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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
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Crime Blotter: Grand Theft, Burglary in Newhall
Thursday, Sep 7, 2017

Here is the Newhall (Zone 6) Update, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Snapshot for the week of 08/21/17 to 08/27/17: Crime Prevention Unit The following crimes are currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives: 08/21/17, Monday Grand Theft – 23600 Newhall...

TMU’s Tembo Scores 3rd Game-Winning Goal
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2017

Benjamin Tembo has scored early, late, and very late during the first two weeks of the 2017 TMU soccer season. Those goals have given the Mustangs early advantages, put the club ahead to stay, and a sudden victory in overtime. On Monday evening, his third game-winning goal of the season, in the match’s...

Sept. 10: Little Shepherd’s Nursery School Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Thursday, Aug 31, 2017

Little Shepherd’s Nursery School, one of the oldest preschool programs in Santa Clarita, is celebrating its 50th anniversary September 10. The preschool’s birthday event is free and open to the community, according to event organizers, who hope alumni will come back and visit for family-oriented...

Aug. 17: SENSES on Main ’80s Block Party
Thursday, Aug 10, 2017

The wildly popular SENSES Block Party, presented by Galpin Subaru, brings live music, food trucks, themed activities, and adult beverages to Main Street every Third Thursday from March to October. Snap a photo at the Galpin Lounge, grab a drink from the on street bar (hosted by 8th and Rail, El Trocadero,...

Crime Blotter: Grand Theft, Petty Theft in Newhall
Tuesday, Aug 8, 2017

Newhall Crime and Public Safety Information Report for the week of July 24, 2017 Here is the Newhall Crime & Public Safety Information Report for the week of July 24, 2017: 07/24/17, Monday Petty Theft – 22500 block Railroad Ave., Newhall Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s unsecured...

Teen Detained in Connection with Recent Newhall Vandalism and Theft
Thursday, Aug 3, 2017

Santa Clarita law enforcement officials announced Thursday a juvenile has been detained in connection with several incidents of Newhall vandalism and thefts reported on social media. Read complete story [here].

Boys and Girls Club Still Accepting Summer Enrollees
Tuesday, Aug 1, 2017

The summer is hopping at both Clubhouses. With programs that include robotics, summer reading, pinewood derby, teen leadership, basketball, computer activities, science club, and daily game room tournaments, if you are 7-17 years old, you do not want to miss out! We are still accepting summer enrollees....

Hart High Alum Graduates From Air Force Basic Training

U.S. Air Force Airman Paulino Martinez graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Robbery, Grand Theft Auto in Newhall

Here is the Crime and Public Safety Information for Newhall, Week of July 17, 2017: 07/17/17, Monday Burglary – 23300 Tristin Dr., Newhall Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked garage and gained entry into two unlocked vehicles associated to the victim. Nothing appeared to have been taken...

Steve Hanauer, Longtime SCV Florist, Dies at 76
Thursday, Jul 27, 2017

Longtime Santa Clarita resident Steve Hanauer – the “Steve” in Steve’s Valencia Florist – died Wednesday night from complications stemming from a fall he sustained the previous day. Not just a florist, Hanauer was also a fixture in the Santa Clarita community, known for his generous...

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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 Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, 2026, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community, and giving back.
March 1: JCI Santa Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
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
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will host its annual organizational and business meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Dec. 17: COC Board Holds Annual Organizational Meeting
Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia has announced major changes to its kids area, which will be reimagined as Looney Tunes Land
Looney Tunes Land to Debut at Six Flags Magic Mountain by Summer 2026
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has announced the 2026 exhibition schedule for the SCAA Gallery in Old Town Newhall.
SCAA Gallery 2026 Calendar of Art Exhibits Released
The Greater Lost Angeles Homeless Count (Jan. 20-22) is still in need of volunteers.
Jan. 20-22: Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count Still Needs Volunteers
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Ecommerce 2026 Trends: The New Rules of Winning Online," on Monday, Dec. 22 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Dec. 22: SBDC Webinar on Ecommerce
The Master's University swimming teams turned in a strong all-around performance Saturday, Dec. 13, sweeping both the men's and women's dual meets against Bethel University of Indiana.
TMU Swim Sweeps Bethel in Dual Meet
Canyons men's basketball (6-4) remains unbeaten on its current road trip with wins over College of the Desert and L.A. City College preceding a victory over Solano (3-8) on Dec. 13.
Cougars Win 80-73 at Solano College, Streak Moves to Three
1902 - Hi Jolly (Hadji Ali), Gen. E.F. Beale's Syrian camel driver, dies at Quartzsite, Ariz. [story]
Hi Jolly's Tomb
The Regular/Organizational Meeting of the Castaic Union School District Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m.
Dec. 16: Organizational Meeting of Castaic Board of Trustees
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold its annual organizational meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Saugus District Education Center.
Dec. 16: Saugus Union School District Board Organizational Meeting
The Santa Clarita Community College District has officially begun a nationwide search for its next Superintendent-President.
Nationwide Search Underway for New President
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