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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS
CSU Campuses Now Accepting Apps for Fall 2014
Monday, Sep 30, 2013

The application period for admission to the fall 2014 term for all CSU campuses will open on Tuesday, October 1. Students intending to apply for fall admission should visit the website www.csumentor.edu to complete the online application. “A degree from a California State University campus continues...

CSU Board Reviews Initiatives to Cut Time-to-Degree
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013

Information about a wide-ranging set of initiatives to improve student success while reducing time to degree through the use of technology was shared with California State University Trustees today at their September board meeting.  Some initiatives are currently in place, while others will be implemented...

CSU Reaches Agreement on Opening Salary Talks with Another Bargaining Unit
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013

The California State University and the Academic Professionals of California (APC) have reached agreement over 2013-14 salary re-opener negotiations.  CSU has agreed to implement a 1.34 percent general salary increase for the members of the APC bargaining unit.  Salary increases will be retroactive...

CSU Offers Full-Timers First Base Wage Hike in Years
Monday, Aug 26, 2013

The California State University and the California Faculty Association have reached agreement over 2013-14 salary re-opener negotiations.  CSU has agreed to provide a 1.34 percent compensation pool that will be distributed evenly per Full Time Equivalent Faculty (FTEF), as a uniform increase to base...

Wilk Supports Money Bill to Boost CSU Access
Wednesday, Aug 21, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, signed on to legislation calling for the appropriation of an additional $22 million from the general fund to the California State University system. The money would be earmarked for the CSU system and devoted to helping students, Wilk said. “One...

CSU Campuses Spreading Message About Alcohol Poisoning
Thursday, Aug 1, 2013

California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White committed to roll-out the Aware Awake Alive peer-to-peer program to all 23 campuses as another tool for identifying and acting on the symptoms of alcohol poisoning. The chancellor also committed that the CSU would translate the program materials...

CSU Adds Online Courses; Campus Enrollment Open for Spring
Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013

The improved budget environment is enabling the California State University to begin addressing critical access needs for both current and potential students. Current full-time students enrolled at any CSU campus now have access to a wide range of fully online classes from other CSUs beginning August...

Cal State University’s Bond Rating Upped to AA-
Wednesday, Jul 3, 2013

The California State University’s bond rating was upgraded to AA- by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, as the agency raised its long term rating and underlying rating on the university’s system-wide revenue bonds.  Standard & Poor’s credit ratings express the agency’s opinion about...

Assembly OK’s Study to Consider a CSU in Antelope Valley
Friday, May 31, 2013

Assemblyman Steve Fox Assemblyman Steve Fox, D-Palmdale, announced Thursday that Assembly Bill 736, a measure that could eventually pave the way for a new California State University Campus in the Antelope Valley, received bipartisan approval in the state Assembly with a vote of 67-6. The bill authorizes...

Saturday, Apr 27, 2013

DOWNLOAD THE 2013 FACT BOOK [HERE].   The California State University strives to provide high-quality, affordable higher education to meet the changing workforce needs of California, making the CSU a driving force behind California’s prosperity and diverse communities.   The CSU: * Is the...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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