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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Group Delivers Petition Backing Bill to Block Cemex Mine
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013

Andrew Fried, president of Safe Action for the Environment Safe Action for the Environment Inc. has submitted a 3,588-signature petition to key lawmakers in support of legislation to prevent a proposed 56-million-ton sand and gravel mine from being developed in Soledad Canyon. “We’re very proud of...

How to Avoid Job-Killing Budget Cuts
Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer When it comes to the fiscal challenges facing our country, Republicans always insist on taking the hard road. They nearly set off a recession by waiting until just after New Year’s Eve to agree to keep taxes from rising for millions of middle-class families. They caused...

Feinstein-Boxer Bill Would Honor Buffalo Soldiers

[Sen. Feinstein] – U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) introduced the Buffalo Soldiers in the National Parks Study Act this week. The bill commemorates the Buffalo Soldiers, the Army’s first all-African-American units, and the critical role they played in the early years of...

Boxer Bill Would Add Tax Return Check-off Box to Help Homeless Vets
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer [Sen. Boxer] – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) joined with Sens. Mark Begich (D-AK), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Chris Coons (D-DE), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on Tuesday to introduce legislation to help end homelessness among our...

Obama Signs Boxer Bill Renaming Peak; McKeon Carried Bill in House
Friday, Jan 11, 2013

President Obama signed S. 925 (Boxer, D-Calif.) into law Friday, renaming a mountain peak in Mono County for 1950s Olympian and former Mono County Supervisor Andrea Lawrence, who died in 2009. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), whose 25th congressional district includes the area, carried...

Enough With the Fiscal Cliffs Already
Monday, Jan 7, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer Not every issue is a fiscal cliff. This week we had a real fiscal cliff that needed to be addressed. Without action by Congress, tax rates for millions of middle-class families were set to rise. Tax breaks like the child tax credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit and the tuition...

City Says Boxer Will Bring Back Cemex Bill
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012

Sen. Barbara Boxer plans to reintroduce a bill that will compensate a mining company for local land and stop a massive sand-and-gravel mine from moving into Soledad Canyon, according to city officials. A local delegation that went to Washington to discuss a controversial sand-and-gravel mine project...

Boxer Bill Would Cut Long Lines on Election Day
Wednesday, Dec 5, 2012

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer [Sen. Boxer] – U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer introduced the LINE Act on Wednesday – election reform legislation designed to guarantee that all American voters can cast a ballot in federal elections without facing hours-long delays at their polling places. Boxer said, “It...

Senate Passes Boxer Bill Barring Sex Offenders from Military Service
Friday, Nov 30, 2012

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer [Sen. Boxer] – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., issued the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed her amendment banning anyone convicted of a felony sexual assault from joining our armed forces. The policy was put in place administratively by Defense...

Boxer Adds Voice to Call for Gas-Price Inquiry
Tuesday, Oct 9, 2012

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer [Sen. Boxer] – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., called on the Department of Justice’s Oil and Gas Price Fraud Working Group on Monday to investigate the recent spike in gas prices hitting Californians at the pump. “Californians have too often been victimized as...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
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.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
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.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
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.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
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.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
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]
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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.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
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.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
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.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
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.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
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.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
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.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
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. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
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.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
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.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
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