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1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
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Arrest Made in Wrong-Way Driver Incident on Interstate 5
Thursday, Jul 13, 2017

A wrong-way driver on the 5 freeway was arrested for driving the influence after ramming into a CHP vehicle during rush hour Wednesday evening. The suspect drove southbound on the northbound I-5 starting from Magic Mountain Parkway at about 5:30 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol report. Read...

Fistfight in Canyon Country Leads to Arrest for Assault, Child Endangerment
Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

A Santa Clarita man is facing child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapons charges after his arrest in Canyon Country. Photo: Mauricio LaPlante A fistfight led to the arrest of a Santa Clarita man on charges of child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly crashed his...

Paul Walker Parts Thief Arrested for Handgun Assault in Castaic
Thursday, Jun 1, 2017

A man who pleaded no contest to stealing the bumper from Paul Walker’s Porsche after the “Fast and the Furious” star’s fiery fatal crash is now in jail again in lieu of nearly $1 million bail. A man who pleaded to stealing the bumper from Paul Walker’s Porsche after the “Fast and the Furious”...

Juvenile Camp Worker Accused of Assault, Victims Sought
Thursday, Jan 26, 2017

[District Atty.] – A Los Angeles County probation officer is expected to be arraigned today on charges of sexually assaulting girls at a youth camp, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Oscar David Calderon Jr. (dob 2/28/84) was charged in case BA453651 with two counts...

Assault Suspect Arrested at Canyon Country Home
Friday, Jul 1, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley deputies arrested an assault suspect Thursday night in Canyon Country, after receiving information the wanted man was near his home. Robert Louis, 61, was arrested near Flo and Fanchon lanes in Canyon Country, around 8 p.m. Thursday. For the full story, click [here].

SCV Officers Investigate Possible Deadly Weapon Assault in Castaic
Friday, Feb 19, 2016

Officers with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are investigating a possible assault with a deadly weapon in Castaic. A witness reported several sheriff’s deputies with guns drawn at the Castaic Inn in the 31000 block of Ridge Route Road. Click here to read the full story.

Accused of Terrorizing American Beauty Neighbors, Man is Charged with Assault
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2015

Deputy Chris Craft, zone leader for eastern Canyon Country. A Canyon Country man who residents say terrorized the American Beauty condo complex is awaiting a hearing for an assault with a deadly weapon charge next week. Alejandro Christian Martinez, 22, of Canyon Country, is accused of assault with a...

Woman Accused of Assaulting Sister with Deadly Weapon
Saturday, Nov 29, 2014

[KHTS] – A woman was arrested Saturday after allegedly assaulting her sister with a deadly weapon during a dispute at a residence in Stevenson Ranch. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to the reported assault at the 2500 block of Fitzgerald Avenue at about 1:40 p.m., according...

Dec. 3: Learn How to Avoid Becoming an Assault Victim
Tuesday, Nov 25, 2014

The College of the Canyons student-led Social Issues Forum Club will host an engaging presentation on sexual assault prevention, with students, staff and community members of all ages invited to attend. Primarily designed to help inform the campus and surrounding community, the presentation will help...

Wanted: Info on Suspect in Canyon Country Crimes
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2014

On Saturday, November 1, 2014, deputies assigned to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a parking lot located at 19200 Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country regarding a robbery that had just occurred. A 35-year-old female (victim) reported that while she was loading her groceries...

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The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates invite residents of the Santa Clarita Valley to the annual Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House event to be held Saturday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Open House
1906 - Bobby Batugo, World Champion Mixologist in the 1970s, born in The Philippines [story]
Bobby Batugo
Starting Monday, April 29, construction on the South Fork Trail will begin to replace a portion of the lodgepole fencing, the city of Santa Clarita announced.
South Fork Trail Construction to Begin April 29
College of the Canyons dual-sport athlete Sam Regez will continue his career at University of Portland with plans to run on both the cross country and track and field programs.
COC Standout Sam Regez Signs with University of Portland
An entertainment industry initiative to support the voices of California State University, Northridge film and TV students was celebrated with a recent screening of stories they created. 
‘Changing Lenses’ Initiative Lends Voice to CSUN Film, TV Students
How important is Film and Tourism to the Santa Clarita Valley Economy? 
SCVEDC Delves into Santa Clarita Film, Tourism Impact
Earlier this month, a team of biology students at The Master’s University won a distinguished award at one of the oldest intercollegiate research conferences in the country.
TMU Biology Students Earn Recognition at Annual Research Conference
Lisa Zamroz has announced her intent to step down as the head coach of The Master's University's women's basketball team effective July 1, 2024.
TMU Women’s Basketball Coach to Resign
Spring heralds a time of renewal and rejuvenation, not just in the natural world, but within our homes and lives as well.
Cameron Smyth | Spring Cleaning Your Neighborhood
College of the Canyons student-athletes Gigi Garcia (softball) and Hannes Yngve (men's golf) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 15-20.
COC Names Gigi Garcia, Hannes Yngve Athletes of the Week
California Institute of the Arts' Community Weekend kicks off on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, April 28.
April 26-28: Community Weekend Returns to CalArts
May is National Foster Parent Appreciation Month! Celebrate by applying to become a resource parent and fostering or foster-adopting siblings.
May 16: Children’s Bureau Foster Care Orientation
Santa Clarita resident Edina Lemus has been appointed Administrator of the Veterans Home of California in Lancaster by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Newsom Appoints SCV Resident Veterans Home Administrator
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled Lane Closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
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