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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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Morning at the Parade
Saturday, Jul 5, 2014

I think the SCV Parade yesterday was fantastic. I had last marched in the parade in 1967. Things have changed just a little bit. First big change: We’re a city now. But isn’t it great that we’re still rural enough that two members of City Council were in a horse-drawn carriage, another was riding...

10 from McKeon’s District Selected for Military Schools
Thursday, Jun 26, 2014

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon hosted a luncheon recently at College of the Canyons for 10 high school students from the 25th Congressional District who’ve been appointed to military service academies and preparatory schools. Each year, members of Congress submit nominations of students...

The Rain Falls Mainly On the Brain
Thursday, May 22, 2014

OK. I’m home. It rained today. Felt good. Dust is settled a little. What is wrong with this picture? It is May. Late May. We had rain. I guess it isn’t that unusual, but isn’t there a law that says it cannot rain in Southern California after May 15? Hey, TimBen … You missed the point to my commentary....

Candidates Call on McKeon to Act on Cemex Mine
Wednesday, May 7, 2014

[KHTS] – A pair of candidates for the 25th Congressional District seat held by Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, and a state assemblyman are calling on McKeon to stop an aggregate mine in Canyon Country by reviving a tact he tried in 2001. A letter sent by state...

March 18: McKeon’s Office Hosts Grant Writing Workshop at COC
Thursday, Mar 6, 2014

Rep. Howard P. “Buck” Mc Keon together with US Census Bureau and College of the Canyons  presents “How to use the  US Census Data in Grant Writing.”   Tuesday, March 18, 2014  8:45 am -12:00pm College of the Canyons  University Center Room 301 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd Santa Clarita...

McKeon Delivers Speech on U.S. Role in Afghanistan
Monday, Feb 24, 2014

Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, delivered the following speech on the U.S. mission in Afghanistan to the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Monday.   “For nearly 13 years now, the United States has been at war...

McKeon Votes for Drought Relief Bill
Thursday, Feb 6, 2014

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon voted Wednesday for H.R. 3964, the Sacramento–San Joaquin Valley Emergency Water Delivery Act. The legislation, led by Central Valley Representatives David G. Valadao (CA-21), Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Devin Nunes (CA-22), provides emergency drought relief...

McKeon Announces Retirement; Endorses Non-District Resident
Thursday, Jan 16, 2014

Rep. Buck McKeon [KHTS] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, formally announced Thursday that his 11th term will be his last and endorsed a candidate who doesn’t live in the district to fill his seat. McKeon was a Hart School District board member and Santa Clarita’s...

McKeon Expected to Retire at End of Term
Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014

Longtime Santa Clarita Valley Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, who under House rules is serving his last of three terms as chairman of the powerful House Armed Services Committee, is expected to announce Thursday at 9 a.m. in Washington (6 a.m. in California) that he will retire at the end of his current...

McKeon on Al-Qaeda: White House Can’t ‘Wish the Threat Away’
Monday, Jan 6, 2014

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, made the following statement Monday about recent developments in Iraq: “I am dismayed by Secretary Kerry’s dismissal of the threat from al-Qaeda as ‘Iraq’s...

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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
Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
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