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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery


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Newsom Signs 22 Wildfire Bills to Enhance Control Efforts
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019

SACRAMENTO – California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a series of wildfire bills Wednesday aimed at improving the state’s wildfire prevention, mitigation and response efforts and continuing progress toward our clean energy goals. The 22 wildfire bills cover various areas for a comprehensive approach...

Newsom Proclaims Sept. 27 Native American Day
Friday, Sep 27, 2019

SACRAMENTO – As leaders of Native American tribes from across California gathered Friday to celebrate the 52nd Annual Native American Day at the state Capitol, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring September 27, 2019, as Native American Day in the State of California. Later Friday,...

Janice Hahn Appointed to California Film Commission
Wednesday, Sep 18, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn to the California Film Commission on Tuesday. “California is the world’s leader in motion picture, television and commercial production, thanks to the creativity and hard work of people across our State,” Hahn...

California Leaders Call on Trump to Aid More in Homeless Crisis
Monday, Sep 16, 2019

SACRAMENTO – In the face of significant cuts to housing and supportive services proposed by the Trump Administration, California Governor Gavin Newsom and a bipartisan coalition of the state’s elected mayors and county supervisors called on President Trump and his administration Monday to do more...

Smith Weighs in on California Vaccine Bill, SB 276
Wednesday, Sep 4, 2019

A day after the California Assembly passed a controversial vaccine bill, the state Senate approved the legislation 28-11 on Wednesday. Assembly Bill 276 now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom’s desk. The bill would call for the state Department of Public Health to review medical exemptions to vaccinations...

Newsom Plugs State’s Free Community College Program
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2019

SACRAMENTO – As young people return to California institutions of higher learning this week, Governor Gavin Newsom is traveling to highlight that the state will provide two free years of community college to first-time, full-time students for the first time in decades. Just days after being sworn in,...

California Sues to Block Feds’ ‘Public Charge Rule’ for Green Cards
Friday, Aug 16, 2019

SACRAMENTO – Painting it as an economic threat and a cruel attack on immigrants, California sued Friday to stop the Trump administration’s new “public charge rule” that allows the government to deny green cards to people relying on some forms of public assistance. California Attorney...

Newsom Grants Pardons to 7 Reformed Ex-Cons
Friday, Aug 9, 2019

California Governor Gavin Newsom has granted pardons to seven ex-convicts who have turned their lives around, his office announced Wednesday. People who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to...

Newsom Signs Smith Bill to Expand Homeowner Protections
Monday, Aug 5, 2019

Assembly Bill (AB) 1106, which extends Los Angeles County’s Enhanced Homeowner Notification Program, has received Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature, according to Assemblywoman Christy Smith (D-Santa Clarita), the bill’s author. The homeowner protection bill continues the program’s fraud prevention,...

California Grabs Oversight of Mojave Water Pipeline Project
Friday, Aug 2, 2019

SACRAMENTO – A business hoping to cash in on an untapped aquifer beneath the Mojave Desert will have to clear extra environmental reviews before it can build a pipeline and sell the water, under legislation signed late Wednesday by California Governor Gavin Newsom. The proposal, Senate Bill 307, represents...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
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