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1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
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Friday COVID Roundup: 11 New Deaths, 1,220 New Cases in County
Friday, Oct 28, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 11 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,220 new cases countywide and 36 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,951, county case totals to 3,485,787 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

DPSS Seeking Community Feedback for 2022-2027 Strategic Plan
Thursday, Oct 27, 2022

This week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services launched its 2022-2027 Strategic Plan, with a new mission and vision. Take a look at DPSS’s Strategic Plan by visiting https://bit.ly/StrategicPlan22-27. Let DPSS know what you think by emailing them at Strategic_Plan@dpss.lacounty.gov....

Thursday COVID Roundup: Two Additional SCV Deaths; 44 New Cases

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday two additional deaths and 44 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 13 new deaths and 1,187 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,945, county case totals to 3,484,615 and Santa...

Ocean Water Use Warning Issued for Some L.A. County Beaches
Tuesday, Oct 25, 2022

File photo. Dockweiler State Beach. Courtesy photo Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. Beach Closure Public Health has issued...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: 22 New SCV Cases; Deaths Remain at 506

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday no additional deaths and 22 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of nine new deaths and 980 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,924, county case totals to 3,482,181 and Santa...

Monday COVID Roundup: 2,598 New Cases, 28 Deaths Since Saturday
Monday, Oct 24, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday no additional deaths and 92 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley over the weekend, with a total of 28 deaths and 2,598 new cases countywide. 1,532 new COVID-19 cases weekend breakdown: Monday, Oct. 24: 523 Sunday, Oct. 23: 814 Saturday,...

Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up with Kathryn
Friday, Oct 21, 2022

Dear Friends, There is nothing quite like seeing the pure joy on hundreds of children’s faces when they get to spend a whole afternoon playing and exploring! On Thursday, Oct. 20 I was excited to host a special day for foster youth and local families at Kidspace Children’s Museum. The day was...

Friday COVID Roundup: County Reports 1,017 New Cases, 14 New Deaths

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed 14 new deaths throughout L.A. County, 1,017 new cases countywide and 30 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,889, county case totals to 3,476,928 and Santa Clarita Valley case totals...

Thursday COVID Roundup: 43 New SCV Cases; One Additional Death
Thursday, Oct 20, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday one additional death and 43 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a total of 14 additional deaths and 1,233 new cases countywide. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 33,875, county case totals to 3,475,930...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Public Health Announces Technical Delays in Data
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday technical delays in COVID-19 data for cases and deaths. Public Health anticipates reporting the delayed case and death data Wednesday. The only data available: the number of hospitalizations, which is currently at 403 throughout Los...

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1964 - United Air Lines Convair 340 forced down in Saugus when both engines fail; 47 aboard, none injured [story]
emergency landing
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]
title card
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
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