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1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
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Affordable Homes Slated for Honor Ranch Property in Castaic
Tuesday, Jun 14, 2022

Click on picture to enlarge photo. Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose Fifth District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, successfully introduced a motion Tuesday that enters the County of Los Angeles into an exclusive negotiation phase for the Honor Ranch Development Project – a 1.8 million-square-foot...

Supes Unanimously Approve Next Steps in Banning Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors moved toward banning gas-powered leaf blowers in unincorporated communities and incentivizing the adoption of alternative equipment, a move that aims to protect the environment, improve public health and eliminate noise pollution. The motion introduced by...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: 68 New SCV Cases; 3,310 New Cases Countywide

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday a total of nine new deaths and 3,310 new cases countywide, with 68 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,227, county case totals to 3,041,815 cases and Santa Clarita Valley...

Monday COVID Roundup: Hospitalizations Now Higher Than a Year Ago
Monday, Jun 13, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reported 17 additional deaths and 6,385 new positive cases for Saturday, 3,583 new cases for Sunday and 2,998 new cases for Monday. The lower number of cases and deaths are likely to reflect reporting delays over the weekend. There were 375 total weekend...

L.A. Public Health Warns Consumers of Fake COVID-19 Test Kits

The Los Angeles County Public Health Department has issued a warning to residents that fake Flowflex and iHealth COVID-19 test kits are circulating in Los Angeles County. Public Health urges residents to be on the lookout for the fake tests and do not use the kits as the results are untrustworthy. To...

Friday COVID Roundup: Cases Increase at Skilled Nursing Facilities
Friday, Jun 10, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed eight new deaths throughout L.A. County, 6,202 new cases countywide and 193 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,201, county case totals to 3,025,694 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

Thursday COVID Roundup: 112 New SCV Cases; SCV Deaths Total 477
Thursday, Jun 9, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Thursday a total of seven new deaths and 4,846 new cases countywide, with 112 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,193, county case totals to 3,019,550 cases and Santa Clarita Valley...

Water Use Warning Issued Again for Two L.A. County Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit Mother’s Beach in Marina Del Rey and Santa Monica Pier to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters. These warnings have been issued due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last...

Tuesday COVID Roundup: Hospitalizations Rise, 10 New Deaths in County
Tuesday, Jun 7, 2022

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Tuesday 10 new deaths and 3,722 new positive cases in Los Angeles County and 133 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,178, county case totals to 3,008,619 and Santa Clarita Valley...

Message from Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger | Vote
Monday, Jun 6, 2022

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, whose 5th District includes the Santa Clarita Valley, reminded residents to vote on Election Day, Tuesday, June 7. See full message below. Dear Friends, Voters across Los Angeles County are gearing up for the primary election, but you don’t have to...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued a reminder that free sandbags are available from Los Angeles County Fire Stations in the SCV.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Storm Safety Reminders
1920 - Singer-actor Rex Allen, Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee (1982), born in Arizona [Walk]
Rex Allen
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather warning for the Santa Clarita Valley.
More Rain to Arrive in SCV, Agua Dulce Canyon Road Reopens
A sign taped to the door of the Saugus Cafe on Railroad Avenue in Saugus informed guests that the historic, 139-year-old restaurant would cease operations on Sunday, Jan. 4.
Jan. 4: Saugus Cafe to Close, Oldest Restaurant in Los Angeles County
Calling All Creative Entrepreneurs: The Fifth Annual Business for Artists Conference is seeking speakers ready to share real-world tools, strategies and insights for building sustainable and creative careers.
Creative Entrepreneurs Sought as Speakers for Business for Artists Event
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the 14th Annual Polar Plunge at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center on Saturday, Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Start the Year with a Splash at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
As 2025 ends, you may be considering all sorts of new activities that you hope will invigorate and fulfill you in 2026. Why not consider being a local volunteer?
New Year, New You: Why Not Volunteer?
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced several new laws signed by Governor Gavin Newsom this year will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
DMV Highlights New Laws in 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is now accepting applications for its Deputy Explorer Program, a career development and educational opportunity for young adults ages 14 to 20 who maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Through Jan. 22: SCV Sheriff’s Station Accepting Applications for Deputy Explorer Program
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]
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