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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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Officials Asking Residents to Be on Guard, Prepare ‘Go-Bag’
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017

As Los Angeles County and local fire department personnel continue to battle the Creek and Rye Fires, officials are reminding residents to be prepared. Approximately 60 deputy personnel and support staff from four Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department bureaus are working to evacuate residents,...

Supes Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency in Light of Rye, Creek Fires
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — In response to the devastating Creek and Rye fires that have burned over 11,000 acres, impacting the City of Los Angeles and unincorporated county areas, a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl was unanimously approved to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency...

City Issues Fire Alert; Road Closures, Evacuations in Effect

Update: (3:27 p.m.) As of 3:20 p.m., the Rye Fire has grown to 5,000 acres with 5 percent containment. Newhall Ranch Road westbound between Rye Canyon Road and Interstate 5 has reopened, but the eastbound side of the road is still closed. An evacuation center is being established by personnel from the...

Creek Fire Prompts Closure of Sand Canyon

A fire in Sylmar that officials are calling the Creek Fire has burned 1,100 acres and forced evacuations in the San Fernando Valley. Read complete story and get updates [HERE]. For information on road closures, evacuation centers, animals and persons with disabilities and others with access and functional...

Rye Fire at 5,000 Acres, 5% Containment

This is a breaking news story; more information will be added as it becomes available. Original post, 10:21 a.m.: Firefighters are responding to a 25 acre brush fire near the 25000 block of Rye Canyon. For complete story, click [HERE]. Update as of 3:15 p.m.: According to the LaCoFD Incident Commander...

Forward Progress on 2-Acre Castaic Brush Fire Stopped
Monday, Nov 27, 2017

Firefighters contained a 2-acre brush fire in Castaic Monday afternoon that threatened at least one structure. Read complete story [HERE].

Update: Brush Fire Reported in Castaic; Forward Progress Stopped
Tuesday, Oct 24, 2017

Update as of 1:01 p.m.: L.A. County firefighters have stopped forward progress on the Castaic Fire, which was reported at the 32100 block of Castaic Lake Drive. Fire officials said the brush fire was first reported at about 12:17 p.m., from the intersection of Ridge Route Road and Lake Hughes. 12:39:...

Fire Scorches 100 Acres Near Golden Valley High
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017

This is a breaking story; more information will be added as it becomes available. Original post, 12:33 p.m.: The Los Angeles County Fire Department is fighting a brush fire that started near the intersection of Robert C. Lee Parkway and Golden Valley Road, near Golden Valley High School. Dubbed the Golden...

Updated: Firefighters Control Plum Canyon Blaze
Friday, Aug 4, 2017

UPDATE 3:40 p.m.: Firefighters have the Plum Canyon area brush fire under control, and evacuation orders are expected to be withdrawn soon, according to the latest reports from officials. Original story: A five-acre brush fire is burning in the Plum Canyon area, and firefighters are on the scene. The...

UPDATE: Car Sparks Fire in Newhall; Progress Stopped
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017

UPDATE 9:50 a.m. Fire officials said the progress has been stopped, and fire officials are still working to mop up. Firefighters are responding to a brush fire off of the 5 freeway and the Old Road in Newhall Tuesday morning. UPDATE 9:30 a.m.: Fire was dispatched at 8:43 a.m. on scene at 8:53 a.m., fire...

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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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