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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012

[SCV Senior Center] – Local seniors will have a chance to hear about Medicare from U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center. McKeon will discuss Medicare, related legislation and answer seniors’ questions. The forum is free and open to...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012

[Sen. Feinstein] – U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Representatives Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Buck McKeon (R-Calif.) announced Thursday the U.S. Forest Service will resume its nighttime firefighting program to battle out-of-control wildfires in Southern California. Previously, the Forest...

McKeon Urged to Hold Hearings on Military Rape Cases
Friday, Aug 3, 2012

A group of veterans and their supporters successfully presented a 10,000-signature petition asking for transparency and open hearings to the leader of the House Armed Services Committee on Thursday, but are playing a waiting game to see what happens next in the Lackland sexual assault scandal. Members...

McKeon Votes to Expand Offshore Drilling, Audit Fed
Thursday, Jul 26, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon [Rep. Buck McKeon] – This week, Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon voted in favor of three crucial legislative measures that will hold Washington accountable and create jobs.  This legislative week culminated in the passage of H.R. 4078, the Red Tape...

McKeon Shares Details of New Staffer’s Felony Record
Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon released a statement Tuesday detailing the criminal history of his new district director, Morris Thomas. The statement came in response to an inquiry from KHTS and SCVNews.com after McKeon announced Monday that he was hiring Thomas, the 64-year-old general manager...

Signal GM Succeeds Haueter on McKeon Staff
Monday, Jul 23, 2012

Morris Thomas on SCVTV’s “Newsmaker of the Week” program in 2010 [Rep. Buck McKeon] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, announced Monday that Morris Thomas will be assuming the position of District Director for the 25th District of California. Thomas, a native...

McKeon Should Pay Back His Gains from Countrywide Scandal
Friday, Jul 6, 2012

Lee Rogers, M.D. Yesterday the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released its much anticipated report titled “How Countrywide Used its VIP Loan Program to Influence Washington Policymakers.” Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, who I am challenging in this year’s election, received...

McKeon Named in Congressional Probe of Countrywide

While 25th District Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon rode down Lyons Avenue in an army jeep for the City of Santa Clarita July 4th Parade, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform was preparing to publish its report on “How Countrywide Used its VIP Loan Program...

Haueter Leaves McKeon Staff
Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012

Bob Haueter Alissa McCurley, spokesperson for 25th District Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, issued the following statement regarding the departure of District Director Bob Haueter: “Bob Haueter has decided to pursue other opportunities.  Bob has been an integral part of Congressman McKeon’s...

Buck Passes the Buck on Cemex
Thursday, Jun 14, 2012

Andrew G. Fried The truce is over. We learned of it May 31, when Cemex informed the City of Santa Clarita that the multinational mining giant would begin exploring all its options for Soledad Canyon. Those options include the long-dreaded development of a 56-million-ton megamine that will produce a steady...

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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
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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]
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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]
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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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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.
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