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1962- Actress and future Soledad Canyon big-cat rescuer Tippi Hedren, "Hitchcock's New Grace Kelly," makes cover of Look magazine for upcoming thriller, "The Birds" [story]
Tippi Hedren


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Pillowcase Rapist Set to be Released in Antelope Valley
Tuesday, Sep 10, 2024

California State Sen. Scott Wilk, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón are all on record as opposing a proposal to allow the convicted “Pillowcase Rapist” Christopher Evans Hubbart to make his home in the Antelope Valley. Hubbart, who...

Home Depot Settles Consumer Protection Lawsuit
Wednesday, Jul 10, 2024

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced that Home Depot will pay $750,000 to settle a civil lawsuit alleging violation of a state law mandating cash redemption for gift cards under $10. “This law exists to safeguard the rights of hardworking individuals who may find themselves...

Suspect in Killing of SCV Deputy Pleads Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Thursday, Sep 21, 2023

By Hillel Aron LOS ANGELES (CN) — Kevin Eduardo Cataneo Salazar, the man accused of shooting to death Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, appeared in court for the first time on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. District Attorney George Gascón announced...

PetSmart to Pay $1.46M For Overcharging Customers
Monday, Jul 10, 2023

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón recently announced that PetSmart LLC has been ordered to pay $1.46 million to settle a lawsuit that alleges the company overcharged customers for items it listed in advertisements. “Charging customers prices higher than what was advertised is misleading...

Gascón Recall Efforts Fail
Monday, Aug 15, 2022

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced the RR/CC has completed the examination and verification of all 715,833 petition signatures submitted for the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón. Based on the examination and verification, which was...

April 26: City Council Regular Meeting
Friday, Apr 22, 2022

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, April 26, at 6 p.m. Items on the agenda include reviews of agreements between the City and the Santa Clarita Community College District regarding the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center and a discussion regarding operations at The...

City Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution Affirming Vote of No Confidence in Gascón
Tuesday, Apr 6, 2021

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the Santa Clarita City Council voted unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 21-7, expressing concern in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s Special Directives 20-06, 20-07 and 20-08, and affirming a vote of no confidence in Gascón. “Our...

City Council Unanimously Approves No Confidence Vote in L.A County DA
Wednesday, Mar 10, 2021

The Santa Clarita City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a vote of no confidence in District Attorney George Gascón, citing recent policy changes from the D.A.’s office as having a detrimental impact on public safety. Although the City Council cited nine special directives and two...

Feb. 24: City Council Public Safety Committee Virtual Meeting
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2021

The Santa Clarita City Council Public Safety Committee will hold a virtual meeting Wednesday, Feb 24, at 10:30 a.m. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe and participate in the meeting remotely using Zoom. For those wishing...

Deputy DA Files Lawsuit Against Gascón Alleging Defamation, Racial Discrimination
Thursday, Feb 11, 2021

A Los Angeles County deputy district attorney filed a defamation and racial discrimination lawsuit against his boss, District Attorney George Gascón, in response to comments made by the elected official in television interviews. Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami, a Santa Clarita resident, alleged...

