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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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Body Found in Jakes Way Area; Investigation Under Way
Sunday, Jun 7, 2015

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a body found near railroad tracks Sunday morning in Canyon Country. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call at 9:13 a.m. Sunday about a deceased male adult near a bridge close to Jakes Way in Santa Clarita. He was pronounced...

Arrest Made in Domestic Shooting, Jake’s Way Area
Friday, Apr 10, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of a gunshot victim in Canyon Country, officials said. Deputies received a call shortly before 3 p.m. regarding a man who was shot in an apartment on the 18000 block of Annes Circle in Santa Clarita. The suspect was a woman....

13-Year-Old Attempted Kidnap Victim Located
Thursday, Nov 13, 2014

[LASD] Detectives assigned to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station continued their investigation throughout the night into an alleged attempt kidnapping incident that occurred on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at approximately 8:30am in the area of Sierra Highway and Jakes Way, Santa Clarita. Detectives...

Deputies Seek Help to Locate Possible Kidnap Victim
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating the teenage victim of an attempted kidnapping that allegedly occurred Wednesday morning in Canyon Country. She is described as a female Hispanic, approximately 16 years old, with a bow in her...

Rash of Car Thefts in Jake’s Way Area
Monday, Oct 7, 2013

[KHTS] – Several car thefts over the weekend are being investigated by detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “Three late 1990s model Honda Civics were stolen from the Jakes Way area of Canyon Country,” said Deputy Josh Dubin of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “One...

Suspected Canyon Country Car Thieves Arrested by LAPD
Friday, Aug 9, 2013

Los Angeles Police Department officers arrested two suspects after they allegedly assaulted a Canyon Country man and stole his car. On Saturday, August 10, 2013 at approximately 12:50am a male (resident of Canyon Country) aged 56, reported that after parking his vehicle in the 17600 block of Jakes Way,...

July 19 Jakes Way Stabbing Suspect Arrested in Bell
Saturday, Jul 27, 2013

On Friday, July 19, two friends, a male black adult and a male Hispanic adult, were confronted by Suspect Omar “Swifty” Chaparro,” a 20-year-old Hispanic male, as they walked down the 14800 Block of Jakes Way in Canyon Country. Chapparo made several racial slurs towards the male black adult and...

Friday, Dec 28, 2012

Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputies are scouring the Jake’s Way area (Friday, 4:50 p.m.) for a would-be burglar. According to the sheriff’s crime broadcast, a woman in the 27300 block of Dovehouse Street in Canyon Country was startled by a loud “thud” at her door. She was in...

Sheriff: Public Reacts Favorably to Reserve Deputy Operation in Jakes Way-Fair Oaks Area
Friday, Sep 28, 2012

[LASD] – In lieu of the traditional monthly reserve meeting/training session Thursday, reserve deputies from Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station were deployed in the field, and other various positions in the station. A total of 9 reserve deputies went on patrol, mostly in the Jakes Way-Fair Oaks...

Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012

The Local Agency Formation Commission approved the annexation of three new communities, which as of Tuesday, Sept. 11, are part of the City of Santa Clarita. The areas include Fair Oaks Ranch, Jakes Way, and the future Vista Canyon. This is the single largest annexation the City has undertaken to date...

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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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