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1938 - Brand-new Lockheed transport plane crashes in Agua Dulce; all 9 perish including 2 infants [story]
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No Injuries Reported After Big Rig Goes Over I-5 Embankment
Tuesday, Jun 8, 2021

A big rig went over the side of Interstate 5 north of Castaic Tuesday, prompting a full emergency response. The incident was reported on southbound lanes of Interstate 5 at the brake check in the Angeles National Forest, north of Castaic, just after 1 p.m., according to Los Angeles County Fire Department...

SCV Motorcycle Deputy Injured In Collision With Big Rig
Wednesday, Apr 28, 2021

By Kev Kurdoghlian & Emily Alvarenga Signal Staff Writers A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station motorcycle deputy was critically injured in a traffic collision with a big rig in Valencia Wednesday morning. The deputy, identified by Sheriff Alex Villanueva as Chad Perrigo, of the Los Angeles...

Driver Found Dead in Big Rig Along Grapevine
Thursday, Dec 26, 2019

A dead body was found in a big rig in the Grapevine Thursday morning, according to California Highway Patrol officers. “It looks like he was asleep in the sleeper berth, and passed away in his sleep,” said Officer Tom Bey, with the CHP Fort Tejon office. “That is preliminary.” Officials said...

Big Rig Plunges Down Embankment, Spills 100 Gallons of Diesel on I-5
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2019

A big rig traveling through the Grapevine, hauling condensed milk on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, crashed through a guardrail and plunged down an embankment, injuring the driver and spilling 100 gallons of diesel. No milk was spilled in the solo vehicle crash, officials said. Shortly after 4:45...

Big Rig Jackknifes in Grapevine, Causes Spill, Blocks Lanes
Friday, Nov 29, 2019

A big rig was one of several vehicles reported to have spun out in the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 Friday morning, causing the tractor-trailer to jackknife and prompting the shutdown of the two inside lanes. The incident happened shortly after 4:45 a.m., in the northbound lanes of I-5 near Vista...

Woman Killed in Collision on I-5 Truck Route
Tuesday, Feb 19, 2019

A woman was killed after her car went underneath a semi truck on the northbound side of Interstate 5 Tuesday, according to CHP officials. A Mercedes sedan crashed into the back of a big rig, going under the truck, around 12:25 p.m., near the I-5 and Highway 14 truck route connector, according to Austin...

Crash Kills One on The Old Road
Tuesday, Nov 14, 2017

One person was killed in a traffic collision with a big-rig Tuesday morning on the Old Road, according to CHP records. Read complete story [HERE].

Rollover Crash on I-5 Affecting Southbound Traffic
Thursday, Jan 5, 2017

CHP officers are working with road and Caltrans officials to clear a big rig roll-over crash Thursday. The impact on traffic began around 8 a.m., after an 18-wheeler lost one of its trailers on its side in the truck lanes. For the full story, click [here].

Big-Rig Flips Truck North Of Castaic, Southbound 5 Slowed Near Pyramid Lake
Friday, Jun 17, 2016

A two-car traffic collision on the southbound 5 freeway Friday is causing significant delays to traffic north of Castaic while emergency responders bring in a helicopter to transport an injured patient. Read the full story [here].

Overturned Big Rig Prompts Full Closure Of 14 Freeway, Backs Up Traffic
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2016

An overturned big rig carrying a load of apples prompted a full closure of the southbound 14 freeway at Escondido Canyon Road early Wednesday morning, blocking traffic for hours. The collision on the Highway 14 that occurred at approximately 3:59 a.m. Wednesday morning was cleared up by 8:09 a.m., according...

