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McKeon Introduces New Cemex ‘Relocation’ Bill
Friday, Sep 21, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, introduced legislation to stop the CEMEX Mine from opening in the Soledad Canyon area. This bill, H.R. 6469, the Soledad Canyon Mine Mitigation and Relocation Act, forces the Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”)...

Cemex Mining Location Threatens Santa Clarita
Monday, Sep 10, 2012

Lee Rogers, M.D. On Saturday, I toured the location for the proposed Cemex mine with Andy Fried from Safe Action For the Environment (SAFE).  The location is about 3 miles North of Hwy 14 off of the Soledad Canyon Road exit.  It’s a long walk to the mine site, up a private road in disrepair.  The...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012

In this episode: Melissa Grason died Monday after a two-year battle with Stage IV Wilm’s Tumor; There will be a few new administrator faces on several hart district school campuses during the upcoming school year. Also: Construction on one of the busiest traveled freeways in the nation is scheduled...

Monday, Aug 13, 2012

[SAFE] – The nonprofit Safe Action for the Environment, Inc. is seeking 1,500 more signatures for its online petition seeking to stop the massive Cemex sand and gravel mine proposed for Soledad Canyon, pointing out that, once the mine is built, it will be too late for residents to complain. “If...

Buck Passes the Buck on Cemex
Thursday, Jun 14, 2012

Andrew G. Fried The truce is over. We learned of it May 31, when Cemex informed the City of Santa Clarita that the multinational mining giant would begin exploring all its options for Soledad Canyon. Those options include the long-dreaded development of a 56-million-ton megamine that will produce a steady...

Thursday, May 31, 2012

The so-called “truce” between CEMEX and the City of Santa Clarita has expired according to city officials. The agreement was initiated in 2007 after an acrimonious public debate began escalating between the city and CEMEX. “Before the truce? It was contentious. There was a war of sorts going on,”...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, May 31, 2012

In this episode: The so-called “truce” between CEMEX and the City of Santa Clarita has expired according to city officials; JPL brings the Mars Lander to Santa Clarita Elementary. Also: Canyon Country residents without water for more than 24 hours; Live fire training in Castaic; Local Weather. Sports:...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

In this episode: Santa Clarita’s City Council urges the withdrawal of Soledad Canyon from the federal government’s list of mining sites; Dry conditions put firefighters on high alert. Also: A Georgia man is behind bars for transporting marijuana after a traffic stop on the freeway in Castaic...

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The Santa Clarita City Council voted 5-0 Tuesday to call on Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, the area’s congressman, to seek a legislative solution to the planned 56-million-ton Cemex sand and gravel mine. If that doesn’t sound like “new” news, it’s probably because McKeon has introduced...

Group Wants Council to Seek McKeon’s Support to Block Mine (Video)
Monday, May 21, 2012

[SAFE Inc.] – The nonprofit Safe Action for the Environment Inc. is calling on the community to show up at City Hall Tuesday night in support of a resolution that could help save Soledad Canyon from the proposed Cemex mine, by asking Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, to rejoin...

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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 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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