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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel


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Thursday, Sep 13, 2012

Emergency personnel are reporting knockdown of a brush fire that broke out Thursday afternoon at the Paradise Ranch mobile home park north of Castaic. Knockdown was declared at about 2:52 p.m. Not all of the flames were “out” at that time, but they were fully contained. The fire consumed...

Fire Blackens 2 Acres in Seco Canyon
Thursday, Jun 21, 2012

Photo & Video by Elliott Cohen / SCVNews.com Fire scorched two acres of brush Thursday evening in Saugus. The fire broke out around 6 p.m. under some Edison power lines east of Seco Canyon Road in an unincorporated section of the Santa Clarita Valley. Los Angeles County firefighters attacked the...

Freeway Reopens After 650-acre Brush Fire
Friday, Jun 8, 2012

UPDATE Sunday, June 10: The Castaic fire that originated at the I-5 Freeway and Parker Road on Friday afternoon is now fully contained. Fire personnel will continue monitoring and completing mop-up work throughout the day Sunday. —— Two northbound lanes of the I-5 freeway have been reopened...

Brush Clearance Codes Strictly Enforced
Friday, Jun 1, 2012

The Los Angeles County Fire Department reminds residents that today is the deadline for all homeowners to bring their properties into compliance with the County’s brush clearance requirements. Today also kicks off the beginning of the brush inspection period in coastal areas.  These inspections are...

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Los Padres National Forest officials announced that wildland firefighters will transition into a “high response” posture beginning May 25 in conjunction with the declared start to fire season. This action is based on low plant moisture levels and increasingly dry conditions across the Central Coast...

Toxic Fumes May Be Emanating from Compost Fire
Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Update Thursday, 5:55 a.m. The Los Angeles County Fire Department reports that the Potrero fire has been fully contained. A fire watch remains in place until daybreak. Update Wednesday, 9 p.m. – Reporter Elliott Cohen files this report: Health HazMat is on scene of the Potrero fire for possible...

Updated: Wednesday, May 9,12:20 p.m. Los Angeles County Fire is reporting 80 percent containment on the 126 acre fire that broke out around 4 p.m. Tuesday in Acton. A single wide mobile home, outbuildings, two vehicles, and semi trailers loaded with cargo were damaged by the fire, according to Stephanie...

Saturday, Mar 31, 2012

Los Angeles County firefighters made quick work of a brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon near Pyramid Lake. The fire was reported at 3:20 p.m. just east of Interstate 5, south of Smokey Bear Road. It spread to 2 or 3 acres in gusty 5mph winds. The right two lanes of northbound Interstate 5 were...

Tuesday, Mar 20, 2012

Two children, one 8 and one 9, ignited a brush fire in the Shadow Pines area of Canyon Country after school Tuesday. The fire broke out about 3:45 p.m. on a hillside behind homes in the 30000 block of Abelia Road. Los Angeles County firefighters responded and held the blaze to one-half acre, said Lt....

Antonovich Reminds: Clear Away Your Dry Brush
Sunday, Feb 19, 2012

Michael D. Antonovich [Supervisor Mike Antonovich] – Lower than normal precipitation has increased fire danger making brush clearance a vital component in fire prevention, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich said. In response to a series of recommendations made by the Los Angeles County Fire Department,...

LATEST TWEETS
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The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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