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1938 - Brand-new Lockheed transport plane crashes in Agua Dulce; all 9 perish including 2 infants [story]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers trace their roots back to Brooklyn, New York, where they joined the National League in 1890.
Laurene Weste | Santa Clarita’s Decades-Long History with the Los Angeles Dodgers
Child & Family Center, in partnership with city of Santa Clarita’s Drug-Free Youth, invites local youth ages 11–17 to “Power Up” this summer with a free, high-energy event Friday, June 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at MB2 Entertainment in Santa Clarita.
June 20: Child & Family Center ‘Power Up’ Youth Event
Step back in time and experience the magic of early Hollywood at the Newhallywood Silent Film Festival Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25, at the Newhall Family Theatre and The MAIN in Old Town Newhall.
May 23-25: The Newhallywood Silent Film Festival
The Dumas-Stenson Thespians will present its production of "Connie" Thursday, June 12 through Sunday, June 15 at The MAIN.
June 12-15: ‘Connie’ at The MAIN
The community is invited to help local students in need as the 2025 Backpack Drive kicks off at the May Business After Hours Mixer, hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Backpack Drive for Students in Need Donations Accepted Through July 31
Pro Wrestling Odyssey and TMD Entertainment will host its Wrestle for Autism in the Santa Clarita Valley fundraising event, 3 p.m. Saturday, June 7 at Pico Canyon Elementary School.
June 7: Wrestle for Autism SCV at Pico Canyon Elementary
The Master's University men's and women's golf teams completed the final round of the GSAC Championship Tournament at Antelope Hills Golf Course North with the men's team finishing third after carding a team score of 4-over par and a 54-hole total of 8-over. The women's team finished in fifth with a 54-hole total of 112-over par to conclude their season.
Larson, Ulibarri Named GSAC Players of the Year at GSAC Championships
Washington College in Chestertown, Md., has named six students, including Lucy Verlaque from the Santa Clarita Valley, to its short list for the 2025 Sophie Kerr Prize, which is valued at more than $74,000.
SCV Student Nominated for Washington College’s $74K Sophie Kerr Prize
More than 134,000 Los Angeles county residents will begin receiving notices next week as a part of the first wave of medical debt relief, marking a significant step in addressing the financial strain caused by medical costs.
L.A. County Residents Will Receive Notices for Medical Debt Relief
The Castaic Union School District has announced two educational leaders to principal positions for the 2025–2026 school year. Daniella Rizo has been named Principal of Live Oak Elementary School and Erika Bowden will join the District as Principal of Castaic Elementary School.
CUSD Welcomes Two New Principals for School Year
1969 - Board of Trustees selects "College of the Canyons" name [story]
COC
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is encouraging everyone to be alert to keep bicyclists safe.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Safety Tips for National Bicycle Safety Month
American Red Cross will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, May 16, at City Hall.
May 16: City Hall American Red Cross Blood Drive
Circle of Hope Cancer Wellness Center’s "Hoedown for Hope" will be held 6-10 p.m., Saturday, June 21 at Gilchrist Farm.
June 21: Circle of Hope ‘Hoedown for Hope’
With Americans’ debt reaching approximately $18.2 trillion, the personal finance website WalletHub has released its report on the Cities Paying Off the Most Household Debt, using newly published data from the Federal Reserve.
WalletHub: Santa Clarita Ranks First Among Cities with Largest Debt Decreases
 The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  reminds travelers to always buckle up and secure children in the right car seats when visiting friends and family.
‘Click It or Ticket’ Campaign Reminds Californians to Always Buckle Up
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion introduced by Board Chair Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell to proclaim May 2025 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month. 
L.A. County Board of Supervisors Unanimously Declares May 2025 as Brain Tumor Awareness Month
 In response to the Governor’s May Budget Revision, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Chair of the Assembly Military and Veteran Affairs Committee, reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring the budget reflects the values and priorities of California’s working families and veterans.
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo Responds to Governor’s Revised Budget Proposal
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond responded to Governor Gavin Newsom’s revised budget plan.
State Superintendent Releases Statement on May Revision to the Governor’s Proposed Education Budget
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center invites the community to come together for a day of fun, competition, and giving back at the 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament
June 21: Sam Dixon Third Annual Cornhole Tournament Benefits Mental Health Services
1874 - Outlaw Tiburcio Vasquez captured in Hollywood Hills [story]
Tiburcio Vasquez
Thursday, May 15 is International Water Safety Day. With water parks spread across more than a dozen states in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, including in Valencia, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is a leader in water safety education.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Recognizes International Water Safety Day
The Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission is currently recruiting for a Commissioner.
L.A. County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission Seeks Commissioner
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