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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


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Fire Singes Brush Near Bouquet Junction
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018

Firefighters doused a small brush fire in the Santa Clara River wash near the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road, Bouquet Junction, late Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatchers received a report of a small fire “creeping up the riverbed at 4:06...

Railroad Fire Burns Apartments, 10 Acres in Newhall
Monday, Jul 30, 2018

Los Angeles County firefighters battled a 10-acre brush fire that broke out in the 20900 block of Via Estrella in Newhall and scorched an apartment building Monday afternoon. “We’re at 15 acres with zero containment,” LACoFD Dispatcher Art Marrujo said at 6:04 p.m. At 7:10 p.m., the...

Pico Fire in Stevenson Ranch Scorches 90 Acres, 35 Percent Contained
Monday, Jul 23, 2018

Update 3:01 p.m.: Fire department units will remain on (the) Pico Fire scene throughout the night, increasing containment lines and extinguishing hot spots, according to an LACoFD tweet. Update 2:49 p.m.: Forward progress of the Pico Fire in Stevenson Ranch has been stopped at 90 acres, with 35 percent...

Foothill Fire in Newhall Held to 2 Acres
Thursday, Jul 5, 2018

A quick response by firefighters kept a brush fire in Newhall to just 2-acres Wednesday night. Dubbed the Foothill Fire, firefighters were dispatched at 9:32 p.m. and were on the scene by 9:33 p.m., said Inspector David Michael of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It came across as a brush...

Firefighters Battling 1-2 Acre Fire Near Newhall Pass
Thursday, Jun 21, 2018

Firefighters are battling a brush fire at the Sunshine Canyon Landfill that started around 3:00 p.m. Thursday. Dubbed the #SunFire, the blaze is currently 1-2 acres and started at Sunshine Canyon Mountainway and Weldon Mountainway near the Newhall Pass, according to officials at the Los Angeles County...

Tiny Brush Fire on Old Road Quickly Doused
Monday, Apr 30, 2018

Los Angeles County firefighters made quick work of a small brush fire in the Newhall Pass on Sunday afternoon. The fire broke out along The Old Road under an Interstate 5 overpass. “We got called out at 2:42 p.m. for a brush fire on the southbound lanes of The Old Road at the transition of (Interstate)...

Acton Trailer Fire Burns 2 Acres
Thursday, Apr 12, 2018

A trailer fire on the 4700 block of West Crown Valley Road in Acton sparked a 2-acre blaze Thursday afternoon. The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a trailer fire which spread to nearby brush, said Inspector Medina from LaCoFd. “Forward progress on the fire (dubbed the Crown Fire),...

Forward Progress Stopped on 2-Acre West Hills Fire
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017

Photo Credit: city of Santa Clarita @SantaClarita A 2-acre brush fire, dubbed the Copper Fire, ignited around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday on the 29100 block of West Hills Drive, according to a tweet from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Forward progress on the one-alarm blaze was stopped approximately...

CalArts Open; Officials Continue to Assess Winds, Fires
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017

The CalArts campus is open for normal business hours Thursday. Because of several wildfires still burning in Southern California, commute times may still be impacted. For students, faculty and staff: If your home is in an area affected by the fires or freeway closures, or there are safety concerns in...

Rye Fire Remains at 7,000 Acres With 25 Percent Containment; One Firefighter Injured

This is a breaking news story; more information will be added as it becomes available. Original post, 9:03 a.m.: Firefighters made progress on the Rye Fire throughout Wednesday night, constructing and holding perimeter fire lines. The return of strong offshore winds will still be a major concern Thursday...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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