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Obama Signs Defense Authorization Bill; McKeon Comments
Thursday, Jan 3, 2013

Statement by Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee: U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon “I am gratified President Obama signed the 51st National Defense Authorization Act into law. The President’s signature represents the final...

McKeon, Obama Remark on Fiscal Cliff Compromise
Wednesday, Jan 2, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Statement from Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee “I support this proposal with important reservations. Our troops have shouldered an unfairly large share of budget cuts to date, in addition...

Watching the Ball Drop
Tuesday, Jan 1, 2013

Happy New Year! While most people were watching the ball drop in Times Square, I was watching a ball of a different kind being dropped in Washington: the “fiscal cliff” ball. Somehow, despite the fact that in every corner of our great country Americans knew just how enormous the fiscal cliff stakes...

Ethics Committee Ends Inquiry, Takes No Action Against McKeon in Countrywide Matter
Friday, Dec 28, 2012

Statement from Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon’s office U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon The Ethics Committee has unanimously decided to end their review of the FOA program and take no further action.  The Committee has found that there are no grounds for opening an investigation...

McKeon Lauds Passage of Defense Authorization Act
Thursday, Dec 20, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the 51st National Defense Authorization Act with an overwhelming bipartisan majority: “The...

McKeon Speaks on Latest Fiscal Reconciliation Effort

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, made the following floor statement Thursday on reconciliation: “Today we will send to the Senate a way out of this fiscal crisis. Rather than react...

McKeon to File Defense Authorization Conference Report
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, will file the Conference Report on behalf of the conferees Tuesday evening to accompany H.R. 4310, the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill represents...

Ex-McKeon Aide Haueter Hired By Texas Rep.
Monday, Dec 17, 2012

Bob Haueter Bob Haueter, former district director to U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, has been hired to fill the same position for Blake Farenthold, a second-term GOP congressman in Texas. Haueter started work Monday in Corpus Christi. “(Farenthold) is a nice guy, a great guy, and...

Dec. 15: McKeon’s Office to Conduct Military Academy Interviews
Friday, Dec 14, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon On Saturday, Dec. 15, Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon’s office will hold the annual interviews for students seeking nominations for appointments to our country’s military service academies: the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air...

McKeon Hires New Chief of Staff in D.C.

Alan Tennille Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon announced Friday that he has hired Alan Tennille as his new Chief of Staff. Tennille will be replacing current Chief of Staff, Bob Cochran, who announced his retirement earlier this month. Tennille will officially assume the position starting Jan. 1. Tennille...

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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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