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1891 - Actor Buck Jones, a Placerita and Vasquez "regular," born in Indiana [story]
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Aug. 17: Black Panther to Close Out Summer Movies in the Park Series
Thursday, Aug 16, 2018

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with The Friends of Hart Park, presents its, “7th Annual Summer Movies in the Park Series.” The community is invited enjoy outdoor, fun-filled summer nights at the movies. Park visitors can see the last movie of this...

Detectives Seek Help in Locating Missing Fire Captain

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Missing Persons Unit detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Wayne Stuart Habell. He is a 43-year-old, white male who was last seen leaving his home in Newhall, on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 at 7:30 a.m.    Mr. Habell is described as...

Oct. 14: Bow-Wows & Meows 18th Annual Pet Fair
Thursday, Aug 9, 2018

Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available for adoption at the 18th Annual Bow-Wows & Meows Pet Fair to be held at Newhall’s William S. Hark Park on Sunday, Oct. 14, thanks to the partnership of LA County Department of Parks and Recreation and LA County Department of Animal...

More than 50 Newhall Residents Displaced after Railroad Fire
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2018

The Railroad Fire, which broke out Monday in Newhall, is 85% contained as of this afternoon. The blaze plowed through heavy brush and swept into several apartment buildings, leaving 24 units uninhabitable and more than 50 residents who lived in them without a roof over their heads. Thirty residents...

Newhall Man Arrested on Attempted Kidnapping of Teenage Girl
Thursday, Jul 26, 2018

A Newhall man was arrested after he was suspected of kidnapping a teenage girl walking in the Santa Clara wash. Here are the details from the social media account of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: A 35-year-old Newhall man was arrested on attempted kidnapping charges after a 17-year-old...

July 28: Sue Rey & the Runarounds at Hart Park
Thursday, Jul 12, 2018

Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation presents its latest Recreation After Dark at William S. Hart Regional Park in Newhall with an evening showcase of music and dance featuring the Sue Rey and the Runarounds. The event will take place Saturday, July 28, from 7:00 p.m. – 10 p.m. Those...

Fatality at Newhall Metrolink Station Accidental
Thursday, Jul 5, 2018

After a preliminary investigation of a Metrolink train striking and killing an individual, officials have confirmed the incident was accidental. The following information is from the social media account of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: Update as of 1:00 p.m.: Preliminary investigation...

Foothill Fire in Newhall Held to 2 Acres

A quick response by firefighters kept a brush fire in Newhall to just 2-acres Wednesday night. Dubbed the Foothill Fire, firefighters were dispatched at 9:32 p.m. and were on the scene by 9:33 p.m., said Inspector David Michael of the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “It came across as a brush...

SCE Customers Experiencing Power Outage in Newhall
Tuesday, Jun 26, 2018

Southern California Edison is reporting a power outage in the Newhall area Tuesday morning, which is affecting approximately 1,100 customers. Officials are currently determining the cause. According to the SCE website, power is expected to be restored by 11:30 a.m. For updates or more information, click...

Forward Progress Stopped on Newhall Brush Fire
Tuesday, Jun 19, 2018

Update as of 1:05 p.m: From the twitter account of the Los Angeles County Fire Department: Brush fire forward progress stopped. (Fire at 3 acres and 10% containment). Update as of 12:52 from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department: Traffic Advisory: Sierra Highway is temporarily closed between...

