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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Firefighters Snuff ‘Slow-Moving’ Spot Fire in Canyon Country
Thursday, Jun 6, 2019

Firefighters jumped on a small, slow-moving spot fire on Vasquez Way and Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, snuffing it out in 16 minutes. The fire began shortly after 3:40 p.m. Thursday, prompting a response by several firefighting units assigned to two battalions, including at least three water-dumping...

June 6: Hands-Only CPR Events in Santa Clarita
Monday, Jun 3, 2019

Santa Clarita residents can learn how to perform lifesaving Hands-Only CPR at one of four “Sidewalk CPR” events set for Santa Clarita on Thursday, June 6. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital will host events in front of the hospital’s main entrance and at the Old Town Newhall Library between...

Big Rig Leaks Hydrogen Peroxide on I-5, HazMat Units Dispatched
Monday, May 27, 2019

Firefighters specializing in how to handle hazardous materials were called to reports of a big rig leaking hydrogen peroxide on Interstate 5 near Templin Highway Monday afternoon. The hazmat units of the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to the northbound lanes of Interstate 5, about...

Tanker Spill Leads to Lane, On-Ramp Closures on Highway 14

A collision on the northbound side of State Route 14, just north of Soledad Canyon Road, shut down several lanes after 4,800 gallons of fuel spilled onto the freeway on Sunday. A fuel tanker attempted to avoid a previous collision on the freeway, which caused the big rig’s second tanker to flip, according...

Late Night Agua Dulce Crash Results in Two Overturned Vehicles
Tuesday, May 14, 2019

A traffic collision in the Agua Dulce area resulted in two overturned vehicles at approximately 9:20 p.m. Monday. The crash reportedly occurred on the 11000 block of Darling Road, according to Supervisor Ed Pickett with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “Two vehicles were overturned … we didn’t...

LACoFD to Begin Accepting Fire Fighter Trainee Applications
Thursday, May 9, 2019

On Friday, May 3, 2019, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) posted the Fire Fighter Trainee exam bulletin which provides details of the requirements, on how and when to apply for the position. “We are pleased to officially announce the posting of the Fire Fighter Trainee exam bulletin...

May 11: LACoFD Countywide Open House; Fire Explorer Program
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), including those in the Santa Clarita Valley, will be holding an open house as part of its Countywide Fire Service Day. The countywide open house will take place Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In addition to the countywide open house,...

Crash on State Route 14 in Agua Dulce Prompts Helicopter Rescue
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019

County firefighters, including a helicopter rescue crew, were dispatched to a multi-vehicle traffic collision near Agua Dulce on Tuesday morning in the southbound lanes of State Route 14. Initial reports said people were possibly trapped in their vehicles. “They’re just getting there now,” Scott...

Firefighters Douse 2-acre Brush Fire in Newhall
Monday, Apr 15, 2019

Los Angeles County Fire Department firefighters, with the help of additional partner agencies, knocked down a 2-acre brush fire in Newhall Monday afternoon. The fire was reported shortly after 2 p.m. when a car fire spread to the surrounding brush on the northbound side of the 14 freeway just south...

Deputies Smash Car Window, Rescue Toddler, Arrest Dad

Deputies who found a toddler left in a car at Granary Square Sunday broke one of the car windows and freed the child, arresting the child’s father a short time later on suspicion of child endangerment. About 4:30 p.m., deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to reports...

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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
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
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