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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
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Einstein Academy Comments on Court Proceedings
Tuesday, Feb 10, 2015

[Albert Einstein Academy, Feb. 10] – On Thursday, February 5, Judge James Chalfant of the LA County Superior Court was to consider whether (the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District) and AEA had fulfilled the requirements set forth in his October 9, 2014 ruling regarding the out-of-district...

AEA: It’s About the Money
Sunday, Feb 8, 2015

I am an Acton resident, an observer of the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District board, and a parent of an Albert Einstein Academy secondary school student who has flourished after leaving the Acton-Agua Dulce district (AADUSD). I am responding to the AADUSD superintendent’s comments on Feb....

LAPD Investigating SCV School Staffer for ‘Inappropriate Behavior with Minors’ in Tujunga
Wednesday, Feb 4, 2015

[LAPD Press Release] – The Los Angeles Police Department’s Sexually Exploited Child Unit, Juvenile Division, is investigating a staff member at Albert Einstein Academy, in Santa Clarita, for inappropriate behavior with minors. This investigation commenced after several minors reported inappropriate...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, January 8, 2015
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015

Dozens of Einstein Academy parents showed up to a meeting Wednesday night to address asbestos contamination concerns. Senator Barbara Boxer says she will not run for reelection in 2016. The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department has added three new dogs to the team. Henry Mayo is getting a six-story, 160,000...

School Board Set to Decide on Einstein Charter Jan. 5
Saturday, Dec 27, 2014

[KHTS] – Acton-Agua Dulce school officials plan to announce a decision on Einstein Academy’s new charter school petition Jan. 5. The charter schools’ officials faced several local denials for its petition to operate a K-6 charter school in the Santa Clarita Valley, which led the school to seek...

County Audit Critical of Einstein Academy
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2014

[CLICK HERE] to read the report.   [KHTS] – A county-requested Extraordinary Audit final report released Tuesday alleged violations in Einstein Academy’s charter school petitions, “significant deficiencies” with the schools’ internal controls and a lack of written accounting policies. Albert...

Einstein Reapplies for Charter with Acton-AD School District
Friday, Dec 5, 2014

[WATCH VIDEO]   [KHTS] – Einstein Academy officials Thursday sought a second charter school petition from Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District officials to replace the one a judge threw out. AADUSD officials gave both the Albert Einstein Academy for the Letters, Arts and Sciences, as well...

Draft of Einstein Audit Finds ‘Significant Deficiencies’ but No Proof of Fraud
Wednesday, Dec 3, 2014

A draft of an Einstein Academy audit report cited missing board meeting minutes and “significant deficiencies” in financial controls, according to information obtained by KHTS AM-1220. Albert Einstein Academy for the Letters, Arts and Sciences operates a K-6 charter school in Newhall, which is chartered...

Newhall vs. Einstein: Myths, Facts

Brian Walters In our social media-driven world where “correct” answers tend to be determined by popularity rather than actual accuracy, opinions and spin on fact have become intermingled with actual facts and truth to the point where someone’s virtual or mythical reality becomes that person’s...

Next City Council Mtg.: Einstein School, New Senior Center
Friday, Nov 21, 2014

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JOINT CITY COUNCIL/ BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, November 25, 2014 6:00 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1 st Floor Santa Clarita, CA 91355 AGENDA ____________ PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY – No New Business ____________ How to Address the City...

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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, 2026, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community, and giving back.
March 1: JCI Santa Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will host its annual organizational and business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Dec. 17: COC Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced major changes to its kids area, which will be reimagined as Looney Tunes Land
Looney Tunes Land to Debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain by Summer 2026
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2026 exhibition schedule for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.
SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released
The Greater Lost Angeles Homeless Count (Jan. 20-22) is still in need of volunteers.
Jan. 20-22: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Still Needs Volunteers
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online," on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 22: SBDC Webinar on Ecommerce
The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.
TMU Swim Sweeps Bethel in Dual Meet
Canyons men's basketball (6-4) remains unbeaten on its current road trip with wins over College of the Desert and L.A. City College preceding a victory over Solano (3-8) on Dec. 13.
Cougars Win 80-73 at Solano College, Streak Moves to Three
1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]
Hi Jolly's Tomb
The Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Dec. 16: Organizational Meeting of Castaic Board of Trustees
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus District Education Center.
Dec. 16: Saugus Union School District Board Organizational Meeting
The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next Superintendent-President.
Nationwide Search Underway for New President
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