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Man Who Went Missing in Rowher Flats Found Alive
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016

The man who went missing Tuesday afternoon while off-roading with his friend has been found alive, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s officials. Local deputies and the Santa Clarita Valley Search and Rescue Team were dispatched Wednesday after an informant reported that his friend has...

MISSING: Help Wanted to Find Suspects, Children in Lebec Murder-Kidnapping
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2016

Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are asking for the public’s assistance to locate the suspects wanted in connection to the murder of a woman in Lebec. On Sunday, Aug. 14, in a remote area along Gorman Post Road, north of California State Route 138 in the Lebec area, a woman’s body was found...

Help Wanted: To Find Woman Missing for 1 Year
Friday, Jun 24, 2016

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a woman who’s been missing for a year. Around 4:00 AM on Thursday, May 19, 2015 was the last time 27-year-old Monique Figueroa was seen when she left her home, located in the 7200 block...

Missing Developmentally Disabled Woman Found Safe
Wednesday, Jun 8, 2016

A missing developmentally disabled woman who was reported missing Wednesday morning has been found. Teresa Marie Williams, 23, is “in good health” as of 3:40 p.m., according to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. Williams was found Wednesday, June 08, 2016 in the state of Vermont...

UPDATE: Missing Man Returned to Lancaster Home
Thursday, Mar 31, 2016

On Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Alan Heather returned to his residence in Lancaster on his own. Heather was in good health and was reunited with his wife. Original Story Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating...

Deputies Seek Info on Missing Girl
Friday, Jan 29, 2016

Detectives from Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing Canyon Country girl. Lundon Brown, an 8-year-old girl is believed to the victim of a parental abduction. The child is described as a black female, 4’0″, 44 lbs, with braids...

SCV Sheriff’s Detective Returns Missing Backpack to Homeless Man
Thursday, Jan 7, 2016

A 55-year-old homeless man who lost his backpack at the Walmart in Stevenson Ranch is counting his blessings this week after being reunited with his possessions. The backpack, most likely containing the individual’s livelihood, held a wallet containing his identification and important papers. The backpack...

Providence Hospital Needs Help to Identify Patient
Friday, Oct 30, 2015

Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is seeking the public’s help in identifying a patient transported Oct. 20 to the hospital’s Emergency Department from the Sun Valley area. In compliance with patient privacy laws and out of respect for this patient, Providence Holy Cross cannot discuss details...

Sheriff Issues Alert for Missing Church Volunteer
Sunday, Aug 30, 2015

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has issued a missing-person alert for Kristin Ghilardi in the Santa Clarita Valley. Ghilardi is a 29-year-old woman who was last seen in Canyon Country, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. She was en route to take “Patrick,”...

Missing Canyon Country Teens Return Home
Thursday, Jul 16, 2015

Two teens who went missing nearly a month ago have returned home, according to the families.   Previous story: Golden Valley High School graduate Rayna Ramirez, 17, of Canyon Country, was reported missing by her family on Wednesday, June 17, detectives said. “She’s reported missing and we don’t...

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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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