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1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
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Person Killed After Being Struck by Metrolink Train
Monday, Jun 20, 2022

L.A. County Sheriff’s Station Department deputies and L.A. County Fire Department personnel investigate the scene of a fatal pedestrian versus train collision in Newhall. Chris Torres / The Signal Courtesy of The Signal. A person was killed Monday after being struck by a train in Newhall, according...

One Person Dead After RV Crashes into Santa Clara River Bed
Monday, Sep 27, 2021

One person died Monday after an RV hopped over a curb and crashed into the Santa Clara River bed in Canyon Country, according to officials. “It is a single occupant,” said Deputy Natalie Arriaga, adding that cause of the crash “is still under investigation.” The reported vehicle collision...

Coroner IDs Motorcyclist Killed in Saugus Pursuit
Thursday, Nov 12, 2020

A 20-year-old man has been identified as the motorcyclist who died following a pursuit that ended in a crash in Saugus Wednesday evening. The Los Angeles County Coroner-Medical Examiner’s Office identified Brayden Madden, of Santa Clarita, in the fatal collision that occurred around 6 p.m. near Bristol...

Coroner Identifies Woman Killed in State Route 14 Fatality
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2020

Medical examiners with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office identified Murdewiyanti Finn, 48, of Lancaster, as the woman killed in a traffic collision on Highway 14 in Newhall Sunday evening. California Highway Patrol officers first responded to the two-vehicle crash on northbound Highway 14 around...

Multi-Vehicle Traffic Collision on SB I-5 Leaves One Dead
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2020

File photo: Katharine Lotze/The Signal. A fatal traffic collision south of the Newhall Pass on Interstate 5 stalled traffic for morning commuters Tuesday. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were responding to reports of a three-vehicle traffic collision on southbound Interstate 5, just south...

Motorist Killed After Car Plunges 400 Feet Off Interstate 5
Wednesday, Sep 23, 2020

One person died Wednesday in Castaic after a vehicle fell off the southbound side of Interstate 5, plunging 400 feet down below. The solo-vehicle crash with one occupant inside of the car was first reported at 2:51 p.m., according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. After officials...

One Person Dead After Head-on Collision in Agua Dulce
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2020

One person died in a head-on collision early Tuesday morning on Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce. Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to reports of an expanded traffic collision just before 6:30 a.m. on Sierra Highway and Penman Road, near the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....

Driver Killed in State Route 14 Crash
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020

CHP officers are investigating a fatal crash that took place early Thursday on the southbound lanes of Highway 14, north of Sierra Highway. A driver, identified as Santiago Cabezas, 19, of Santa Ana, was killed when his car crashed into a red Volvo big rig parked on the right shoulder of the southbound...

One Killed in Two-Vehicle Collision Near Newhall Ranch Road, Rye Canyon
Thursday, Jan 9, 2020

Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a fatal traffic collision after a vehicle plunged down an embankment Thursday in Valencia. “Deputies arrived on the scene and determined that one of the parties suffered fatal injuries,” said Lt. Eric Lasko of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It’s...

One Killed in Newhall Plane Crash
Saturday, Jan 4, 2020

To view press conference, click here. A pilot was killed in a fiery plane crash Saturday morning near the Newhall Avenue off ramp of Highway 14. “We have a report of a plane down with fire, and that is all we have right now,” said Los Angeles County Fire Department Dispatch Supervisor Melanie Flores...

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1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
Jenks Harris
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that areas of Old Orchard Park, 25023 Ave Rotella, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, will be closed during construction upgrade to the park.
Areas of Old Orchard Park Closed During Construction
Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise line, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has announced record-breaking bookings over the four-day period covering Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Princess Cruises has Record-Breaking  Black Friday through Cyber Monday Bookings
As more and more people drive alternative fuel vehicles, the city of Santa Clarita wants to ensure they have the most up to date information on where to fuel and charge locally. The Green Santa Clarita website has that information.
Alternative Fueling Station Finder in Santa Clarita
As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets in December.
Dec. 13: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita City Hall
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Explore Starting Your Home Based Business, on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12-1 p.m.
Dec. 18: SBDC Webinar on Starting Your Home Based Business
As part of its continuing series of virtual programs, the LA County Library will host a Zoom session on the perils and prevention of elder financial exploitation on Dec. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Dec. 16: Virtual Program on Elder Financial Exploitation
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 10, signed an emergency proclamation for the Franklin Fire that is rapidly burning through the Malibu area.
Supes Proclaim Emergency for Franklin Fire in Malibu
The Painted Turtle Camp 20th Anniversary Celebration continues through December, and there's still time to get involved. Your donation helps ensure that the camp remains 100 percent free for children with serious medical conditions and their families.
Celebrating 20 Years, Painted Turtle Seeking Donations
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time in nature with a First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Jan. 1: First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park
Following a back-and-forth opening half, College of the Canyons men's basketball eventually fell too far behind to catch up, taking an 80-55 home loss from Cuesta College at the Cougar Cage on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Canyons Handed 80-55 Home Loss by Cuesta College
The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater announced its 2025 Winter-Spring season, running Jan. 16 through June 14, 2025.
REDCAT Announces 2025 Season
1941 - Three days after Pearl Harbor attack, 165th and 185th Infantry Regiments assigned to Saugus; Edison power substation guarded 24/7 [timeline]
Edison substation timeline
Local artist and author Therese Verner will host a reading and signing of her children's book "The Reading Tree" at the Acton Agua Dulce Library on Dec. 14 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Children’s Book Reading at Acton Agua Dulce Library
Just around the corner, 2025 will be ARTree Community Arts Center's 15th year serving Santa Clarita, and the non-profit thanks all its past and present board members, teachers, donors, volunteers, grantors, community partners and participants.
Celebrating 15 Years, ARTree Seeking Donations
The holiday season is a special time in Santa Clarita. As November comes to a close, you’ll begin to notice more and more dazzling lights illuminated and sprinkled throughout the city, a spectacular sight to see for long-time residents and visitors alike.
Jason Gibbs | All Aboard the Holiday Light Tour
With widespread critical fire weather conditions prompting a Red Flag Warning across Southern California Dec. 9 through Wednesday, Dec. 11, the county of Los Angeles Fire Department (LACoFD) has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the county.
Red Flag Warning Issued for L.A. County Communities
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11, beginning with a closed session at 5:30 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Dec. 11: Hart Board Regular Meeting
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations.
Introducing ‘Santa Clarita Voices’: City’s Official Podcast
The Master's University men's basketball team traveled to Merced on Thursday, Dec. 5, but came away with a loss to the UC Merced Bobcats 76-60.
Mustangs Bitten by Bobcats
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host a winter-themed “Winter Wonderland” Art Show Saturdays and Sundays at the TAADAA Art Gallery, starting Sunday, Jan. 19, thru Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
Jan. 19: Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council Hosts ‘Winter Wonderland’ Art Show
The season came to an end for The Master's University women's volleyball team as they lost their second match of pool play 18-25, 13-25, 21-25 to No. 13-seed Mount Vernon Nazarene University (Ohio) Thursday, Dec. 5 in Sioux City, Iowa.
Master’s Women’s Volleyball Season Ends in Iowa
College of the Canyons men's soccer featured five players named to the All-Western State Conference, South Division team for the 2024 season.
COC Men’s Soccer Features Five Players on All-Conference Team
The county of Los Angeles Chief Executive Office Real Estate Division is requesting information for available space to lease to the county in the Santa Clarita Valley area.
County Seeks to Lease Space for Regional Assessor’s Office
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