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Acosta Introduces Bill to Empower Youth to Aid Elderly
Wednesday, Apr 4, 2018

California Assemblyman Dante Acosta (R-Santa Clarita) has announced a bill to establish a new program called the California Care Corps, an effort to empower young adults to care for elderly Californians in need of in-home respite care. “AB 2101 empowers young people who give a minimum number of hours...

April 7: Wilk, Acosta Host Women’s Safety, Self-Defense Workshop
Monday, Mar 19, 2018

State Sen. Scott Wilk (D-Palmdale) and Assemblyman Dante Acosta (R-Santa Clarita) will co-host a women’s safety and self-defense workshop at The Centre in Centre Pointe on Saturday, April 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The hands-on workshop is for women and girls over the age of 14, and there’s...

Don Fleming, SCVEDC Chair Emeritus, Honored by City Council
Wednesday, Jan 31, 2018

Don Fleming, general manager of Valencia Acura and co-chairman of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, was honored by the Santa Clarita City Council on Jan. 23 as a founding member of the corporation and for his contributions to the community. Earlier this month, Fleming was named...

Local Representatives Weigh in on Brown State of the State Address
Friday, Jan 26, 2018

California Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. delivered his 16th and final State of the State address in Sacramento Thursday, and elected officials representing the Santa Clarita Valley weighed in with their comments. Senator Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, issued the following statement: Scott Wilk “Today...

Dec. 7: Acosta to Host Open House, Toy Drive
Friday, Dec 1, 2017

Dante Acosta California Assemblyman Dante Acosta, R-Santa Clarita, will host an open house and holiday toy drive at his Valencia office on Thursday, December 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Acosta, who represents the 38th Assembly District including most of the Santa Clarita Valley, will provide attendees an...

Nov. 8: City Unveils Fallen Warriors Monument in Newhall
Friday, Oct 20, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita and SCV Veterans Memorial, Inc. invite the public to attend a special ceremony unveiling the new Fallen Warriors Monument at Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall on Wednesday, November 8 starting at 10 a.m. The ceremony at 24275 Walnut Street will feature a tribute to active...

Brown Signs Acosta Motorcycle License Law; Other Bills Await Action
Wednesday, Sep 20, 2017

California Governor Jerry Brown has until October 15 to sign bills passed at the end of the just-concluded legislative session, including measures authored by Assemblyman Dante Acosta (R-Santa Clarita). Acosta successfully introduced legislation regarding motorcycle licenses, which Brown signed into...

Acosta: ‘Fix Broken Immigration System,’ Protect Dreamers
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2017

SACRAMENTO – Assemblyman Dante Acosta (R-Santa Clarita) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s announcement Tuesday to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program: “Congress should act immediately to fix our broken immigration system. Along with border security...

Deeper Probe of Alleged UC Budget Abuse Nixed by Legislature
Friday, Jun 30, 2017

Janet Napolitano Updated to include further comment from Acosta. SACRAMENTO – The Joint Legislative Audit Committee has refused to dig deeper into allegations of financial misconduct by the University of California Office of the President in response to the secret $175 million fund unearthed in a recent...

Acosta: UC President’s Slush Fund Requires Forensic Audit
Monday, Jun 5, 2017

California Assemblyman Dante Acosta SACRAMENTO – California State Assemblyman Dante Acosta (R-Santa Clarita) Monday announced a request to pursue a forensic audit of the University of California’s Office of the President through the Joint Legislative Audit Committee (JLAC), of which he is a member. This...

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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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