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Nephew is ‘Person of Interest’ in Valencia Missing Person Case, Reward Increased
Monday, May 15, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita and an anonymous source are offering a $20,000 reward in exchange for information leading to the apprehension and/or conviction of the person responsible for the disappearance of Santa Clarita resident William Cierzan. A press conference was held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017,...

$10,000 Reward Offered for Information on Missing Five Year Old
Thursday, May 4, 2017

Homicide detectives and the victim’s family members are asking the public’s assistance in obtaining any information that will help locate a missing 5 year-old child, Aramazd Andressian Jr, offering a $10,000 reward. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved a reward for $10,000 in...

LASD, SCV Search and Rescue Looking for Missing Boy
Monday, Apr 24, 2017

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Detail are working together with South Pasadena Police Department in seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing critical child, Andressian, Aramazd Jr. Andressian, Aramazd Jr. He was last seen on Saturday, April...

Missing Hiker Found Alive Late Sunday Afternoon
Monday, Apr 10, 2017

The hiker who was reported missing in Pico Canyon on Saturday was found alive late Sunday afternoon, according to updates from the SCV Sheriff’s Twitter. The hiker was reported missing on Saturday in the Stevenson Ranch area. The Santa Clarita Sheriff Search and Rescue Team began to search for...

Public’s Help Sought for Finding Missing Canyon Country Man
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tomas Sanchez Figueroa, a 40 year-old male Hispanic who was last seen at his residence on the 18000 block of Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country, at 10:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Mr....

Two Reported Missing in SCV
Friday, Jan 27, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials have received two missing persons reports this week. For the full story, click [here].

88-Year-Old Missing, LASD Asking for Help
Friday, Dec 9, 2016

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Person Detail are seeking the public’s help in locating 88-year-old Ruben Aritria Johnson. Johnson is described as 5’3” tall, 110 pounds, brown eyes, short gray hair with a beard, and wears glasses. He was last seen wearing...

Missing Saugus Teen Found
Friday, Nov 11, 2016

Update: The missing teen was found by a relative on Saturday, Nov. 11.  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are searching for a 16-year-old Saugus boy after he was reported missing Thursday night. Deputies began a search around the 30000 block of Bouquet Canyon Road, according to Lt. Aguilera...

Missing Lancaster Woman Found Safe
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Person Unit is advising Rose Fountain has been found safe and in good condition. She is currently with her family. Thank you to the public, the media, Aero Bureau, and deputy personnel for their tireless efforts in the search for  Fountain. Original...

Help Wanted: To Find Man Last Seen at Pico Cyn Taco Bell
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2016

Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Lindsay Jones, a 58-year-old white male who was last seen at a Taco Bell located at 24712 Pico Canyon Road, Newhall, on Monday, Oct. 3, at 9:30 p.m. Lindsay is described...

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1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
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