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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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Sheared Fire Hydrant Closes Hasley Canyon at Del Valle
Monday, Dec 19, 2016

Hasley Canyon at Del Valle is closed for approximately one hour due to a sheared fire hydrant. The sheared fire hydrant occurred due to a traffic collision. California Highway Patrol officials are advising drivers using this street to use alternate routes.

Apartment Fire in Canyon Country Leaves 2 Families without Homes
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016

An apartment fire displaced two families early Tuesday morning, firefighters said, after a blaze left a pair of homes “gutted.” The fire was reported by a resident at 27345 Sumac Court in Canyon Country around 12:34 a.m., according to Supervisor Pickett of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Read...

Tips for Managing Holiday Fire Hazards
Monday, Dec 12, 2016

With the holidays fast approaching and the swell of fire hazards like Christmas trees and lights entering homes, keeping your home safe from fires becomes more important than ever. It is important to be aware of the potential fire hazards and ways to prevent such dangers. For the full story, click [here].

LACoFD Battle 2 Brush Fires, Both Now Under Control
Friday, Dec 2, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley firefighters handled a pair of brush fires Friday, officials said, leaving none injured and no structures threatened. The fires caused alarm initially because of the high wind warning in the Santa Clarita Valley area for the day. However, a fast response led to quick control for...

Steps to a Fire-Safe Holiday
Thursday, Dec 1, 2016

Winter holidays are a time for families and friends to get together, but that also means a greater risk for fire. Follow these simple tips for a fire-safe holiday season. Always maintain your holiday lights and check for: – Frayed wires – Bare spots – Gaps in the insulation –...

Fire Along 14 Freeway Held in Check
Monday, Aug 1, 2016

L.A. County firefighters made quick work of a blaze that broke out Monday along the 14 Freeway between Golden Valley Road and Via Princessa. The fire was reported at 11:51 a.m., and it briefly threatened homes in the area. By 12:26 p.m., the active flames had been doused. The fire was held to 3 to 5...

House Fire Injures One In Canyon Country
Thursday, Jul 21, 2016

A structure fire in Canyon Country injured one person Thursday morning when a fire was reported in the 27000 block of Plumwood Ave. First responders got the call at 9:12 a.m. and were on scene seven minutes later, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials. For the full story, click [here].

Single Vehicle Fire Spreads to Brush in Placerita
Thursday, Jun 16, 2016

LAFD put out a vegetation fire on Placerita Canyon Road at 1:08 p.m., according to Inspector Randall Wright. The fire began as a single vehicle fire that spread to brush at the 1900 block of Placerita Canyon Road at around 12:50 p.m. on Thursday. The single vehicle fire spread to nearby vegetation;...

Brush Fire Burns Over 8 Acres in Castaic
Thursday, Jun 9, 2016

Los Angeles County Fire Department Firefighters extinguished an 8.4-acre brush fire Thursday afternoon near Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic, according to Randall Wright, a Los Angeles County Fire Department inspector. The flames, which didn’t threaten any structures near that the 29300 block of...

Small Brush Fire in Stevenson Ranch Knocked Down Quickly
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2016

Los Angeles County firefighters responded to a quarter acre brush fire in Stevenson Ranch near West Valencia Boulevard at 12:33 p.m. Wednesday. The fire began at 12:26 and was burning some light grass, according to a LACoFD official. It was knocked down by 12:42 p.m. Crews were mopping up as of 1 p.m.

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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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