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1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
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August 15: Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
Friday, Aug 11, 2017

Here are agenda highlights for the next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, set for Tuesday, August 15, starting at 9:30 a.m.: Dr. Yutaka Niihara recognized for his groundbreaking achievement in receiving United States Food and Drug Administration approval for the first new Sickle...

August 8: Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda
Friday, Aug 4, 2017

Here are agenda highlights for the next meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, set for Tuesday, August 8, starting at 9:30 a.m.: “Best in Category” award recipient as well as 14 County Departments recognized as recipients of National Association of Counties awards. Richard Bruckner...

Supes Approve In-Depth Study of Metrolink AV Line
Thursday, Jul 27, 2017

The Los Angeles County Metro Board of Directors unanimously approved a motion by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Director Ara Najarian to conduct an in-depth study of the northern segment of the Metrolink Antelope Valley Line. “The Antelope Valley Line plays a critical role in North Los...

Updated: New County Budget Balances Public Needs, Fiscal Prudence
Monday, Jun 26, 2017

Story updated to include more details of the budget. On a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have authorized a $30.1 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2017-2018, according to Supervisor Kathryn Barger. “CEO Sachi Hamai and her team have developed a balanced budget that addresses...

June 27: Public Hearing on Chiquita Canyon Permit Appeals

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, June 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the appeals of Chiquita Canyon permits approved by the Regional Planning Commission. The hearing is set for Room 381B of the Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, 500 W Temple Street,...

Barger Slams $3 Million Legal Fund for Illegal Immigrants
Wednesday, Jun 21, 2017

On a 4-1 vote with Supervisor Kathryn Barger opposing, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday authorized a $3 million agreement with the California Community Foundation to provide legal defense for illegal immigrants facing deportation. “Our federal immigration system is broken. It is...

County OKs Skate Parks for Castaic, Quartz Hill
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today voted to fund the construction of two skate parks in the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys, as part of efforts to provide youth with safe recreational opportunities in their communities, according to a news release from the office of 5th District Supervisor...

Homeless Crisis, Transportation on Tuesday County Supervisors Agenda
Monday, Jun 5, 2017

The homeless crisis and transportation improvements are among the issues on the agenda for Tuesday’s meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors starting at 9:30 a.m. Other highlights include: Los Angeles Universal Preschool (LAUP) Educator of the Year awardees honored Children’s...

Barger Votes ‘No’ on County Developing ‘Sensitive Location’ Policy
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017

On a 4-1 vote, the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to call on the county’s lawyers to develop a “sensitive location” policy and report back in 45 days. Supervisor Kathryn Barger voted no based on strong concerns about possible fiscal consequences of non-cooperation by the county with federal...

County Names New Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner
Friday, Jan 20, 2017

The Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Christopher Rogers to the position of Acting Chief Medical Examiner-Coroner, effective Friday. Dr. Rogers is a Board Certified Forensic Pathologist, who has been serving as the Chief of Forensic Medicine for the Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner for more...

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SoCalGas reports that the most likely cause of the natural gas pipeline rupture in Castaic near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place was land movement at the site of the break.
SoCalGas Update: Land Movement Likely Cause of Castaic Gas Line Rupture
The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced its newly elected Executive Board for 2026.
Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry 2026 Executive Board Announced
The end of the year points out that time speeds up as you get older, or get bored, or think to much.
Happy New Year and Becoming Father Time
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley hosted its annual Holiday Luncheon, bringing together volunteers, board members, employees and community partners to celebrate a year of impact and recognize those who help advance great futures for local youth.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Holiday Luncheon Honoring Community Leaders, Club Impact
The California Highway Patrol is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period from 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.
CHP Rings in the New Year With Holiday Enforcement Period
In 2025, 6,096 individuals completed the Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health at community events and government staff trainings.
LADPH: 2026 Community Readiness Champions Gold Medal Training
Caltrans has announced extended weekend lane reductions along Interstate 405 (I-405) through the Sepulveda Pass from Friday, Jan. 9 through Monday, Jan. 12.
Jan. 9-12: I-405 Reduced to Three Lanes in Each Direction Through the Sepulveda Pass
A Better World Running will host its Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan 1 at West Creek Park 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354.
Jan. 1: Happy New Year 5k, 10k, 15k, Half Marathon
Santa Clarita residents are encouraged to drop off Christmas trees and wreaths at convenient locations for recycling. However, they can still recycle these items at home, curbside.
Through Jan. 10: Recycle Live Christmas Trees Two Ways
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "California’s New 2026 Laws Every Small Business Owner Should Know" on Thursday, Jan. 8 from noon to 1 p.m.
Jan. 8: SBDC Webinar on Business Laws for 2026
All games of the Cougar Holiday Classic basketball tournament (Dec. 29-30) can be watched live on the Cougars Sports Network.
Dec. 29-30: Cougar Holiday Classic, Watch Live
Caltrans has announced lane closures at various locations in both directions of Interstate 5 (I-5) near Castaic for pavement rehabilitation on Monday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Dec. 29-30: Lane Closures Scheduled on I-5 in Castaic Area
1907 - Mark T. Gates Sr., founder of Eternal Valley Cemetery, born in Nebraska [story]
Mark Gates Sr.
2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
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