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Overturned Big Rig Prompts Full Closure Of 14 Freeway, Backs Up Traffic
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2016

An overturned big rig carrying a load of apples prompted a full closure of the southbound 14 freeway at Escondido Canyon Road early Wednesday morning, blocking traffic for hours. The collision on the Highway 14 that occurred at approximately 3:59 a.m. Wednesday morning was cleared up by 8:09 a.m., according...

Two Vehicles Plummet Off Side Of Freeway, Land On Old Road
Friday, May 20, 2016

Two vehicles plummeted over the side of the I-5 freeway near the SR-14 connector Friday morning and landed upside down on the Old Road below, authorities said. The collision was reported in Newhall at 9:55 a.m. The nearest cross street where both vehicles came to rest was Weldon Canyon Road, according...

Head-On Collision Leaves 2 Injured
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016

A head-on collision near Interstate 5 and Calgrove Boulevard left two women injured around 11:45 a.m. Thursday. The collision occurred when a black Lexus failed to yield when making a left-hand turn and hit a silver Ford Focus that was traveling approximately 50 miles per hour, according to CHP Officer...

Suspected DUI Car Crash Leaves Pro Racer Dead, Another in Jail
Saturday, Jan 16, 2016

A rollover car crash left a professional motorcycle racer dead and another person in custody early Saturday morning. Steven Kirk, 22, has been identified as the man who was killed in the early morning crash, said Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner’s Office. According to...

Fatal Crash Victim ID’d as Valencia Man
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016

[KHTS] – A Valencia man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash that occurred on the westbound I-210 transition road to the northbound I-5 Monday afternoon. At approximately 4:05 p.m., 47-year-old Pablo E. Gratas’s 2002 Toyota Camry collided into the guardrail that borders the...

Teen Identified as Victim in Single Car Crash
Monday, Jan 4, 2016

Updated Monday, Jan. 4 at 3:55 p.m. [KHTS] –The victim of the fatal crash which occurred on Bouquet Canyon Road Monday morning has been identified as a Leona Valley teenager. Elena L. Kramer, 19, of Leona Valley, lost control of her 1999 Ford Mustang for an unknown reason at approximately 8:25...

Rowher Flats Crash Victim ID’d as Valencia Man
Thursday, Dec 31, 2015

The man found dead after an apparent crash in Rowher Flats last week has been identified as 61-year old Michael Skelton of Valencia. Skelton’s death was listed as accidental due to blunt force abdominal trauma, according to Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office. An...

2 Airlifted After Driver Reportedly Suffers Seizure
Sunday, Dec 20, 2015

Two people were airlifted after a driver reportedly suffered a seizure and crashed into oncoming traffic Sunday afternoon in Agua Dulce. A total of five people were injured in the crash, two, a husband and wife, were airlifted and three were taken by ambulance, according to Los Angeles County Fire Capt....

Update: Victims of Single-Vehicle Crash Near Agua Dulce ID’d
Thursday, Nov 26, 2015

[KHTS] -Two elderly victims of the single-vehicle crash that occurred on Sierra Highway on Thursday morning have been identified by the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner. Raymond Kahoonei, 84, of Saugus, and Chiyo Kahoonei, 82, of Saugus, died on Thursday morning after their vehicle went off...

Car Crashes into CHP Officers on I-5 Near Balboa
Wednesday, Nov 25, 2015

Two California Highway Patrol officers suffered minor injuries Wednesday when their patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle that lost control on the I-5 south just north of Balboa Boulevard. The CHP patrol vehicle was stopped on the right shoulder of the I-5 at approximately 12:59 a.m. Wednesday...

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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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