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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Barger Names Ford to SCV Water Agency
Monday, Sep 16, 2019

Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger has named Jeff Ford to serve on the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, her office said Monday. “Jeff’s knowledge and experience will be an invaluable asset to the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency and its dedicated group of experts,” Barger...

Acosta Confirmed to SCV Water Board
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019

Dante Acosta The SCV Water Board of Directors confirmed Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s appointment of former Assembly member Dante Acosta to its Board of Directors at its special Board meeting, Monday, Jan. 7. Acosta was sworn in at the meeting and will be representing L.A. County...

Jan. 7: SCV Water Board Meeting, Acosta Vote
Saturday, Jan 5, 2019

At a special meeting on Monday night, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Board of Directors will consider and may approve the appointment of Dante Acosta to the board as the representative of Los Angeles County Waterworks District 6, Val Verde. Acosta was most recently a member of the California...

LA County Registrar Updates Ballot Tally, Certifies Nov. 6 Election Results
Friday, Nov 30, 2018

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced the certified election results for the Nov. 6 General Election on Friday afternoon. A total of 3,023,417 ballots were processed and counted, with 58.14 percent of eligible voters casting ballots in LA County. On Tuesday, Dec....

Smith Adds to Lead Over Acosta in Bid for 38th Assembly Seat
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018

Democratic challenger Christy Smith has added slightly to her lead over Republican incumbent Dante Acosta in the contest for California’s 38th Assembly District, and is ahead by 5,376 votes as of Wednesday. The latest count of mail-in and provisional ballots for the Nov. 6 general election reported...

Smith Lead Over Acosta Grows in 38th Assembly District Race
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018

In the race for California’s 38th Assembly District, Democratic challenger Christy Smith is now ahead by 5,164 votes over Republican incumbent Dante Acosta, according to officials’ latest tally of mail-in and provisional ballots for the Nov. 6 general election reported Tuesday afternoon. The...

Election Results Update: US Congress, State Assembly, City Council, Schools Chief
Wednesday, Nov 21, 2018

California’s Secretary of State and the Los Angeles County and Ventura County registrar-recorders reported the latest tally of provisional and mail-in ballots for the Nov. 6 General Election late Tuesday afternoon. The latest tally showed retired LA County Sheriff’s Lt. Alex Villanueva extending...

Smith Adds to Lead Over Acosta in 38th Assembly District Race

In the latest mail-in and provisional ballot tallies reported by officials for the Nov. 6 general election late Tuesday afternoon, Democratic challenger Christy Smith’s overall lead has increased to 4,051 votes over Republican incumbent Dante Acosta in the race for California’s 38th Assembly...

Smith Widens Lead in 38th Assembly District Tally
Friday, Nov 16, 2018

Democratic challenger Christy Smith’s lead has widened to 3,099 votes over Republican incumbent Dante Acosta in the race for California’s 38th District, according to the updated ballot count released Friday afternoon by the Los Angeles County and Ventura County registrars of voters. Acosta...

Acosta Concedes to Smith in Assembly Race as Ballot Tally Continues
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018

Republican incumbent Dante Acosta conceded Wednesday to Democratic challenger Christy Smith in the tight race for California’s 38th Assembly District seat in the Nov. 6 general election. While the final ballot tally by Los Angeles County and Ventura County registrars (the 38th District includes...

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At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
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
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