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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Cal United Bank Among 100 Fastest Growing Companies
Thursday, Sep 29, 2016

CU Bancorp, the parent company of wholly owned California United Bank, which serves the Santa Clarita, San Fernando and Conejo valleys, announced Thursday that it has been named to Fortune’s annual Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list. “We are honored to be recognized by Fortune as one of the world’s...

Varjavand Joins Board of California United Bank
Monday, Aug 31, 2015

CU Bancorp, the parent company of wholly owned California United Bank, today announced that Kaveh Varjavand has been appointed to serve as a director of CU Bancorp and its subsidiary, California United Bank, effective Sept. 1. “We are very pleased to welcome Kaveh to the Boards of CU Bancorp and California...

VIA Computer Systems Get a Boost
Monday, Mar 31, 2014

[News Release] – The Valley Industry Association (VIA) has taken a huge leap in productivity, after a corporate gift from California United Bank enabled the purchase of new computer equipment for VIA offices.  The gift helped cover the purchase of dual laptops, docking stations, desktop keyboards...

Monday, Oct 22, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank, a subsidiary of CU Bancorp, announced Monday its receipt of Preferred Lenders Program (“PLP”) participant status with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The Preferred Lenders Program was created by the SBA to streamline procedures and for quick processing...

Friday, Oct 5, 2012

CU Bancorp, the holding company for California United Bank, announced Friday that its application to list the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market has been approved by The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC. Trading on NASDAQ is expected to begin with the opening of trading Oct. 9, 2012, under...

Monday, Aug 6, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank announced the promotions Monday of Sam Kunianski, Stephen “Steve” Pihl and William “Bill” Sloan to Executive Vice President. Mr. Kunianski manages Commercial and Private Banking and Mr. Sloan is the Santa Clarita Valley Regional Manager and...

Tuesday, Jul 24, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank (which operates a branch in Santa Clarita) announced Tuesday that its shareholders have approved a reorganization creating a bank holding company for California United Bank (CU Bancorp) and the principal terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 8, 2011,...

Friday, Jul 20, 2012

Premier Commercial Bancorp announced Friday that its shareholders have approved the principal terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated Decc 8, 2011, as amended (the “Merger Agreement”) which provides for the merger of Premier Commercial Bancorp into CU Bancorp, the proposed bank holding...

Thursday, Jun 14, 2012

[CUB] – California United Bank and Premier Commercial Bancorp announced Thursday that they have received all regulatory approvals necessary to authorize the previously announced reorganization creating a bank holding company for California United Bank (CU Bancorp), the merger of Premier Commercial...

Friday, Dec 9, 2011

[California United Bank] – The Boards of Directors of San Fernando Valley headquartered California United Bank and Orange County based Premier Commercial Bancorp announced Friday that the companies entered into a merger agreement providing for California United Bank or a holding company to be formed...

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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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