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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]
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McKeon: Obama Shouldn’t Broker New Treaty While Russia Cheats
Wednesday, Jun 19, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon [Rep. McKeon] – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, responded to President Obama’s remarks in Berlin in the following statement: “The President’s desire to negotiate a new round...

Budget Cuts Chip Away at Military Readiness
Tuesday, Jun 11, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon In national security circles, much is made about the importance of military readiness. Readiness is a way of estimating whether our troops are fit to fight; whether we have the manpower, skills, equipment and capabilities necessary to perform, efficiently and...

McKeon Panel OK’s Annual Defense Bill
Thursday, Jun 6, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon The House Armed Services Committee today passed H.R. 1960, The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 by a vote of 59-2. The NDAA is expected to be considered by the full House next week. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita),...

Memorial Day Message
Monday, May 27, 2013

This weekend all across our country, families and friends will gather to  join each other for a day of relaxation, fun and laughter.  Barbeque grills will fire up, swimming pools will open and our beaches will be flooded with folks excited for the first days of summer sun. It is a special weekend...

McKeon Makes Appointment to New Military Rape Review Panel
Tuesday, May 7, 2013

SECDEF Chuck Hagel announces the appointees to the new panel Tuesday. [HASC] – House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) today announced his nomination of Holly O’Grady Cook to the independent panel established by the FY2013 National Defense...

McKeon Presents Congressional Medal to Valencia Grad
Friday, Apr 26, 2013

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, awarded local Santa Clarita resident Derek Faraldo the Bronze Congressional Medal for his participation in the Congressional Award Program. McKeon presented the medal to Derek in his Washington, D.C. office. “The Congressional Medal awards young people who show remarkable...

McKeon Votes to Stop Air Traffic Controller Furloughs

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, voted Friday for H.R. 1765, the Reducing Flight Delays Act. Passed by a vote of 361-41,  H.R. 1765 allows the Secretary of Transportation to transfer $253 million from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program account to the FAA’s Operations account. The...

Feinstein Calls for Assad’s Head; McKeon Stops Short
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif. [Sen. Feinstein] – U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, today released the following statement on the situation in Syria: “The intelligence community has assessed that Syria has used chemical weapons on a small scale...

May 6: Deadline to Enter 2013 Congressional Art Contest

High school students in the 25th Congressional District are invited each year to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. Sponsored by the Congressional Institute, each congressional district across the nation hosts a district-wide art competition to encourage student artistic challenge. The...

McKeon Votes to Fund Patients with Preexisting Conditions
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013

[Rep. McKeon] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, voted Wednesday for H.R. 1549, The Helping Sick Americans Now Act. This legislation transfers $4 billion from the Obamacare slush fund to help the sickest patients with pre-existing conditions get coverage through the end of the...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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