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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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NIGHTLY TV NEWS
SCV NewsBreak for Monday, March 26, 2012
Monday, Mar 26, 2012

In this episode: Top youth chess players compete in 2012 SuperStates Chess Championships in Valencia; Single-family home prices drop in SCV. Plus: Superior Court upholds ban on plastic bags; California Teachers Association endorses Paul Strickland in Assembly race; Local weather outlook. And: SCV NewsBreak...

[Assemblyman Cameron Smyth] – Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, joined by First Dog Sutter Brown, has released a public service announcement asking Californians to support the Municipal Spay-Neuter Fund. With the April 15th tax deadline fast-approaching, Assemblyman Smyth and Sutter Brown...

Teachers Union Endorses Strickland for Assembly
Sunday, Mar 25, 2012

Paul Strickland The California Teachers Association has endorsed Paul Strickland for Assembly, the candidate announced Sunday after the organization’s weekend endorsement meeting concluded in Los Angeles. Strickland, a Republican and longtime Hart School District board member, is seeking the Assembly...

Annual Sacto Trip Puts Lawmakers in Hot Seat
Thursday, Mar 22, 2012

Elected officials like to hear from their constituents. They take phone calls, letters, emails and tweets, Facebook posts and every now and then, a busload of their people asking the hard questions. That’s what happened earlier this week when 80 Santa Clarita Valley people – 60 of them riding a red...

Brown’s Budget Ax Falls on Pound Puppies; Smyth Protests [Video]
Tuesday, Mar 13, 2012

Gov. Jerry Brown wants to gut a law that gives California pet owners nearly a week to claim their lost animals from shelters, and Assemblyman Cameron Smyth isn’t amused. Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, joined other lawmakers and numerous animal rights organizations at a lunchtime rally Tuesday in Sacramento...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012

In this episode: Saugus Union School District must cut $3 million from budget; Jeffrey Minifie is charged with kidnapping and murder of Santa Clarita girlfriend. Also: Scott Wilk officially announces his candidacy for California Assembly; Santa Clarita real estate prices inch up; Landmark Village gets...

Wilk Formally Throws Hat Into Ring for Assembly

Scott Wilk “Everyone knew” he was running, but it was only Wednesday that longtime Republican activist and College of the Canyons board member Scott Wilk announced his candidacy to replace Cameron Smyth in the state Assembly when Smyth is termed out of office at year’s end. Smyth has endorsed Wilk...

Smyth to Introduce Pension Reform Legislation

Cameron Smyth Assemblyman Cameron Smyth announced Wednesday that he will be introducing two pieces of legislation aimed at reducing California’s future pension obligations and providing a sustainable plan to provide fair public retirement benefits.   Smyth’s package, which will be introduced this...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2012

In this episode: Assemblyman Cameron Smyth to retire from Legislature when he’s termed out this year; Board of Supervisors approves Castaic Junction site for new courthouse and Sheriff’s station. Also: Providence Holy Cross donates to COC Performing Arts Center K-12 Arts Education; Local...

Smyth Backs Wilk for the Assembly Seat He’ll Vacate
Monday, Feb 13, 2012

Scott Wilk [Scott Wilk Campaign] – Republican Assembly candidate Scott Wilk received the endorsement of Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, R-Santa Clarita, in the race to succeed him in the State Assembly at a reception at the home of G. Marshall and Shelley Hann.  Smyth is leaving office due to term...

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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]
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
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