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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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California Legislature Nears End of 2019 Session
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2019

With four weeks left before the California Legislature concludes its 2019 session, elected officials representing the Santa Clarita Valley have shared what they are working on as deadlines approach. Assembly members found themselves busy Monday with nearly 160 bills returning to the floor, following...

Newsom Signs Smith Bill to Expand Homeowner Protections
Monday, Aug 5, 2019

Assembly Bill (AB) 1106, which extends Los Angeles County’s Enhanced Homeowner Notification Program, has received Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, according to Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita), the bill’s author. The homeowner protection bill continues the program’s fraud prevention,...

McLean, Smith, Execs Take ‘Film Information Tour’
Friday, Jul 26, 2019

Mayor Marsha McLean joined California State Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita), State of California Film Commission Executive Director Colleen Bell and Deputy Director Eve Honthaner for a Santa Clarita “film information tour” on Wednesday. McLean and the Santa Clarita City Council...

Smith Partners with LACoFD, LASD for Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2019

Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Emergency Management, will partner with the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) for a Wildfire Preparedness Town Hall Meeting in the Santa Clarita Valley....

Newsom Signs Smith Child Safety Bill
Wednesday, Jul 3, 2019

SACRAMENTO — Assembly Bill 1336, the child safety bill introduced by Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) to prevent childhood unintentional injuries has been signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. AB 1336 marks Assemblywoman Smith’s second bill signed into law and updates the...

July 23: State of the State VIA Luncheon
Thursday, Jun 27, 2019

Join Valley Industry Association for its 2nd annual State of the State presentation on Tuesday, July 23, at 11:45 a.m. The luncheon will take place at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, located at 24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia, 91355. Joining VIA will be the Honorable State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita,...

Newsom Signs Smith’s College Affordability Bill Into Law

SACRAMENTO — Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, is pleased to announce Assembly Bill (AB) 853 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom this week. The bill addresses college affordability and allows for the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan to directly pay for living expenses such...

Smith Invites Locals to Apply for Advisory Committees
Monday, Jun 17, 2019

Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita) invites residents of the 38th Assembly District to apply to one of the Local Advisory Committees for 2019-2020. Members of the local advisory committees will actively engage with the Assemblywoman and her office, providing expertise and insight on issues...

Smith’s Education Reform Bills Receive Bipartisan Support
Thursday, May 30, 2019

SACRAMENTO — This week, three of Assemblywoman Christy Smith’s, D-Santa Clarita, education reform bills advanced from the California State Assembly. Assembly Bills (ABs) 967, 1233 and 1729 garnered strong, bipartisan support and now head to the California State Senate. · AB 967 would...

Smith Bills to Expand Jobs in Mental Health, Nursing Clears Assembly Floor

SACRAMENTO – Assemblywoman Christy Smith, D-Santa Clarita, cleared two health bills from the State Assembly this week. The bills, AB 769 and AB 1051, would expand jobs in mental health and nursing, respectively. AB 769 would include Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors (LPCCs) into the Medi-Cal...

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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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