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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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Coroner IDs Driver in Fatal Big Rig Crash
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2021

The Los Angeles County Coroner-Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the driver of a loaded Ace Hardware truck who died after the big rig fell down an embankment off Interstate 5 on Monday. The man was identified as 57-year-old Richard Peter Heeschen, according to Sarah Ardalani, the public information...

Motorcylist Crashes, Dies on I-5; Seen Driving 100mph-Plus
Saturday, May 2, 2020

First responders were called to the scene of a fatal motorcycle crash on the southbound side of Interstate 5 in Castaic Saturday. The call came in around noon that a motorcycle had crashed in the center divider of the freeway south of Parker Road, according to Supervisor Bernard Peters of the Los Angeles...

One Killed in Fiery Car Crash on San Francisquito Canyon Road
Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018

Original post as of 10:05 a.m.: An investigation is underway as to the cause of a fiery fatal two-car crash that killed one person in Saugus early Tuesday morning. The call came in at approximately 6:51 a.m. of a crash that occurred on San Francisquito Canyon Road, approximately seven miles north of...

Victim in Friday’s Fatal Collision Identified
Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Medical examiners identified Tuesday the victim in a fatal head-on crash that took place Friday. Lori Lopez, of Santa Clarita, who would have turned 51 today, was killed after her silver sedan collided with a truck at the intersection of Haskell Canyon Road and Bob White Circle. For the full story, click...

Man Killed in Fatal Head-On Collision Identified
Thursday, May 18, 2017

Medical examiners identified the victim in the May 5 fatal head-on collision in Valencia. Wyatt Hillsdale, 24, of Hemet, was killed when the black Chevrolet Suburban he was driving collided with a GMC SUV. For the full story, click [here].

Man Killed on Highway 14 After Tire Comes Off Car
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

CHP officers are investigating what they currently suspect might have been a tragic accident in Santa Clarita on Wednesday, which led to the death of a driver on Highway 14. “A tire came off another vehicle,” said Officer Priessman of the California Highway Patrol, on the southbound lanes of Highway...

Detectives Investigating Fatal Copper Hill Collision as Possible DUI
Monday, May 8, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley detectives might have to wait weeks to find out whether a fatal head-on collision was caused by drugs or alcohol, as medical examiners work to notify next of kin, officials said Monday. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating the fatal crash on Copper...

Reward Increased for Information on Fatal Canyon Country Hit-and-Run
Tuesday, Mar 21, 2017

The reward is now at $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the Canyon Country fatal hit-and-run of a 15-year-old girl. The city of Santa Clarita is offering a $5,000 reward in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person...

Valencia Traffic Collision Kills One, Information Needed
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017

SCV Sheriff’s traffic investigators are seeking information on a fatal Valencia traffic collision that led to the death of one woman. At approximately 4:37 a.m. on Wednesday morning, deputies responded to the intersection of Smyth Drive and Dickason Drive, Valencia, regarding a traffic collision....

Reward Offered in Hit-And-Run Death of Canyon Country Girl
Thursday, Jan 19, 2017

The Board of Supervisors will be asked to approve a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger establishing a $20,0000 reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of a suspect or suspects responsible for the hit-and-run death of a 15 year-old girl in Canyon Country. On December 26, 2016...

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Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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 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
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