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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery


HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS
Thursday, Sep 27, 2012

[CSU] – Beginning Monday, Oct. 1, all 23 CSU campuses will begin accepting applications from new students for admission to the fall 2013 term.  Students intending to apply for fall should visit the website www.csumentor.edu to complete the online application. While all campuses will be accepting...

Wednesday, Sep 19, 2012

[CSU] – The California State University Board of Trustees adopted budget contingency measures Wednesday based on the outcome of Proposition 30 on the Nov. 6 ballot.  The board voted 11 to 3 to raise tuition fees by $150 a semester or 5 percent if the Governor’s tax initiative fails and a...

Monday, Sep 17, 2012

[CSU] – The California State University Board of Trustees will consider adopting a package of budget contingency measures at its meeting on September 18/19 based on the outcome of Proposition 30 on the November 6 ballot.  University officials are recommending a multi-part plan to be implemented...

Tuesday, Sep 4, 2012

[CSU] –  John Swarbrick, Associate Vice Chancellor, Labor Relations, California State University, issued the following statement Tuesday: “We are pleased that CFA’s membership has voted to ratify the Tentative Agreement. At the start of these negotiations, CSU outlined its bargaining objectives...

Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012

[CSU] – The California State University has reached a tentative agreement on a successor contract with the California Faculty Association that represents 23,000 faculty, coaches, counselors and librarians. The contract runs through June 30, 2014 and becomes effective upon ratification by CFA members...

Monday, Jul 30, 2012

[CSU] – Severe budget cuts over the past several years and the prospect of an additional $250 million trigger cut will limit new student applications to only 10 California State University campuses for the spring 2013 application period.  (California State University, Northridge is not among them...

Monday, Jul 16, 2012

[CSU] – With the state budget for 2012-13 now signed, the California State University Board of Trustees will discuss budget options for the system at its regularly scheduled board meeting Tuesday. The final budget relies on the successful passage of the Governor’s tax measure in November....

Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012

[CSU] – California State University Board Chair Bob Linscheid announced the appointment Tuesday of seven trustee members to serve on the Special Committee for the Selection of the Chancellor.  The Special Committee, chaired by Trustee Bill Hauck, will hold its first meeting on June 28 from 10...

CSU Chancellor Ducking Out
Thursday, May 24, 2012

Charles B. Reed [CSU] – California State University Chancellor Charles B. Reed announced Thursday that he will retire as chancellor of the CSU following a 14-year tenure with the university system. In a statement sent to CSU campuses and employees, Reed said that he came to the CSU because of his...

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

The California State University released preliminary systemwide data Monday for the upcoming fall term indicating all-time highs in applications, and a year-over-year increase in the number of students admitted. Throughout 2010-2011, the CSU welcomed 95,000 new undergraduates while denying access to...

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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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