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Major Crimes Bureau, Metro Detail detectives and LASD Palmdale Station detectives responded to the California Bank and Trust in Acton, in response to a reported bank robbery. 
LASD: Acton Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
 The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of two favorite winter celebrations: Parks After Dark Winter Wonderland and Holidays in the Park. 
Celebrate The Winter Season at L.A. County Parks
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, Dec. 10. 
Dec. 10: SCV Water Holds Special Board Meeting
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan certified the final results for the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the first day counties are permitted to certify under the timeframe prescribed in the California Elections Code.
County Certifies 2024 General Election Results
Continuing its action to protect public health, the state has secured a broad, voluntary recall of all raw whole milk and cream products from Raw Farm, LLC.
State Secures Broad Voluntary Recall of Raw Milk and Cream to Protect Consumers
California State University, Northridge’s Jewish Studies Program is collaborating with the UCLA Dialogue Across Difference Initiative and Bedari Kindness Institute to host a conversation between Miriam Udel and Reza Aslan about charting a course toward peace and understanding
CSUN’s Jewish Studies Program to Co-Host ‘Compassionate Conversations’
Santa Clarita Valley McDonald’s Owner/Operators Jay and Shelly Schutz are celebrating 45 years in Santa Clarita at their 18850 Soledad Canyon Road location with a special event to thank customers and neighbors for their decades of support and cherished memories.
Dec. 8:  45-Year Anniversary Celebration of Santa Clarita McDonald’s Franchise
A nightime closure of all southbound lanes of the Interstate 5 Freeway in Newhall is scheduled to run Monday, Dec. 9 through Thursday, Dec. 12 due to the I-5 North County Enhancements Project.
Dec. 9-12: All Lanes of I-5 SB to be Closed in Newhall
1962- Actress and future Soledad Canyon big-cat rescuer Tippi Hedren, "Hitchcock's New Grace Kelly," makes cover of Look magazine for upcoming thriller, "The Birds" [story]
Tippi Hedren
Nathan Hochman, a former federal prosecutor and Assistant U.S. Attorney General, was sworn in Tuesday, Dec. 3 as the 44th District Attorney of Los Angeles County.
Nathan Hochman Sworn In As New L.A. County District Attorney
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved Supervisor Kathryn Barger’s nomination of Nikki Buckstead, CEO of Child & Family Center, to serve on the Los Angeles County Interagency Council on Child Abuse and Neglect (ICAN).
Buckstead, CEO of Child & Family Center, Appointed to County Interagency Council
Ken & Joe’s Second "Season of Giving Winter Charity Event" will be held Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the dealership's location at 21618 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 14: Ken & Joe’s Season of Giving Winter Charity Event
Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger started her term as Chair of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for 2024-2025 on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Barger Becomes Chair of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Experience the magic of live music and animated visuals at the Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra’s "Carnival of the Animals" concert, Friday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
Dec. 20: Santa Clarita Youth Orchestra Presents ‘Carnival of the Animals’
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced nominations are officially open for the Santa Clarita Valley Business Choice Awards and will remain open till Tuesday, Dec. 31.
SCV Chamber Business Choice Awards Nominations are Open
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) was sworn in on Monday, Dec. 2 in Sacramento to represent Assembly District 40, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley, Castaic, Northwest San Fernando Valley and North Sylmar.
Schiavo Offers Relief, Relocation Bills for Those Impacted by Chiquita Canyon Landfill
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Valencia Community Center on Monday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at Valencia Summit Park.
Dec. 9: Public Invited to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Valencia Community Center
On her first day in office, Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) introduced Senate Bill 23, to provide meaningful support for California’s disabled veteran homeowners.
Valladares Introduces ‘Home for Heroes Act’ on Her First Day in Office
1887 - Prohibitionist Henry Needham purchases land in Newhall, attempts to establish "dry" colony [story]
H.C. Needham
As the holiday season nears, SNAP Sports, (Special Needs Athletes and Peers), is excited to participate in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving back, on Dec. 3.
SNAP Sports Seeks Support on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3
California State University, Northridge’s Department of Music has been named one of the top 20 music schools by The Hollywood Reporter alongside schools such as The Juilliard School, the University of Southern California and Berklee College of Music.
CSUN on The Hollywood Reporter’s List of Top 20 Music Schools
The California Department of Public Health is reminding the public that holiday gatherings can lead to holiday colds and to get vaccinated against influenza, COVID-19 and other winter viruses to protect yourself and loved ones this winter.
Get a Flu, COVID Shot to Boost Family Immunity During the Holidays
Dr. Omar Torres, who serves as chief instructional officer at College of the Canyons, has been named President of De Anza College, effective Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.
COC’s Torres Named De Anza College President
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Dec. 2 to Sunday, Dec. 8.
Dec. 2-8: Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
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