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Give Up Your Gun, Get a Gift Card
Thursday, Jan 17, 2013

Sheriff Lee Baca and Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will hold a press conference at a Ralphs grocery store in Compton on Monday to discuss the county’s new “Gifts for Guns” program. The program provides an opportunity for residents to surrender any firearm, safely and anonymously, to...

April 15: ‘Sheriff’s Shootout’ Golf Tourney to Raise Funds for Youth Programs
Friday, Nov 9, 2012

Mark your calendars and get your golf clubs ready, because the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Shootout Golf Tournament is practically right around the corner. Set for Monday, April 15, 2013, the Sheriff’s Shootout will take place at Valencia’s fantastic Tournament Players Club golf course, and it...

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...

Baca, Others Split $60 Mil. Grant to Harden Terrorist Targets
Thursday, Sep 27, 2012

[LASD] – Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca joined Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck and Long Beach Police Chief Jim McDonnell, in accepting a $60 million grant from the Urban Areas Security Initiative. UASI Nonprofit Security Grants Program (NSGP) provides...

Friday, Sep 21, 2012

The Los Angeles County supervisors will consider approving a 5-year, $75 million contract Tuesday to send several hundred long-term inmates to a penal facility in Taft – a city in Kern County near Bakersfield, 80 miles north of the Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic. Sheriff Lee Baca’s staff...

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...

Slain Deputy’s Dad to Direct Sheriff’s Youth Foundation
Thursday, Sep 13, 2012

John March has endured every parent’s worst nightmare. And now, in his new role with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Youth Foundation, he’s aiming to help the county’s at-risk youths and their families avoid nightmares and pursue dreams instead. “John brings such a unique perspective to our...

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...

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

[LASD] – Sheriff Lee Baca presided over the 43rd Annual Los Angeles County Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, to commemorate the lives of those peace officers who died in the line of duty while serving the residents of Los Angeles County. Attending the memorial ceremony were numerous...

Baca Buying Boat to Sniff Out Submerged IEDs
Thursday, Mar 29, 2012

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca is looking to add another weapon to his anti-terrorist arsenal. On Tuesday he’ll ask the Board of Supervisors for $265,000 so he can buy a boat equipped with sonar that can find improvised explosive devices planted underwater. He needs board approval to spend...

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1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]
Saugus
2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
Jake Kuredjian
College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip
The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position
As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons
Mike West | A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man
Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project
College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener
Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.
Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk
Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.
This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA
The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day
2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]
Hall-Quinones
Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.
2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80
The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.
Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group
As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally
College of the Canyons opened the 2024 campaign by competing in the annual Chuck Melendez Invitational held at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, with COC freshman Sahya Kitabatake earning medalist honors with an even par round.
Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors
Fostering Youth Independence students were well equipped to go back to school following the non-profit’s eighth annual Back to School Bash and Career Fair.
Fostering Youth Independence Back to School Bash, Career Fair
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!
In recognition of his leadership and work on behalf of animal welfare, Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) was pleased to be the recipient of the California Veterinary Medical Association’s inaugural Legislator of the Year award.
Scott Wilk honored with CVMA’s first Legislator of the Year Award
ARTree Community Arts Center Santa Clarita, a local nonprofit is looking for sponsors for its All Ages Student Art Show at the SCAA Gallery, Nov. 9-10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. with a reception on Nov. 8.
ARTree Looking for Sponsors for Student Art Show
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