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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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Hall Replaces Fall on Hart School Board
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013

[KHTS] – After about five hours of interviews, the Hart district’s governing board voted 3-1 to select Robert Hall on Wednesday to fill the seat vacated by Chris Fall. “Relief” was the word that best summed up how he felt after being named to the governing board. “I do this...

12 Want Chris Fall’s Hart Board Seat; Selection Oct. 16
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2013

The Hart School District Governing Board is holding its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16, and will interview and fill the board seat vacated by Chris Fall, who resigned and declined to serve a second term. The public meeting will be at 3 p.m. in the District Boardroom. The selected candidate will...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013

In this episode: Congressman McKeon talks about his concerns over the state of negotiations as the United States government prepares for a second day of shutdown; Hart district officials have no choice but to appoint a replacement for board member Chris Fall, after he resigned from the term he was appointed...

Hart District Required to Fill Vacant Seat by Appointment

[KHTS] – Because there were two candidates for three spots for the William S. Hart Union High School District, the governing board must appoint a third member, under the California Education Code. The appointment process is mandated by Education Code 5328, said Hart district Superintendent Rob...

D.A. Warns Hart Board About ‘Secret Ballot’ Used in June to Pick Member Who Resigned
Monday, Sep 30, 2013

Hart district officials were warned Wednesday by the District Attorney’s Office for the procedure they used in selecting Chris Fall to replace Paul Strickland’s seat on the governing board. A complaint was received regarding the June 5 appointment, which occurred after a five-hour interview process...

Election Cost Compels Hart Board to Fill Seat by Appointment
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013

[KHTS] – Balancing the need for fiscal prudence with the need for the best representation often makes the appointment process a smarter choice, especially since an election is likely to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, a school official said Friday. “Many have said that we’re skirting...

Fall Done; Apply Now to Fill School Board Seat
Thursday, Sep 26, 2013

Chris Fall The Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has announced the process to fill one Board vacancy created by the Aug. 16 resignation of appointed member Chris Fall. The board will make an appointment from among qualified applicants for a four-year term. Chris Fall addressed...

Fall Still Pondering Full Term on Hart Board
Saturday, Sep 21, 2013

Chris Fall [KHTS] – A Hart School District board member contemplating another term on the governing board plans to make a decision before the board next meets on Wednesday. “I have some information that was brought to my attention this week that could have an impact on my decision-making process,”...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, September 20, 2013
Friday, Sep 20, 2013

In this episode: A judge in the California Voting Rights Act lawsuit against Palmdale has ordered city officials to come up with remedies for illegal elections due next month; A Hart district board member who’s contemplating another term on the governing board plans to make a decision before the...

Chris Fall Considering New Term on Hart Board
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013

Chris Fall [KHTS] – Technically, a former Hart district board member is not in any violation by assuming the seat to which he has been named, according to a Fair Political Practices Commission official. However, the devil is in the details, according to another official, and if he assumes the seat,...

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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]
reburial
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
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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