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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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ELECTION RESULTS: Upset in Sulphur Springs
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2013

Poll workers in Friendly Valley, where the only item on the ballot was the Sulphur Springs school board, await the rush that hadn’t come by 7 p.m. With the absentee and election-day votes tabulated, it appears all incumbents will hold onto their school and water board seats except in the Sulphur...

SCV’s November Election Field Takes Shape
Monday, Aug 12, 2013

File photo: Poll worker Saul Han inserts a ballot into the Ink-A-Vote reader. Three more candidates got in under the wire for the Nov. 5 elections in the Santa Clarita Valley. The filing period closed Friday. Sandra Bull, Stacie Allegra and Carl Puckett will run for Newhall School District, Saugus Union...

Local Suppliers Release Water Quality Report
Monday, Jun 10, 2013

[CLWA] – Castaic Lake Water Agency, along with CLWA’s Santa Clarita Water Division, Los Angeles County Waterworks District #36, Newhall County Water District and Valencia Water Company continuously work to ensure you and your neighbors have a reliable and high quality water supply at a reasonable...

CLWA Defends Rates; Says NCWD Lawsuit Will Hurt Water Retailers
Monday, Apr 29, 2013

[CLWA] – Castaic Lake Water Agency expressed confidence today that its new wholesale rate structure is fair to all four local retailers and will withstand the legal challenge being mounted by one of them, the Newhall County Water District. >> READ NCWD’s press release [here]. “It...

Newhall County Water Sues CLWA Over Rate Hike

[NCWD] – The Newhall County Water District  announced Monday that it has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court to stop a harmful and costly water rate increase that would directly impact more than 44,000 residents that it serves. >> READ CLWA’s response [here]. The lawsuit...

Supes to Decide on School, Water Election Move; County Clerk Says NO
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013

Registrar-Recorder Dean Logan is urging the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to shoot down a request from every school board in the Santa Clarita Valley – and the Newhall County Water Board – to move their elections to even years, when more people vote. Each local agency board voted within...

COC, NCWD Team Up to Offer Water Technology Internships
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2013

Students enrolled in the Water Systems Technology (WST) program at College of the Canyons will now have even more opportunities to begin a career in the state’s all important water industry, thanks to a new partnership and internship agreement with the Newhall County Water District (NCWD). Housed at...

Newhall Purveyor Questions CLWA’s Valencia Water Buy (Video)
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2012

Officials with a local water retailer said they’re looking for community feedback on Castaic Lake Water Agency’s plan to purchase Valencia Water Co., a buy that would give CLWA officials control of approximately 84 percent of the valley’s retail water hookups. “We think a single entity would...

Newhall County Water Honored for ‘Green’ Building
Monday, Apr 30, 2012

[NCWD] – Newhall County Water District was honored Thursday, April 26, as a green building leader among Southern California public agencies for its new LEED Gold Certified office building. The Award of Recognition acknowledges municipal and government entities committed to sustainable building....

Thursday, Apr 26, 2012

All of the local public agencies with responsibilities for water in the Santa Clarita Valley have crafted an agreement to split the cost of a new Integrated Regional Water Management Plan. Under state law, a new water management plan is supposed to be crafted every five years. It assesses the amount...

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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
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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