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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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CHP Mounts Year-Long Car Seat Safety Campaign
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2020

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol is mounting a year-long car seat safety campaign to ensure children are properly restrained while traveling the state’s roadways. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children in the United States, and many of these tragedies could...

CHP Sets Maximum Enforcement Period for Labor Day Weekend
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2020

SACRAMENTO – Although many Californians may forego the long weekend road trip this year for a staycation, the California Highway Patrol will still implement its Labor Day Maximum Enforcement Period. All available CHP officers will be on patrol for the MEP, which begins at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, September...

CHP Holiday Tips: Drive Safely, Stay Off the ‘Naughty List’
Friday, Dec 20, 2019

SACRAMENTO – During this busy travel season, the California Highway Patrol is giving the gift of traffic safety tips to help keep motorists off the “naughty list.” During the hustle and bustle of the holidays, leave the dashing to the reindeer and take your time to ensure you arrive safely...

CHP Offers ‘Age Well, Drive Smart’ Class for Senior Drivers
Monday, Nov 18, 2019

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol has launched its “Age Well, Drive Smart” program for 2019, offering classes to assist senior drivers by providing them tools to remain safe and confident on the road. Every year, as the percentage of drivers age 65 and older increases, many...

CHP Wins $700K Grant for GEARS Motorcycle Safety Program
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2019

Through a $700,000 federal grant, the California Highway Patrol has developed the Get Educated and Ride Safe II campaign, or GEARS II, to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. Each year more motorcycles are ridden on California’s roadways, and the GEARS II goal is to reduce the number of crashes...

CHP Officers Out in Maximum Force for New Year Holiday
Wednesday, Dec 26, 2018

As the winter holiday season continues, the California Highway Patrol asks motorists to resolve to start the New Year with safe celebrations. This means planning not to drive impaired or distracted. The CHP will observe the New Year with a Maximum Enforcement Period from 6:01 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28,...

CHP: Ventura Sheriff Sgt. Killed by Friendly Fire in Borderline Shooting
Friday, Dec 7, 2018

SACRAMENTO – California Highway Patrol officials have determined Ventura County Sheriff’s Sgt. Ron Helus died after he was struck by a bullet from a CHP officer’s weapon during the Borderline Bar shooting in Thousand Oaks Nov. 7. CHP Commissioner Warren Stanley issued the following statement...

CHP Receives Grant to Boost Motorcycle Safety, Awareness
Friday, Oct 12, 2018

SACRAMENTO – The California Highway Patrol has received a federal grant to develop the Get Educated and Ride Safe, or GEARS, program to promote motorcycle safety and awareness. With more than 1.4 million Californians licensed to ride motorcycles, the GEARS goal is to reduce the number of motorcycle-involved...

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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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