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1997 - Santa Clarita City Council adopts initial Newhall Redevelopment Plan [story]
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Former LACoFD Captain Arrested on Multiple Charges After High-Speed Chase
Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020

A former Los Angeles County Fire Department captain was arrested on Friday, a week after he was allegedly involved in a kidnapping and high-speed chase through Santa Clarita. Robert Goldman, 64, whose city of residence was listed as Valley Village in the Sheriff’s Department arrest logs, was arrested...

Northridge Man Leads Officers on High-Speed Pursuit in SCV
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020

California Highway Patrol officers chased a gray Toyota Prius on Friday that was reportedly reaching speeds of 102 mph. On Jan. 3 at 2:35 a.m., the Prius was reportedly spotted heading south on Interstate 5 south of Lyons, hitting triple-digit speeds, according to Josh Greengard, spokesman for the California...

Christmas Day High-Speed Chase Runs Through Santa Clarita
Thursday, Dec 26, 2019

A high-speed pursuit which began in Hollywood Christmas Day ran through Santa Clarita, with speeds allegedly surpassing 110 mph, according to officials. “It was first initiated by (the Los Angeles Police Department), then we took over when it came into our area,” said Officer Josh Greengard of the...

Suspects in High Speed Chase That Began Near Pyramid Lake Still At Large
Tuesday, Nov 12, 2019

A high-speed chase, that began at approximately 11:00 a.m. Monday near Pyramid Lake, ended at a Thousand Oaks mall, with three suspects still outstanding, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol. Newhall area CHP Officer Todd Cookston initiated a traffic stop on a dark Mercedes Benz,...

CHP Arrests Driver in SCV After Chase from Bakersfield
Friday, Nov 17, 2017

Officers from the California Highway Patrol’s Newhall station arrested a man in Valencia in Valencia after chasing his vehicle from Bakersfield Thursday afternoon, according to authorities. The chase originated around 4:30 p.m., said Officer Eric Priessman from the CHP Newhall office. The suspect...

One Arrested After High Speed Chase Ends in Valencia
Wednesday, Nov 2, 2016

A man was arrested after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a high speed chase from the Fort Tejon area to Valencia on the southbound side of Interstate 5. The driver of the turquoise Dodge Caravan reached speeds of 100 miles per hour, according to CHP Officer Eric Priessman. He was finally...

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The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Sarah Mahin as the first director of the new Department of Homeless Services and Housing, the county’s consolidated department focused on homelessness solutions.
Board of Supervisors Appoints First Director of Homeless Services and Housing
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 10 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
July 10: CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons is presenting three free webinar workshops on July 10, hosted by PCR Business Finance.
July 10: Small Business Week Workshops
1997 - Santa Clarita City Council adopts initial Newhall Redevelopment Plan [story]
El Trocadero restaurant
Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be at Dick’s Sporting Goods 2-4 p.m. Thursday, July 10 for Coffee with a Cop.
July 10: Coffee with a Cop at Dicks Sporting Goods
Santa Clarita Valley BandsCast will host a sneak preview of the SCV BandsCast Pirate Stage 6 p.m. Sunday, July 13 at Eighth & Rail.
July 13: SCV BandsCast Sneak Preview Pirate Stage
ARTree has announced it has three volunteer positions available for its board.
Board Positions Available at ARTree
The city of Santa Clarita and Green Santa Clarita want you to be aware of Plastic Free July, a global movement that encourages millions of people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution.
Plastic Free July Challenge in Santa Clarita
California State University, Northridge, and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation will present "Splash in the Water" at Castaic Lake, a free boating and water safety event for children ages 7-14. The program runs on Fridays beginning Friday, July 11 through Aug. 15.
July 11: ‘Splash in the Water’ at Castaic Lake Begins
For Fiscal Year 2025-26, the Measure E Low-Income Senior Exemption Form, along with any necessary attachments, must be submitted via U.S. mail and postmarked by Monday, July 14.
July 14: Deadline for Measure E Tax Exemption Form
Each summer, families, friends and neighbors from across Santa Clarita eagerly await the return of a cherished tradition, an evening under the stars filled with live music, laughter and community spirit.
Ken Striplin | A Community-Favorite Tradition Returns to Central Park
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of five productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, July 7 to Saturday, July 12.
July 7-12: Five Productions Filming in SCV
1949 - Incorporation of Castaic Saddle Club; holds rodeos near future Castaic Lake (lower lagoon) [story]
1850 - Town founder Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California to look for gold [story]
Henry Newhall
Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer in Santa Paula has announced its summer event series, “Backyard Smoke & Sound” will kick off on Saturday, July 26.
July 26: Gunsmoke BBQ & Beer Will Host ‘Backyard Smoke & Sound’ Series
Experience and explore the outdoors with overnight camping, offering an unforgettable adventure in some of Los Angeles County’s most beautiful parks, including Castaic Lake.
Summer Camping Fun at L.A. County Parks
Beginning this past February, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Office of the State Fire Marshal, initiated the roll out of its 2025 Recommended Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Local Responsibility Areas throughout the State of California.
July 22: L.A. County Public Hearing on Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in special session at 5:30 p.m. and in regular open session at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8 at Santa Clarita City Hall. Among the items the council will consider is Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste's request to remove Planning Commissioner Denise Lite.
July 8: City Council Meets to Consider Removal of Planning Commissioner
1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
church
The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade started promptly at 9 a.m. with thousands of spectators lining the parade route which began at the Newhall roundabout and continued down Main Street through Old Town Newhall.
SCV Fourth of July Parade Announces Trophy Winners
1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Looking for when a specific entry in the Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade will make its way down the parade route?
Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Lineup
ARTree Community Arts Center still has spots available for its "My Heart is Talking" workshop, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8.
July 8: ARTree ‘My Heart is Talking’ Workshop
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has issued a statement reflecting on the upcoming six-month anniversary of the Eaton Fire, which devastated large portions of Altadena and destroyed nearly 7,000 residential and commercial units.
Kathryn Barger | Eaton Fire Recovery Six-Month Anniversary
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