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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]
Kingston


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DMV Makes It Easier to Schedule Appointment
Monday, Jul 6, 2015

[DMV] – Customers needing to schedule an online appointment with the California Department of Motor Vehicles can now view available dates and times at a number of nearby offices all at once. The new timesaving appointment system not only offers customers the opportunity to make an appointment...

DMV Makes it Easier to Get AB60 Driver’s License
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2015

Starting on June 30, 2015, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will begin accepting additional documents to verify the identity and residency of Assembly Bill 60  applicants.  Those additional documents to be accepted include: * California residency documents that are issued by any government...

AB60 Driver’s License Stats for March 2015
Monday, Apr 13, 2015

The California Department of Motor Vehicles released March statistics Monday for Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60), as well as totals since the programs implementation on January 2, 2015. Original Driver License: 76,000       AB 60 driver licenses issued in March 2015. A license is not issued until the...

500,000 Apply for CA Drivers Licenses Under AB 60
Friday, Apr 3, 2015

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced nearly half-of-a-million Californians have applied for a driver license under Assembly Bill 60 (AB 60) since January 2, 2015, double the number of applications DMV had projected to receive at this point in the year. “The interest in...

Learn Driving Rules On Your iPad (*Not at Same Time)
Friday, Feb 27, 2015

The California Department of Motor Vehicles announces the release of the 2015 Driver Handbook for the Apple iPad tablet. The book is available in English and Spanish, and can be downloaded free through the iBooks application bookstore. Print publication copies of the 2015 California Driver Handbook are...

DMV Releases Monthly AB60 Driver’s License Stats for Jan. 2015
Wednesday, Feb 18, 2015

[DMV, Feb. 18] – The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today released statistics for implementation of Assembly Bill 60 for the first full month of implementation data. * 59,000: AB 60 driver licenses issued in January 2015. A license is not issued until the applicant proves identity...

DMV Urges Use of Automated Services
Friday, Feb 13, 2015

[DMV] – Even as wait times begin leveling off since the launch of AB 60 in January, the California Department of Motor Vehicles announced new appointment opportunities for customers who need to visit a DMV office and highlighted major transactions that can be handled online or by telephone to avoiding...

Undocumented Immigrants Obtain Driver’s Licenses
Friday, Jan 2, 2015

Hundreds of undocumented immigrants will be standing in line at California DMV’s in the next few months to obtain legal driver’s licenses. Assembly Bill 60 is now in effect and allows non-citizen motorists without a visa or green card to get a driver’s license. The Bill was passed in...

DMV Ready for Onslaught from ‘Documented’ Undocumented Drivers
Monday, Dec 29, 2014

Starting Friday, January 2, 2015, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will begin issuing driver licenses under AB 60—the new law requiring DMV to issue a driver license to applicants who can prove identity and California residency, and meet all other licensing requirements, such as passing...

DMV Sets Rules for Illegal Aliens Seeking Driver’s Licenses
Friday, Nov 7, 2014

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today posted the list of documents that applicants will use to obtain a California driver license under AB 60—the new law requiring DMV to issue a driver license to individuals who can prove identity and California residence and meet all other licensing...

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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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