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1970 - Groundbreaking of County Civic Center in Valencia [story]
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Dog Whisperer Under Investigation for Possible Animal Cruelty
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

Saugus resident Cesaar Millan. Photo: CesarsWay.com Cesar Millan is under fire after an episode of his Nat Geo WILD series “Cesar 911” showed what some are calling animal cruelty. Authorities were called to Millan’s Santa Clarita dog psychology center on Blue Cloud Road Thursday night...

Couple Pleads No Contest to Animal Cruelty, Drug Possession Charges
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016

The couple allegedly found with heroin and a tied up cat in the back of their car have pleaded no contest to drug possession and animal cruelty charges. Tyler Scott Vest, 23, of Valencia and Kylie Stringer, 26, a caregiver from Canyon Country each face one misdemeanor count of cruelty to an animal. Both...

Deputies Rescue Abused Cat During Drug Bust
Sunday, Jan 10, 2016

Two alert Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Deputies approached a suspicious car behind a closed business Saturday night. The occupants of the vehicle were in possession of narcotics. As the deputies were searching the vehicle, they found a cat buried upside-down in a cat carrier. As they removed the cat out...

Leona Valley Woman Sentenced to Jail Time for Neglecting Horses
Wednesday, Oct 28, 2015

A 35-year-old woman has been sentenced to two years in county jail after pleading no contest to animal cruelty for starving a horse to death in Leona Valley, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced today. Aron Emily Jacques of Santa Clarita entered her plea yesterday to one...

Asst. Palmdale Schools Chief Charged with Dog Fighting, Child Abuse, more
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014

[District Attorney] – An assistant superintendent at the Palmdale Unified School District pleaded not guilty today to more than two dozen charges including dog fighting and animal cruelty, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Lyle Riggs said Pauline...

SCV Woman Charged with Animal Cruelty; Allegedly Starved Horses at Leona Valley Stable
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014

A 34-year-old Santa Clarita woman has been charged with multiple counts of animal cruelty in connection with the starvation of several horses in Leona Valley, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. Deputy District Attorney Daniel Rochmes said Aron Emily Jacques (dob 10/2/80)...

Man Pleads No Contest After Beating Dog with Chain
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2014

A Murrieta man charged with beating his German shepherd, Kaiser, with a metal chain leash while in Castaic has pleaded no contest to an animal cruelty charge. Mohamad Taghavi, 30, is expected to appear in court Oct. 8 for sentencing, said Ricardo Santiago, spokesman for the district attorney’s...

Castaic Dog Beating: Man Charged with Animal Cruelty
Friday, Sep 12, 2014

A 30-year-old man was charged Friday with beating his German Shepherd, Kaiser, with a metal chain leash, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Emily Cole said Mohamad Taghavi (dob 1/26/84) faces one felony count of cruelty to an animal with the allegation...

Charges Filed in Lancaster Dog Abuse Case
Thursday, Feb 13, 2014

[District Atty] – A woman was charged today with abusing her dog in her home near Lancaster, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Deputy District Attorney Ani Bailey said Desiree Lenore Martinez, 41 (dob 9/14/72), is charged with two counts each of cruelty to an animal...

Man Who Speared Pets Won’t Fight Animal Cruelty Charges
Monday, Nov 4, 2013

Jared Foster [KHTS] – A Castaic man pleaded no contest to charges that he killed two household pets with a homemade spear. “Defendant Jared Foster pleaded no contest today to two counts of animal cruelty,” said Shiara Davila-Morales, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s...

