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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Husband Arrested for Murder in Newhall
Sunday, May 24, 2015

[KHTS] – Homicide detectives arrested a man in Newhall on a murder charge Sunday after deputies who went to check on the welfare of a woman found her body insider her home. Robert Arvizu, 48, was taken into custody and held in lieu of $1 million bail. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station...

Body Found in Saugus; Suspected Suicide
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2015

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau detectives are investigating an apparent suicide in Santa Clarita. “Right now it appears to be a suicide of a male adult and right now we’re trying to determine the identity,” Sgt. Steve Rubino, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s...

Man’s Body Found in Wash Near Soledad, Langside
Friday, Dec 12, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded Friday to a report of a dead body found in the Santa Clara River wash in Canyon Country. Deputies received the call regarding an adult male found face down in the wash near the intersection of Langside and Soledad Canyon Road...

Family Finds Son’s Body in Canyon Country Wash
Thursday, Nov 6, 2014

A Canyon Country family found a son hanging from a tree in the wash behind Soledad Canyon Road, near Camp Plenty Road, in Santa Clarita, officials said Thursday. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials received a report around 3 p.m., according to Lt. Rob Hahnlein of the Santa Clarita Valley...

Detectives Identify Body Dumped in Gorman
Monday, Jul 28, 2014

[KHTS] – While the cause of death remains under review, a Los Angeles man believed to have been murdered and then dumped in Gorman was identified Monday by Sheriff’s Department officials. Homicide detectives are still investigating the situation as a murder. Ricardo Lopez, 32, of Los Angeles,...

Body Recovered from Pyramid Lake
Sunday, Jun 29, 2014

A body was recovered from Pyramid Lake early Sunday afternoon following a boating accident. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said an overturned boat had been found and one person was confirmed dead. The rescue call came in around 11:45 a.m., officials said. No further information was immediately...

No ID Yet of Remains Found After Gorman Fire
Friday, Apr 4, 2014

[KHTS] – Officials with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office are still working to identify human remains found in Gorman shortly after a March 14 fire near Highway 138. Sheriff’s Department officials reported Sunday that Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner personnel recovered...

Skeletal Remains Could be Linked to Cold Murder Case
Monday, Mar 17, 2014

[KHTS] – Sheriff’s Department officials reported Sunday that Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner personnel recovered the skeletal remains of an adult man over the weekend, which were found in a ravine off Ridge Route Road and Highway 138 in Gorman. Officials are working to identify...

Possible Human Remains Found in Vicinity of Friday’s Brush Fire
Saturday, Mar 15, 2014

[KHTS] – Detectives with the Homicide Bureau of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to Ridge Route Road south of Highway 138 in the Gorman area to investigate the reported discovery of possible human remains. The discovery was made near the location of a brush fire that...

Coroner Releases Name of Man Found in Newhall
Monday, Oct 7, 2013

[KHTS] – The body of a man who was reportedly found dead in Newhall was identified by a Coroner’s Office spokesman Monday. A coroner’s spokesman said the body of Travis Keith Newman, 26, was found in the creek bed behind Keep It Self Storage on Railroad Avenue, near the old Hi-Chic curve, just...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
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
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