors to Steal iPads from Pinetree Elementary
Wednesday, Jul 30, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are investigating a July 22 report of vandalism and burglary at Pinetree Community Elementary School in Canyon Country. Six iPads were taken, a set of master keys was stolen and several doors were vandalized, according to Lynn David,...

2 Palmdale Men Sentenced for SCV Crime Spree
Friday, Jul 25, 2014

[KHTS] – Two Palmdale men charged with a string of robberies in the Santa Clarita Valley in 2013 accepted a plea bargain this month. Abraham Bautista, 20, and Joshua Right, 21, pleaded no contest and were sentenced on July 18, said Ricardo Santiago, spokesman for the Los Angeles County District...

Detectives Looking for Owners of Stolen Property
Monday, Jul 21, 2014

On Tuesday, July 15,  deputies assigned to the Parks Bureau of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department arrested Manuel Cortez, a 33-year-old male from Val Verde (unincorporated Los Angeles County) for his alleged involvement in a residential “hot prowl” burglary. This burglary took place on...

Burglars Cut Through Wall to Steal $300K in Jewels
Monday, Mar 10, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are investigating a middle-of-the-night Saugus jewelry store burglary that netted several hundred thousand dollars in jewels, officials said Monday. In the early morning hours Sunday, the thieves apparently used the roof of an Indian...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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