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Jersey Mike’s is hosting an all-day fundraiser for Carousel Ranch’s 12th Annual “Carousel Wishes & Valentine Kisses” Campaign on Thursday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Feb. 12: Jersey Mike’s Hosts Carousel Ranch Fundraiser at All SCV Locations
SCV Water is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24, 2026,  while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the Agency’s imported water  supply.
Feb. 17: SCV Water Customers Asked to Temporarily Pause All Outdoor Water Use During Castaic Lake Maintenance
<strong>1970</strong> - Groundbreaking of County Civic Center in Valencia [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw7001.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw7001.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw7001.jpg" alt="Civic Center" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, (D-Chatsworth), Chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, has announced that the Protecting Veterans from Predatory Practices Act (SB 694) was signed into law, strengthening California’s protections for veterans and service members seeking the benefits they have earned.
Legislation to Protect Veterans From ‘Claim Sharks’ Signed Into Law
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of a new episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast, featuring a video-focused, behind-the-scenes tour of the Barnyard at William S. Hart Park.
Santa Clarita Voices Takes Viewers Inside the Hart Park Barnyard in New Episode
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced that it has resumed full operations and has returned to regular serving hours.
SCV Food Pantry Resumes Full Operations, Names Interim Executive Director
Back by popular demand, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Theft Task Force, is hosting another “Etch & Catch” event, a free catalytic converter etching service designed to help prevent vehicle theft and enhance community safety.
Feb. 21: SCV Sheriff’s Station Hosts ‘Etch & Catch’ at Santa Clarita City Hall
The Third Annual SCV Eco-Alliance Film Festival will be held Saturday, March 7 at Aliso Hall at College of the Canyons. This event is free of charge and complimentary parking is also available.
March 7: Third Annual Free SCV Eco-Alliance Film Fest at College of the Canyons
The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against measles after local health departments have notified the state of multiple recent cases of measles.
CDPH Urges Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise Across Multiple Counties
It was a different day on Saturday, Feb. 7, but had virtually the same result as that of Friday, Feb. 6, as The Master's University baseball team again dropped game one but came back to win game two to salvage an overall split (2-2) in the double doubleheader series against Bushnell University (OR).
Another Doubleheader Split for TMU Baseball
Jazen Guillory's jumper as time expired in overtime was the game-winner as The Master's University men's basketball team defeated Embry-Riddle 87-85 Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.
Mustangs Get Thrilling Overtime Road Win
Allie Miller poured in 25 points to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 71-64 win over the Embry-Riddle Eagles Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Fly Over Eagles in Road Win
College of the Canyons swimming competed at the annual Larry Baratte Invitational hosted by Ventura College on Saturday, Feb. 7 with the season-opening meet also serving as the Western State Conference preview event.
Canyons Divers Provide Points at Season-Opening Larry Baratte Invite
College of the Canyons started the 2026 track & field season with a limited run at the annual Moorpark College Multis and Season Opener meet held Feb. 6-7.
Cougars Track Teams Compete at Moorpark College Season Opener
College of the Canyons softball recorded a pair of lopsided victories over Santiago Canyon College on Friday, Feb. 6 at Whitten Field, as sophomore Akane Gonzalez led the way from the circle.
Cougars Shut Down Santiago Canyon to Sweep Doubleheader
<strong>2013</strong> - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank">report</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ntsb.jpg" alt="NTSB report on helicopter crash" style="width:110px;border:0;margin-top:6px;"> </a>
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Feb. 12 : CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The College of the Canyons Valencia Campus will hold an American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Feb. 17-18. at the campus cafeteria.
Feb. 17-18: American Red Cross Blood Drive at COC
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has announced that John Lite is now serving as the organization’s Board President for the 2026–2027 term.
John Lite Named SCV Boys & Girls Club Board President
The California Department of Transportation has announced major steps in strengthening its commitment to public transportation by establishing a new Deputy Director for Transit and Rail Programs and restoring the Division of Mass Transportation to create a dedicated team focused on providing faster, more reliable and connected transit services statewide.
Caltrans Establishes New Deputy Director for Transit, Rail Programs
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the first hospital’s in Southern California to improve treatment of “widowmaker” heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy, the first and only FDA-approved therapy that could reduce muscle damage in heart attack patients after percutaneous intervention.
Henry Mayo Cardiovascular Center Offers SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy
SCVi Charter School is redefining college readiness with the launch of College Connect, an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school experience.
SCVi Charter School Launches College Connect
SCV Water urges customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24. During that period, the California Department of Water Resources will conduct a second round of scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake to complete pipeline repairs.
Feb. 17-24: Pause SCV Outdoor Water Use
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of three productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 15.
Feb. 9-15: Three Productions Filming in SCV
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