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1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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Jury Recommends Death for Man Convicted of Killing 4, Including Castaic Father
Tuesday, Dec 15, 2015

A jury recommended the death penalty for a 34-year-old man convicted of gunning down four people outside a Northridge boarding home two years ago during a hearing on Tuesday morning. The District Attorney announced that the same jury that on Nov. 19 found Ka Pasasouk guilty of four counts of first-degree...

Human Remains Found in Remote Area of Pine Canyon
Monday, Nov 2, 2015

Human remains were discovered by hunters in an extremely remote area of Pine Canyon, near the Upper Shake Campground in Lake Hughes on Saturday afternoon. In an active attempt to notify authorities, the hunters climbed down a mountain and reported their discovery to Palmdale Sheriff’s Station personnel. Los...

Husband Arrested in Death of Castaic Woman
Monday, Oct 26, 2015

[KHTS] – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Castaic Saturday morning and one arrest has been made. An unidentified woman in her 20’s was found unresponsive by her husband in the 36200...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, May 15, 2015
Friday, May 15, 2015

A Santa Clarita couple has been arrested after allegations of assault against a dependent adult. A murder suspect who was deemed unfit for trial back in April, was back in court on Friday. Students at Placerita Junior High traveled back in time Friday. The Amgen Tour’s stage 6 time trial was moved...

Two Murder Suspects Not Competent For Trial
Friday, Apr 24, 2015

[KHTS] – Two murder suspects have been deemed unfit for trial, an official said Friday. A Santa Clarita woman accused of shooting her brother and father at their Canyon Country home, and a Castaic woman charged in the stabbing death of her father were deemed not mentally competent for trial in...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, April 23, 2015
Thursday, Apr 23, 2015

A Canyon Country man accused of engaging in a relationship with an underage teen girl is expected to receive credit for time served at his hearing next month. A convicted drug dealer plead not guilty to one count of capital murder in the death of a former UCLA basketball player on Thursday. The Assembly...

Baby Found Dead; Dad Arrested for Murder (Video)
Saturday, Jan 24, 2015

The father of a 3-week-old baby girl reported missing Friday evening has been booked on a murder charge after deputies discovered the child’s body in a Newhall parking lot Saturday morning. Matthew Warner, 30, of Newhall, was arrested Saturday morning according to Lt. Holly Francisco, Los Angeles...

Coroner Called Out to Home in Sand Canyon
Monday, Jan 5, 2015

[KHTS] – Coroner’s officials are investigating a suspected suicide at a home in the 26700 block of Iron Canyon Road, near Sand Canyon Road in Canyon Country, authorities said Monday. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies responded to a home around 7:15 p.m. because a resident, who had just...

Detectives Investigating Man’s Death in Acton
Saturday, Oct 11, 2014

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a male adult. Homicide detectives have learned that on Saturday at 10:24 a.m., deputies from Palmdale Sheriff Station responded to the 33000 block of Crown Valley...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, September 5, 2014
Friday, Sep 5, 2014

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a report of a suspicious death in Castaic Friday morning. Hundreds gathered Friday in Saugus to give one last goodbye to Jennifer Stift, who lost her life in a car collision nearly three weeks ago. A Valencia High sophomore and his father...

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Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
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As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for a juried exhibit open to all photographers, both professional and amateur.
Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council Announces Call for Photographers
Recently I had the opportunity, along with spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein and Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA President Nikole Bresciani, to meet with NBC 4 reporter Kathy Vara to discuss the current challenges facing animal sheltering organizations.
Marcia Mayeda | Current Challenges in Animal Sheltering
As city manager for 12 years now and a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, I am always proud to see how our community continues to grow.
Ken Striplin | Visit Skyline Ranch Park – Santa Clarita’s Newest Amenity
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, April 22 - Sunday, April 28.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is recognizing its valued volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 21-27.
Henry Mayo Celebrating National Volunteer Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 23, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
April 23: Saugus Union to Discuss 2023/24 Personnel Report
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a self-evaluation workshop Wednesday, April 24, beginning at 2 p.m.
April 24: COC Board of Trustees’ Self-Evaluation Workshop
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy, who was severely injured in October after an explosion and fire at a Pitchess Detention Center mobile shooting range, died Saturday, LASD announced Sunday.
LASD Deputy Dies Months After Pitchess Shooting Range Explosion
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