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Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley recently hosted its annual Board Holiday Luncheon, a special gathering to celebrate and honor those who continue to uplift the club and the young people it serves.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Board Holiday Luncheon
Come and share your wish lists and take a photo with Santa in his holiday home through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at Valencia Town Center.
Photos With Santa at Valencia Town Center Through Christmas Eve
The city of Santa Clarita invites families to experience the magic of the holidays at the fifth annual Barnyard Light Tour on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 5-7:30 p.m. at William S. Hart Park.
Dec. 13: Holiday Sparkle Takes Over at Hart Park Barnyard Light Tour
The Old Town Newhall Public Library will host a Regency Blend: a Tea Making Social, Friday, Dec. 19, 4-5:30 p.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Dec. 19: ‘Regency Blend, A Tea Making Social’ at Newhall Library
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence.
LASD Reminds Drivers ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ this Holiday Season
A two-decade Christmas tradition continues on Saturday, Dec. 20, when Faith Community Church welcomes hundreds of neighbors for its 20th annual “Festividad for Christ” celebration.
Dec. 20: Faith Community Church Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Festividad for Christ’
As we complete the second week of Foothill League soccer competition, trends are beginning to show, and Saugus has taken over first place in both the boys and girls leagues.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys and Girls Ascending
The California Department of Public Health is working with local health departments and the California Department of Food and Agriculture to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to the consumption of eggs.
CDPH Warns Consumers Do Not Eat Recalled Vega Farms, Inc. Eggs
College of the Canyons men's basketball played to an 83-69 road win at L.A. City College on Wednesday, Dec. 10 as the Cougars received 43 bench points to help secure the win.
Cougars Win Second Straight Road Game, 83-69 at L.A. City
1891 - Actor Buck Jones, a Placerita and Vasquez "regular," born in Indiana [story]
Buck Jones
Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market will host a holiday market, 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14 at 27426 Navigation Avenue, Valencia, CA 91381.
Dec. 14: Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market Holiday Market
Real Way Foundation Inc. is teaming up with J.C.L. Productions’ L.A. Clave Latin Jazz Band for the Very Merry Jazzy Fiesta Holiday Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 13, beginning at 5 p.m.
Dec. 13: Real Way Foundation Hosts ‘Very Merry Jazzy Fiesta’
Luna Events will host a Winter Wonderland Holiday Market, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20 at Saugus High School.
Dec. 20: Winter Wonderland Holiday Market at Saugus High School
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 will host its 2025 Holiday Boutique, a fundraiser to help children with disabilities on Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Dec. 13: Elks 2025 Holiday Boutique Fundraiser
The California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat TRE House brand Magic Mushroom gummies, chocolate bars and syrup.
CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat TRE House Brand Magic Mushroom Products
On Nov. 10, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department recovered an item which appears to be a large ceremonial brass bell.
LASD Seeks Info on Recovered Ceremonial Brass Bell
Valencia High School’s internationally acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble, “Two N’ Four,” has been selected to perform at the 2026 Jazz Education Network International Conference in New Orleans.
Valencia High ‘Two N’ Four’ Choir Ensemble Earns National Spotlight
This week Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) continued her “District Dialogues” series with an education roundtable, bringing together school superintendents from across the High Desert.
Valladares Hosts High Desert Education Roundtable
Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA-27) and Rep. Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-6) have introduced the National Scam Prevention Coordination Act, legislation that would establish an office in the White House to oversee and coordinate the implementation of a national strategy for fraud and scam prevention.
Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud, Scams
TMU track star Jack Anderson, the recent winner of the NAIA Men's Cross Country Championship, competed in the Sharon Colyear Invitational Dec. 5-6 in Boston.
TMU’s Anderson Competes Against Elite Field in Boston
1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
Jenks Harris
Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the California Transportation Commission approved $1.1 billion to fund new zero-emission buses, charging stations, and related infrastructure
State Approves $1.1B in Zero-Emission Transit, Safer Roadways, Infrastructure
 Indie Films R Us, the newest streaming platform to enter the market, has announced a strategic partnership with the Santa Clarita International Film Festival to expand meaningful distribution opportunities for independent filmmakers.
Indie Films R Us Partners With SCIFF to Advance Indie Distribution
Coalition for Clean Air is issuing this urgent warning regarding unauthorized individuals who are falsely claiming to represent the CCA while canvassing neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
Coalition for Clean Air Warns of Potential Scammers in the L.A. Area
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