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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Boxer Brings Back Bill to Block Cemex Mine
Thursday, Apr 18, 2013

U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., introduced the Soledad Canyon Settlement Act on Thursday,legislation to resolve a two decade-long mining dispute between Santa Clarita and Cemex USA. The bill is required by the Bureau of Land Management to cancel current mining contracts in Soledad...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Wednesday, Feb 13, 2013

In this episode: One suspect is in custody and detectives are asking for your help in identifying a second suspect who stole wallets from three women in local supermarkets; A Canyon Country man who pleaded no contest to embezzling more than a quarter-million dollars from the Canyon Country Athletic Association...

Group Delivers Petition Backing Bill to Block Cemex Mine

Andrew Fried, president of Safe Action for the Environment Safe Action for the Environment Inc. has submitted a 3,588-signature petition to key lawmakers in support of legislation to prevent a proposed 56-million-ton sand and gravel mine from being developed in Soledad Canyon. “We’re very proud of...

New City Manager Talks Cemex, Bermite, Growth
Friday, Dec 28, 2012

Discussing everything from Santa Clarita’s penchant for cowboy poetry to potential expansion plans to the evolution of the Cemex situation, City Manager Ken Striplin laid out his goals and outlook for the city Thursday on SCVTV’s “Newsmaker of the Week” program. Striplin was named the 25-year-old...

Solutions to Cemex, Bermite, Chloride, Drug Abuse on Agenda for 2013
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012

It has been my honor to serve this City as a council member since 2000, and now, for the third time, as your mayor for 2013.  I love Santa Clarita and want to do everything in my power to help keep this community safe, clean, healthy and strong – a city we all can be proud of. Over the last 25...

Big Environmental Issues Crowd New Mayor’s Plate
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012

Bill Hart peeks over the shoulder of Mayor Bob Kellar in the ground-floor lobby of City Hall on Tuesday. It’s not the first rodeo for Mayor Bob Kellar, who took his seat at the head of the dais in Santa Clarita’s City Council chambers Tuesday evening. It marked the third time in Kellar’s 12 years...

City Says Boxer Will Bring Back Cemex Bill

Sen. Barbara Boxer plans to reintroduce a bill that will compensate a mining company for local land and stop a massive sand-and-gravel mine from moving into Soledad Canyon, according to city officials. A local delegation that went to Washington to discuss a controversial sand-and-gravel mine project...

Kellar Endorses McKeon for Congress; Rogers Comments
Tuesday, Sep 25, 2012

Mayor Pro-tem Bob Kellar [McKeon Campaign] – Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman Bob Kellar announced his strong support Tuesday of Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon for Congress for California’s 25th District. “It is extremely important that the Republican Party come together...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, September 21, 2012
Friday, Sep 21, 2012

In this episode: Congressman McKeon introduces a bill calling for more study on the CEMEX mega-mining operation; First West Nile death of the year is reported in Los Angeles County; A Saugus teenager is recovering from severe facial burns after a fire erupted in Pamplico Park Thursday evening. Also:...

Rogers: McKeon’s Latest Cemex Bill is All Talk, No Action

Lee Rogers, M.D. Congressman Buck McKeon’s introduction of this bill (H.R. 6469, the Soledad Canyon Mine Mitigation and Relocation Act) on the last day of the session before the election is nothing more than a political ploy since there is no time to work on the bill as Congress is will be out campaigning.  This...

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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]
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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]
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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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