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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Community Invited to Tour Henry Mayo’s New Patient Tower
Thursday, Oct 3, 2019

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is inviting the community to tour its new patient tower at an open house on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Henry Mayo staff members will be on hand to answer questions about the tower and its state-of-the-art features and amenities. Light refreshments...

Henry Mayo’s Giving Campaign Raises More than $1M for New Patient Tower
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019

On Wednesday evening, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital employees gathered at The Canyon to celebrate a milestone in Henry Mayo’s Employee Giving Campaign, a fundraising effort launched three years ago supporting construction of the hospital’s new patient tower, scheduled to open late October. The Employee...

Oct. 18: Ride for a Cure with Janet Cheveres
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2019

The Sheila R. Veloz Breast Center, a service of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, announces a very special “fun and fit” event at the Santa Clarita Athletic Club on Oct. 18. Ride for a Cure and help fight breast cancer with Janet Cheveres during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “When I discovered that...

Henry Mayo Unveils Mural at New Patient Tower
Monday, Sep 2, 2019

Members of Santa Clarita’s arts community, along with Santa Clarita mayor Marsha McLean other local leaders, gathered at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Friday morning to witness the unveiling of a three-story mural located in the patio outside of the cafeteria in the new patient tower. Painted by local...

Registration Now Open for NAMI Peer-to-Peer Education Program
Thursday, Aug 1, 2019

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Peer-to-Peer Education Program is a free, ten session course for adults living with mental health challenges. This program provides an education setting focused on recovery that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. The NAMI Peer-to-Peer...

June 8: Henry Mayo’s Donate-a-Bear Drive
Thursday, May 30, 2019

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s Volunteer Services Department will host its annual Donate-a-Bear Drive on Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in partnership with Camelot Moving and Storage. All are invited to the hospital campus to donate a brand new, nine-to-twelve inch teddy bear or plush...

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital’s 2018 Holiday Home Tour Raises $33K
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2019

On April 2, members of the 2018 Holiday Home Tour League, a support group of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital (HMNH), presented a check for $33,000 to HMNH Foundation President Marlee Lauffer. The check presentation took place at The Oaks Club at Valencia during the group’s fashion show and membership luncheon....

COC Interior Design Students Participate in Henry Mayo’s Holiday Home Tour
Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018

The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Holiday Home Tour annually embodies the warmth and magic of the holiday season, as the doors to exquisitely decorated Santa Clarita Valley homes are opened to the community in the name of charity and goodwill. For the second time in the event’s more than 30-year history,...

Henry Mayo Hospital Launches Nutrition, Fitness Program for Families
Thursday, Sep 13, 2018

Henry Mayo Newhall Community Education has initiated an exciting and new nutrition and fitness program for children and their families. Family, Food and Fitness is a free 8-week, 16 session program designed for children ages 7 to 12 and parents/guardians, who struggle with inactivity and poor nutrition...

Kellar Back at Work But Taking it Easy After Heart Attack
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018

Santa Clarita City Councilman Bob Kellar was already back in his office this week but taking it easy after suffering a heart attack early Friday morning. “Yes, I’m still with you, but according to the doctor, I came very close to being on the other side,” Kellar said Wednesday morning. Kellar...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
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