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LACoFD Responds to Brush Fire North of Sand Canyon
Friday, May 19, 2017

Los Angeles County Fire Department crews are responding to a brush fire alongside the northbound 14 freeway north of Sand Canyon. Officials received the call at 1:11 p.m. and were on scene by 1:14 p.m. “We’re at half an acre right now,” said a LACoFD official. “It’s creeping uphill. medium...

May 15-16: LACoFD Practicing Grass Fire Drills in Castaic
Monday, May 15, 2017

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters are practicing grass drills in Cataic on Monday and Tuesday. “Weather conditions will allow us to proceed with our grass drills today and tomorrow. These drills are taking place just below the Castaic Dam,” according to LACoFD officials. “Please...

One Saugus Home Affected by Saturday Evening Blaze
Monday, May 8, 2017

Fire officials responded to a report of a house fire on the 22100 block of Barbacoa Street at 5:57 p.m. on Saturday. One home was affected by the blaze, which was extinguished by about 6:46 p.m. Saturday. Kevin Gilley / Two8Nine Media For the full story, click [here].

Granada Hills Brush Fire Chars Three-Quarters of an Acre
Monday, Apr 17, 2017

Nearly five dozen Los Angeles firefighters controlled a three-quarter of an acre brush fire in Granada Hills Sunday afternoon that prompted the closure of San Fernando Road, authorities said. Photo by Rick McClure No one was injured and no structures were threatened in the blaze, which was reported around...

Firefighters Extinguish Small Brush Fire Sunday
Monday, Apr 3, 2017

A small brushfire was quickly extinguished by county firefighters in Newhall on Sunday. County firefighters extinguished a small brushfire today in Newhall that charred about one-eighth of an acre of grass, a dispatch supervisor said. Photo by Rick McClure The brushfire near Dockweiler Drive and Ivy...

Barger Warns Residents Living Near Burn Areas of Potential Flooding, Mudslides
Thursday, Feb 16, 2017

With the National Weather Service forecasting up to 4 inches of rain in parts of Los Angeles County starting Friday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger encourages residents in hillside communities and fire-impacted areas to take precautions now. Additionally, the Department of Public Works has activated 24-hour...

Pet Supply Store Thanks Community for Support After Fire
Monday, Jan 30, 2017

A fire that scorched a structure at Fox Feed and Tack Pet Supplies on the 17000 block of Sierra Highway early Saturday morning has left owners with thousands of dollars in damages and a major cleanup. “We are open for business, but there is fox feed and tack pet suppliesfire hay a large mess in our...

LACoFD Offers Tips for Flood Management
Monday, Jan 23, 2017

As rainstorms hit the Santa Clarita Valley and L.A. County, it is important to continue planning and preparing for the increased potential of flooding, mudslides and debris run-off. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) urges residents living in areas prone to debris flow and mudslides to be...

Jan. 21: Photography Panel Explores Climate, Fire, Future of Open Space
Friday, Jan 13, 2017

“Climate, Fire and the Future of Open Space” is a panel being held in conjunction with the exhibit at the Old Town Newhall Library called “Highway 2: The Journey and the Destination” and is happening on Saturday, January 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library. Blending their...

Structure Fire Destroys Two Trailers
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2016

Two storage trailers were completely destroyed on Monday night after an RV caught on fire around 9:50 p.m. The incident occurred in the 23900 block of Newhall Avenue when an RV caught fire on a vacant lot and spread to two storage trailers, according to Inspector Joey Marron with the Los Angeles County...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
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
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