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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]

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SCV Air Quality Unhealthy for Everyone Monday

Monday, Jul 30, 2018

Air quality is unhealthy for everyone in the Santa Clarita Valley again Monday, according to an advisory from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The advisory also warns of unhealthy air quality for all individuals in the East San Gabriel Valley, and unhealthy for sensitive individuals in...

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV

Thursday, Jun 21, 2018

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for all individuals in Santa Clarita Valley and for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley area tomorrow, Friday, June 22. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser,...

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SCV Air Quality to be Unhealthy on Saturday

Friday, Jun 8, 2018

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, according to an alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District Friday afternoon. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the...

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Air Quality Advisory Issued for SCV

Monday, Jun 4, 2018

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in East San Gabriel Valley and Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Tuesday, June 5. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working...

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No Indoor, Outdoor Wood Burning on Wednesday Due to Bad Air Quality

Wednesday, Jan 3, 2018

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential no-burn alert effective Wednesday, January 3 through midnight on Thursday, January 4, 2018, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San...

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CSUN Campus Closed, Classes Canceled

Thursday, Dec 7, 2017

CSUN campus is closed and classes have been canceled for Thursday. High winds and smoke from the fires in and around the San Fernando Valley have affected air quality on campus and traffic conditions. University officials are closely monitoring the situation and will post updates as necessary. Students,...

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Updated: SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Saturday

Friday, Aug 18, 2017

Friday’s alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District that air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley has been extended through Saturday. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working...

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SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Saturday

Friday, Jul 28, 2017

Air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the Santa Clarita Valley on Saturday, according to an alert from the South Coast Air Quality Management District. The alert also applies to sensitive individuals in the San Gabriel Mountains, the East San Gabriel Valley, the West San Gabriel...

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Air Quality Advisory for Sensitive Individuals in SCV

Tuesday, Jul 25, 2017

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley Tuesday. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in Santa Clarita Valley with heart disease,...

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Updated: SCV Air Quality Unhealthy Wednesday

Tuesday, Jul 11, 2017

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the San Gabriel Mountains and Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in the San Gabriel...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 25) 1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]	Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders 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.	CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation 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.	Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding 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.	Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 24) 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]
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm 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.	Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda 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.	Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer 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.	Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float 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.	CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe 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.	NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man 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.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 23) 1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]	Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library 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.	Mandatory Changes Are Coming to Employment Posters	Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period 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. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday 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.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.	Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours 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.	SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship 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.	Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.	Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.	Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.