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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Friday the 13th DUI Checkpoint in Santa Clarita
Wednesday, Sep 11, 2013

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 13, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving...

1 DUI Arrest at Friday Night Checkpoint in Valencia
Saturday, Aug 31, 2013

File photo The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint Friday night in Valencia as part of the city of Santa Clarita’s commitment to traffic safety. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in Santa Clarita....

4 Arrested for DUI at Railroad Ave. Checkpoint
Friday, Aug 16, 2013

File photo The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Thursday, August 15, 2013 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. as part of the City of Santa Clarita’s commitment to traffic safety. This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout...

DUI Checkpoint Inside City Limits Thursday
Tuesday, Aug 13, 2013

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station/Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on August 15, 2013, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk...

2 Arrested for DUI at Lyons Avenue Checkpoint
Friday, Jul 12, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on July 11 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. as part of the city of Santa Clarita’s commitment to traffic safety.  This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in Santa Clarita....

DUI Checkpoint Inside City Limits Thursday
Monday, Jul 8, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint Thursday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving drunk and drugged driving...

CHP to Operate Local DUI Checkpoint Friday
Wednesday, Jul 3, 2013

The Newhall CHP will conduct a sobriety checkpoint Friday, July 5, in the Santa Clarita Valley, as part of Los Angeles County’s Avoid the 100 DUI Task Force The task force is conducting DUI checkpoints at dozens of locations throughout the county from July 4 to July 7. In addition, the CHP will...

4 DUI-related Arrests at Valencia Checkpoint
Friday, Jun 21, 2013

File photo The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station conducted a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on June 20 from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. as part of the city of Santa Clarita’s commitment to traffic safety.  This checkpoint was one of many that have been or will be conducted throughout the year in Santa...

DUI Checkpoint Inside City Limits Thursday
Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station/Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Thursday, June 20, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.  Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity for achieving...

DUI Checkpoint Friday Inside City Limits
Wednesday, Jun 5, 2013

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License checkpoint on Friday, June 7, at an undisclosed location within the city limits of Santa Clarita between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.  Checkpoints are placed in locations that have the greatest opportunity...

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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley
The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.
Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash
Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?
Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event
Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.
Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission
As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV
The MAIN will present "Heaven Can Wait" by Terrance Carty, showing Friday, Jan. 10-12 at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 10-12: The MAIN Presents ‘Heaven Can Wait’
The Docent Training Program at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, led by Ron K will welcome the next generation of nature enthusiasts to orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Jan. 14: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Docent Class Begins 12-Week Training
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Sports Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 27: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita Sports Centre
The application cutoff for the next WomansNet $10,000 Amber Grant for businesses owned by women is Dec. 31.
Dec. 31: Deadline to Apply for Next WomensNet $10,000 Amber Grant
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center | Powered by FivePoint Valencia has opened registration for its learn to skate sessions for January and February.
Registration for Skate Classes Open at The Cube
SCV Water is asking customers to refrain from all outdoor water use during the weeks of Jan. 6-13 and Jan. 27-Feb. 3 due to scheduled maintenance on facilities at Castaic Lake that will restrict the agency’s imported water supply.
Jan. 6-13, Jan. 27-Feb. 3: DWR Maintenance to Restrict SCV Water Supply
College of the Canyons men's basketball was the victim of an 82-79 road loss at Rio Hondo College on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with the Cougars falling despite a 22-point performance from Justin Perez.
COC Falls 82-79 in Final Seconds at Rio Hondo
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
Marianne Paris Sneider, a beloved long-time friend and patron of the Roar Foundation, died on July 21. Her generous spirit is reflected in her estate plan, which provides for a gift of $100,000 to the Roar Foundation in honor of Tippi Hedren, provided that the Roar Foundation receives $100,000 in matching grants within one year of her death.
Roar Foundation Matching Grant Opportunity
More than a dozen Val Verde and Castaic residents and community leaders came together on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to decry the “inaction and lack of concern” of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors around the public health emergency in the "diverse" community around the Chiquita Canyon Landfill operated by Waste Connections.
Residents Protest Chiquita Canyon at Board of Supes Meeting
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is offering the 2025 Gibbon Calendar for $15 plus $5 shipping. Purchasing a calendar or other items from the Gibbon Center Gift Shop helps support the care and feeding of the endangered small apes living at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus.
Gibbon Conservation Center Offers 2025 Gibbon Calendar
Exercising its mandate to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has created a special committee to investigate how the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handles complaints made by members of the public against its deputies.
Oversight Panel Probes Sheriff Dept. Handling of Complaints Against Deputies
Four students from California Institute of the Arts Character Animation program have been awarded scholarships by ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum for the 2024-25 academic year.
CalArts Student Animators Win AEF Scholarships
On Sunday, Dec. 15, nearly 2,000 people dressed in their favorite holiday outfits attended the Metrolink Holiday Express Train at the city of Santa Clarita’s Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center in Canyon Country.
Holiday Joy Filled Santa Clarita Metrolink Express Train
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.
Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food
The joy of the holiday season can quickly be ruined by scams, theft and fraud. Before you make a purchase or a donation it’s important to use caution. To help you navigate safely through the holidays
Beware Holiday Season Scams, Theft, Fraud
The City of Santa Clarita invites the community to come together for a Unity Walk in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350, on Monday, Jan.20 at 8 a.m.
Jan. 20: MLK Day Unity Walk at Central Park
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