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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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McKeon: Hagel ‘Unfit’ for Job of Defense Secretary
Thursday, Jan 31, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard  “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita),  chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, commented Thursday on the Senate confirmation hearing for Sen. Charles “Chuck” Hagel for Secretary of Defense: “When President Obama nominated...

McKeon Panel Issues First Response to Lackland AFB Scandal
Thursday, Jan 24, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, listened to testimony this week that revealed a culture of covering up that needs to be stopped, an official said Thursday. “Our hearings are always designed to...

McKeon Votes to Raise Debt Ceiling Temporarily
Wednesday, Jan 23, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, voted for H.R. 325, the “No Budget No Pay” Act of 2013. H.R. 325 passed by a vote of 285-144. This legislation temporarily raises the debt limit through May 18, 2013. In addition, the bill directs the Members...

McKeon Responds to White House Gun Control Plan
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, issued a response to President Barack Obama’s proposed package of anti-gun violence legislation. McKeon said he is open to all ideas to help curb the ongoing violence epidemic in the nation. “Throughout the...

McKeon Urges Action to Avoid Military Cuts

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, responded Wednesday to a letter from the Joint Chiefs of Staff warning of the devastating impact on the U.S. military if sequestration becomes a reality. In...

McKeon to Conduct Hearings into Lackland AFB Scandal
Wednesday, Jan 16, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released a hearing schedule Tuesday for the committee’s investigation into the Lackland Air Force Base scandal, which will be taking place next week. The...

McKeon Calls for Budget Transparency, End to Sequestration
Monday, Jan 14, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, sent a letter to the White House Office of Budget and Management on Monday protesting the budgetary challenges created by the lack of a federal budget for 2014 and the looming threat of sequestration. The...

Obama Signs Boxer Bill Renaming Peak; McKeon Carried Bill in House
Friday, Jan 11, 2013

President Obama signed S. 925 (Boxer, D-Calif.) into law Friday, renaming a mountain peak in Mono County for 1950s Olympian and former Mono County Supervisor Andrea Lawrence, who died in 2009. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), whose 25th congressional district includes the area, carried...

Where Do You Stand on Guns, Rep. McKeon?
Monday, Jan 7, 2013

An open letter to Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita:   Dear Congressman McKeon, Let me start off by congratulating you on being re-elected to Congress again, especially in a year when so many of your GOP brethren didn’t fare nearly as well. I’m man enough to admit I didn’t vote...

McKeon Statement on Hagel Nomination for Defense

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement upon the nomination of Sen. Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense: “The responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense are...

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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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