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Crash On Bouquet Canyon Road Leaves One Dead
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017

A fatal Bouquet Canyon Road crash that took place near Newhall Ranch Road early Tuesday morning has left one dead, officials said. Detectives with the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station’s Traffic Unit said they are awaiting the results of a toxicology screening in order to determine if drugs and/or...

Victims in Wednesday’s Two Separate SCV Crashes Identified
Thursday, Jun 15, 2017

Medical examiners identified two people killed in two separate fatal crashes Wednesday, several hours apart, across town from each other. Read full story [here]

Specialized CHP Investigation Looking into Alleged Street Racing Case
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

The case against a man accused of street racing in a fatal crash that killed a pair of Santa Clarita Valley teens is expected to be continued for at least a little while longer. Dealio Lockhart, 36, is facing life in prison after a multi-car collision near downtown Los Angeles left three dead, including...

Early Morning I-5 Collision Injures LAPD Officer
Tuesday, May 23, 2017

An injury crash reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. involving a truck and an LAPD motorcycle shut down all lanes of southbound traffic on I-5 near Lyons Avenue, and LAPD and CHP officers are reportedly on scene investigating. By 8:45 a.m., all lanes had reopened, but CHP officials remained on scene near...

Suspected DUI Crash Results in Power Outage for Over 1,000 Residents
Monday, May 22, 2017

A suspected DUI crash in the early hours of Sunday morning resulted in over 1,000 Valencia residents losing power. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 26-year-old male for DUI after he crashed into a power transformer at 5:10 a.m. near Valencia Boulevard and Goldcrest Drive. A power...

Car Carrier Falls Down Agua Dulce Embankment, None Injured
Tuesday, May 2, 2017

A car carrier that fell about 200 feet down an Agua Dulce embankment shut down Highway 14 traffic for a few hours Tuesday morning, damaged a few cars, but left no injuries, officials said. A car carrier with 10 vehicles — not new cars but vehicles being transferred from one lot to another, officials...

Victim from Possible DUI Crash in Acton Identified
Friday, Apr 28, 2017

Medical examiners identified a woman killed in a suspected single-car DUI crash Thursday night on Soledad Canyon Road, east of Indian Canyon Road. Cristina Ann Jackson, 37, of Acton, was killed when her vehicle overturned on Soledad Canyon Road not far from the Shambala Preserve around 6:30 p.m. For...

Car Crash Leaves Teen Paralyzed
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017

Tragedy struck a family of six from Santa Clarita in January when 18-year-old Kaeli Edmonds lost control of the car she was driving on Vasquez Canyon Road and Sierra Highway, causing it to strike a mountain and flip three times. Investigators still don’t know what prompted the high school senior to...

Victim of Fatal Crash Near Walmart Identified
Thursday, Jan 19, 2017

Officials with the Coroner’s Office have released the identity of a woman killed in a fatal crash off Kelly Johnson Parkway. Christine May, 29, of Lancaster, was killed when the compact car she was in was struck by a silver truck around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29 in Santa Clarita. For the full story,...

Ambulance Involved in Traffic Collision on McBean Parkway
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2017

A three-car collision involving an ambulance left the ambulance on its side on McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard shortly after 1 p.m. According to Lieutenant James Duran of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, there were no injuries as a result of the crash. There is no further information available...

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1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
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