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1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
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Supervisors OK Jail Diversion Plan
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2015

[Supv. Antonovich] – The Board of Supervisors approved a joint motion on jail diversion by Supervisors Mark Ridley-Thomas and Sheila Kuehl, with amendments by Supervisors Michael D. Antonovich and Hilda Solis. “Resuming the work on the jail plan, coupled with new strategies on diversion, is a...

Sheriff, Feds Settle Dispute Over Jail System
Wednesday, Aug 5, 2015

The Sheriff’s Department and the United States Department of Justice announced on Wednesday August 5, 2015 a joint settlement agreement that will support a holistic approach to overall reform in the nation’s largest jail system. The provisions under this agreement define specific corrective actions...

Baca’s No. 2 Indicted in Jail Scandal
Thursday, May 14, 2015

Paul Tanaka, who was the second in command of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, and William Thomas Carey, who oversaw internal criminal investigations at the LASD, have been indicted on obstruction of justice charges. The charges allege the two directed efforts to quash a federal investigation...

SCV Resident Officer Sentenced to Prison for Role in Jail Scandal
Tuesday, Sep 23, 2014

[KHTS] – A federal judge sentenced a Valencia man found guilty of witness tampering in an FBI investigation to 41 months in prison Monday. Lt. Stephen Leavins, 52, of Valencia, was facing a statutory maximum of 15 years in federal prison, along with his five co-defendants. All six of the defendants...

Supervisors Pick Deputy DA to Monitor Sheriff Operations
Thursday, Nov 28, 2013

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has announced the selection of Max Huntsman to become the first Inspector General of the County of Los Angeles. The Board of Supervisors will formalize the appointment at their weekly meeting Dec. 3. Huntsman is a seasoned leader in the Los Angeles County’s...

Custody Issues are Back on Supervisors’ Agenda
Monday, Sep 16, 2013

[KHTS] – At their Tuesday morning meeting, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will discuss a number of important issues facing the county, including jail operations and law enforcement accountability, adequate legal representation for low-income juvenile offenders, and the possibility...

Sheriff Responds to Jail Commission Report (Video)
Friday, Oct 5, 2012

Documents: LASD Action Efforts – LA County Jails   Highlights of Sheriff Lee Baca’s press conference in response to the report from the Citizen’s Commission on Jail Violence: “I agree with every Jail Commission recommendation. I wanted the Jail Commission as much as the Los...

Commission Report Ignores Reforms Made in County Jails
Friday, Sep 14, 2012

Last week, the Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence issued a report sharply critical of my department with regard to violence at the Los Angeles County Jail. But the report neglected to mention a number of important initiatives my management team and I have put into place since allegations of...

Jail Violence Panel Pans Baca’s Reforms
Friday, Sep 7, 2012

Sheriff Lee Baca Read the Office of Independent Review’s 10th annual report here.   At a hearing Friday, six investigative teams reported to the Citizens Commission on Jail Violence (CCJV) in downtown Los Angeles. Collectively they pointed the finger of blame directly at Sheriff Lee Baca...

Sunday, Jun 3, 2012

[Commission] – The Los Angeles County Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence (CCJV) held a community forum last week to gather input from the public about allegations of violence against inmates in Los Angeles County jails. The forum, held at The EXPO Center in Exposition park, drew a crowd of...

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The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.
Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted
Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.
Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park
The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100!
Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help
The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.
City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street
Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.
SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine
Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.
Mike West | Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.
July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue
1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
Armantha Thibaudeau
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO
(CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.
Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors
Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.
TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach
Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.
Jason Gibbs | Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects
"Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film
In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness
Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while  respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.
Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments
1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]
Suraco family
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for July 24
The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.
County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services
Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10. 
Aug. 10:  ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Engineering and Operations Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Aug 1, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Aug. 1: SCV Water’s Engineering and Operations Committee Meeting
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