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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: Petty Theft, Grand Theft Auto in Newhall
Friday, Apr 14, 2017

Newhall: Crime and Public Safety Report for the week of April 3, 2017 to April 9, 2017 Here is the Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for Newhall for the week of April 3, 2017 to April 9, 2017 04/03/17 A Grand Theft Auto occurred near the 23600 block of Newhall Ave. Person(s) unknown stole...

Crime Blotter: Commercial Burglaries, Vehicle Burglaries in Newhall
Monday, Apr 10, 2017

Newhall: Zone 6 – Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 03/27/17 to 04/02/17. The following crimes are currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives: 03/27/17 Vehicle Burglary – 23800 Oakview Ln., Newhall. Person(s) unknown entered...

Firefighters Extinguish Small Brush Fire Sunday
Monday, Apr 3, 2017

A small brushfire was quickly extinguished by county firefighters in Newhall on Sunday. County firefighters extinguished a small brushfire today in Newhall that charred about one-eighth of an acre of grass, a dispatch supervisor said. Photo by Rick McClure The brushfire near Dockweiler Drive and Ivy...

Newhall Post Office Now Open After Delays
Tuesday, Mar 28, 2017

The Newhall Post Office opened its doors for the first time Monday after six months of delay. The opening of the new post office was delayed five times after issues with construction, according to David Walton, United States Postal Service spokesman. “The post office opened its first window Monday,”...

Thursdays@Newhall Continues on Main Street in April
Monday, Mar 27, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series will head into April with an exciting lineup of Samba dancing, free live performances, an off-road car show, a Best in the West block party and more. From 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on April 6, kick off your shoes and let your body sway to one of Brazil’s...

Crime Blotter: Grand Theft, Vehicle Burglary in Newhall
Tuesday, Mar 21, 2017

Newhall Crime Report for March 6, 2017 – March 12, 2017 Newhall: Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 03/06/17 to 03/12/17 03/03/17 Grand Theft – 21700 Placerita Cyn Rd., Newhall. Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s 2013 Honda CBR250R motorcycle, red in color,...

News from the ARTree
Thursday, Mar 16, 2017

There are plenty of upcoming ways to get involved with the ARTree, whether it is through art classes or by donating to the ARTree when shopping on Amazon.com on Thursday, March 16. Flutterby Open Art Studio is on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This free, open studio time for creativity will...

March 25: City Hosts Teen Summit at Newhall Community Center
Wednesday, Mar 15, 2017

Junior high and high school students are invited to come participate in break-out sessions, games and raffles at a Teen Summit on Saturday, March 25, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Newhall Community Center, located at 22421 Market Street. The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Southern...

Crime Blotter: Commercial, Vehicle Burglary in Newhall
Monday, Mar 6, 2017

LASD file photo Newhall Crime Report for the Week of February 20-26, 2017 Newhall Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 02/20/17 to 02/26/17: 02/21/17 Commercial Burglary – 25000 block Newhall Ave. Person(s) unknown forced entry into a locked classroom by way of a rear...

Newhall Elementary Receives School Supply Donation
Wednesday, Mar 1, 2017

Steve Garcia, Sales Manager of Valencia ACURA, along with colleague Sheldon McCormick, donated 80 backpacks containing a variety of school supplies to Newhall Elementary School. Claudia Arrue, Community Liaison for Newhall, will distribute these backpacks at parent engagement and resource events. Valencia...

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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
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
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