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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Smyth, Runner Blast Passage of Democrats’ Budget
Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012

Cameron Smyth Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, issued the following statement Wednesday in response to the state budget, which was sent to the governor’s desk with no Republican support: “I opposed the budget bills because I disagree with the priorities that have been advanced by the majority...

State Aprroves Henry Mayo NICU
Friday, Jun 1, 2012

The California Department of Public Health inspected and approved three new services in one day at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital: the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Cardiovascular Services expansion which includes interventional cardiac catheterization procedures and cardiothoracic surgery. “This...

Smyth Calls for Resignation of L.A. County Assessor
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Assemblyman Cameron Smyth called for the resignation Tuesday of Los Angeles County Assessor John Noguez, following the arrest of a former aide who lowered property values for homeowners that made campaign contributions to Noguez. “Today’s events make it eminently clear that Mr. Noguez (pictured at...

Monday, May 14, 2012

Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, on Monday responded to the release of Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget plan, saying the announcement that the deficit is growing is the result of the majority party refusing to budget honestly or make cuts to government programs. “While the Democrats made...

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

[Cameron Smyth] – Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, announced Tuesday that he has introduced legislation to provide greater transparency in the process by which county assessors provide property valuations. Recent events unfolding in Los Angeles County surrounding the alleged misconduct...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, April 27, 2012
Friday, Apr 27, 2012

In this episode: Assembly passes Smyth bill to allow secret meetings with the governor; Local candidates participate in bipartisan brainstorming. Plus: Supervisors expected to allocate $160,000 to stabilize eroded land at Val Verde fire training facility; SCOPE gets 2012 Anthony Grassroots prize for...

Assembly OK’s Smyth Bill Allowing Secret Meetings with Governor

Assemblyman Cameron Smyth (left) with Gov. Jerry Brown at Hart High School in April 2011. The state Assembly passed a bill Thursday by Cameron Smyth that would allow public agency boards such as city councils to meet in secret with the governor. The bill creates a narrow exception to the Ralph M. Brown...

Panel Shelves Pension Reform Package; Smyth Still Hopeful
Thursday, Apr 26, 2012

Cameron Smyth [Smyth] – Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, said Thursday that despite the Assembly Public Employees, Retirement, and Social Security Committee’s action to move his pension reform measures to ‘interim study,’ essentially a legislative purgatory where bills go to languish,...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012

In this episode: Three assailants sentenced in liquor store attack; Nearly $9 million in redevelopment agency money could be returned to the City of Santa Clarita following passage of AB 15-85 in the state Assembly – Smyth reacts. Plus: Treasury Secretary Rosie Rios launches new bond program; Fire...

Smyth Votes with Dems on Redevelopment Housing Money

Cameron Smyth Nearly $9 million in redevelopment agency money is one step closer to be returned to the coffers of the City of Santa Clarita following passage of AB 1585 on Monday by the state Assembly, including an across-the-aisle vote by 38th District Assembly Member Cameron Smyth. “It would have...

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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 Made in Statewide 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]
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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
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
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