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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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CITY NEWS ARCHIVE
Thursday, Dec 29, 2011

The city of Santa Clarita is offering free curbside Christmas tree recycling through Jan. 13, 2012, for all single family and multi-family residents located in the city limits. Single family and multi-family complex residents should place un-flocked, undecorated, unwrapped Christmas trees at the curb...

Thursday, Dec 22, 2011

[LASD] – With the Christmas and holiday celebration season in full swing, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department would like to provide some safety tip reminders that will help all of our citizens have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. With the increased demands on our time and attention...

Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011

[NSD] – The Newhall School District will present its 2011 Winter Concerts on Monday, Dec. 19, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Pico Canyon Elementary School. The Orchestra and Chorus of the following schools will be performing: Meadows, Newhall, Oak...

Saugus Students Play in Snow, Help Food Pantry
Friday, Dec 16, 2011

SPOILER ALERT: Bill Bolde really *IS* Santa Claus. Saugus High School’s Associated Student Body brought in 14 tons of snow Friday for students to enjoy on the last regular day of school before finals next week. Students were asked to bring in five food items or a $5 donation for the SCV Food Pantry...

Runners Club Raises Money for SCV Food Pantry
Thursday, Dec 15, 2011

The Santa Clarita Runners Club has raised $2,630 for the SCV Food Pantry and is hoping that increased awareness of the need will bring in even more donations.  The initial sum was raised Dec. 10 at the club’s run of “The Beast,” a trail at Whitney Canyon Park. The entry fees and earnings from...

Several school bus drivers and their coworkers are making a difference for children they see every day. Four families in need are receiving some Christmas cheer this afternoon from Forsythe Transportation.  The drivers, mechanics, and staff members of Forsythe joined with members of the William S. Hart...

Pardee Donates Cash to Feed the Hungry
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2011

A local homebuilder came through with a significant donation to help the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry continue its work of feeding those in need, especially during the holiday season. Ralph Pistone, Vice President of Construction Services for Pardee Homes, presented a $500 check to SCV Food Pantry...

Pitchess Personnel to Distribute Inmates’ Hand-Crafted Toys for Tots
Monday, Dec 12, 2011

[L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept.] – In a program that began more than 50 years ago, inmates in the Los Angeles County jails have once again worked the entire year to make Christmas day more memorable for needy children. This holiday season, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will distribute...

Santa to Visit Carousel Ranch on Saturday
Friday, Dec 9, 2011

Carousel Ranch, recognized for its horseback therapy programs for mentally and physically disabled children and adults, will get an early visit this holiday season from Santa Claus, who, accompanied by Mrs. Claus and a herd of reindeer, will spread holiday cheer at the Saugus ranch on Saturday, Dec....

Dec. 16: Helen Wheels Band at Valencia Wine Co.

Helen Wheels Band The Helen Wheels Band will perform at Valencia Wine Co.’s annual Christmas Bash on Friday, Dec. 16, from 9 p.m. to 2 p.m. The classic rock and blues band features lead singer and local Realtor Helen LaPrairie, with Gerry Rothschild on guitar, Lynn “Wooly” Woolever...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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
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