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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Brush Fire Extinguished in Canyon Country
Thursday, Oct 20, 2016

Photo courtesy of KHTS AM-1220 A brush fire reported shortly before noon Thursday in Canyon Country was quickly contained. The fire burned about an acre near Sierra Highway and Via Princessa. The fire was reported at 11:48 a.m. Aircraft were released and the fire was contained around 12:20 p.m. Cleaning...

Child Airlifted from Six Flags Magic Mountain
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016

A child was airlifted from Six Flags Magic Mountain Wednesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The child was taken to a “local area child center,” said Inspector Gustavo Medina with the LACoFD. The call came in around 2:17 p.m. and the child was transported...

Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire in Lake Hughes Area
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2016

Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations Firefighters responded to the fire in the Lake Hughes area near Johnson Road at shortly after 12 p.m. Helicopters and Super Scoopers were on scene, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. No structures were threatened. At...

Sand Fire: 20,000 Acres, 10% Contained; Evacs, Road Closures (Video)
Saturday, Jul 23, 2016

The Sand Fire in the Santa Clarita Valley has grown to 20,000 acres with 10 percent containment throughout Saturday with more mandatory evacuations in effect. Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, Angeles National Forest and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are in unified...

Sand Fire Grows to 3,327 Acres; 200-300 Evacuations
Friday, Jul 22, 2016

  A brush fire that erupted Friday afternoon in the Santa Clara River bed in Canyon Country was blown south into the Angeles National Forest and had charred 3,327 acres with no containment by 9:45 p.m., with hundreds of homes evacuated. Los Angeles County Fire and the U.S. Forest Service are in...

Half-Acre Brush Fire Reported in Agua Dulce
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016

A half-acre brush fire was reported near Davenport Road and Agua Dulce Canyon Road Tuesday evening. The fire was reported in a drainage area, said Los Angeles County Fire Department Spokeswoman Stephanie English. The fire was reported around 6:34 p.m. No structures are threatened and the fire is expected...

Fire Department Warns of Heat Exhaustion Symptoms, Prevention
Monday, Jun 27, 2016

With temperatures reaching into the 100’s, Los Angeles County firefighters are warning the community to watch for signs of heat exhaustion. Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat, the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Extreme heat brings...

June 2: Fire Department Hosts Sidewalk CPR Day
Thursday, May 26, 2016

The County of Los Angeles Emergency Medical Services Agency, the Los Angeles County Fire Department, and the American Heart Association are once again coordinating free hands-only CPR training on Sidewalk CPR Day, June 2, at over 50 sites across Los Angeles County to help improve cardiac survivability....

May 21: L.A. County Fire Department Hosts Water Safety Expo
Monday, May 16, 2016

The Los Angeles County Fire Department will host its annual Water Safety Expo this Saturday. While the subject matter is serious, this is a family fun day filled with games, demonstrations, and giveaways. You will not want to miss this event for children and adults alike! There will be a water balloon...

LACoFD Joins Response Team in Ecuador in Light of Earthquake
Friday, Apr 29, 2016

Urban search-and-rescue members from the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) and Virginia Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department have joined a response team deployed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to support the Ecuadorian government after a 7.8 magnitude...

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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.
BREAKING: I-5 All Lanes Shut Down in Castaic, Possible Gas Leak
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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