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2013 - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [report]
NTSB report on helicopter crash


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Ready-made Roundabout Art?
Friday, Sep 12, 2014

Once more around the track, or circle, or roundabout. Do all y’all remember the huge discussion about art that could be used for the Old Town Newhall traffic circle-roundabout? Should we have this statue or that statue, or maybe landscaping or a monument to a local hero? One design showed what looked...

Newhall Roundabout Opens to Old Cars, Then New Cars
Thursday, Jan 23, 2014

Years of planning and public input culminated Thursday in the opening of the Newhall roundabout, complete with oversized scissors and a big red ribbon. The new thoroughfare is part of Santa Clarita city officials’ effort to make traffic through downtown Newhall safer and more appealing, said Santa...

Reminder: Newhall Roundabout Opens Thursday
Tuesday, Jan 21, 2014

Join the Santa Clarita City Council on Thursday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. as they host a ribbon cutting event celebrating the completion of the new, single lane roundabout in Old Town Newhall. “The City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County, and property and business owners have taken great steps to...

Jan. 23: Newhall Roundabout to Open
Friday, Jan 10, 2014

The Santa Clarita City Council will cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Newhall roundabout on Thursday morning, Jan. 23.   Background (from city staff report, June 25, 2013) In 2005, City Council adopted the Downtown Newhall Specific Plan (DNSP), which outlined the vision for the future of Old...

Newhall Roundabout to Be Landscaped, for Now
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita residents will have the center of their roundabout landscaped, with a minimalist approach, after two go-rounds of public input, including online surveys, and much discussion of the controversial traffic circle. The move sets aside the most recent results of a public outreach...

‘Do Nothing’ Wins Newhall Roundabout Art Survey
Thursday, Nov 21, 2013

Insert artwork here … or maybe not. Click for more images and info. “Do Nothing” was the top vote-getter in the city of Santa Calrita’s Newhall Roundabout Art survey, according to documents released Thursday by the city. The survey, which appeared on the city’s website and elsewhere,...

What Goes Around, Comes Around
Sunday, Sep 29, 2013

Darryl Manzer So the roundabout in downtown Newhall isn’t a new idea. Seems like there was one in the same spot between 1926 and 1935 or so. It did have decorations in it at times. A community Christmas tree, for sure. Try doing that now. It doesn’t look like traffic was a problem. There was one...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Wednesday, Aug 28, 2013

In this episode: Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau are investigating a dead body found in Gorman; While some have praised the two final choices for the Newhall Roundabout Centerpiece, Santa Clarita City Council members are asking for another look at the...

July 23: City to Break Ground for Newhall Roundabout
Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013

The groundbreaking ceremony for construction to begin on the Newhall Roundabout project is scheduled for Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. “We are going to have a groundbreaking for the roundabout,” said Mayor Bob Kellar, “Ultimately it’s going to be a great attribute to what we’ve been working...

2 Finalists Picked for Newhall Roundabout Art
Tuesday, Jul 16, 2013

And then there were two. Santa Clarita’s arts commissioners have narrowed it down to two proposals for the Newhall Roundabout Art Project, from among six semi-finalists. Michael Clapper’s “Western Reel” and Michael Duffy’s “Facing the Sun, Facing the Future” were selected as the two...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry has announced that it has resumed full operations and has returned to regular serving hours.
SCV Food Pantry Resumes Full Operations, Names Interim Executive Director
Back by popular demand, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Vehicle Theft Task Force, is hosting another “Etch & Catch” event, a free catalytic converter etching service designed to help prevent vehicle theft and enhance community safety.
Feb. 21: SCV Sheriff’s Station Hosts ‘Etch & Catch’ at Santa Clarita City Hall
The Third Annual SCV Eco-Alliance Film Festival will be held Saturday, March 7 at Aliso Hall at College of the Canyons. This event is free of charge and complimentary parking is also available.
March 7: Third Annual Free SCV Eco-Alliance Film Fest at College of the Canyons
The California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to check their immunization status and get vaccinated against measles after local health departments have notified the state of multiple recent cases of measles.
CDPH Urges Vaccination as Measles Cases Rise Across Multiple Counties
It was a different day on Saturday, Feb. 7, but had virtually the same result as that of Friday, Feb. 6, as The Master's University baseball team again dropped game one but came back to win game two to salvage an overall split (2-2) in the double doubleheader series against Bushnell University (OR).
Another Doubleheader Split for TMU Baseball
Jazen Guillory's jumper as time expired in overtime was the game-winner as The Master's University men's basketball team defeated Embry-Riddle 87-85 Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.
Mustangs Get Thrilling Overtime Road Win
Allie Miller poured in 25 points to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 71-64 win over the Embry-Riddle Eagles Thursday, Feb. 5 in Prescott, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Fly Over Eagles in Road Win
College of the Canyons swimming competed at the annual Larry Baratte Invitational hosted by Ventura College on Saturday, Feb. 7 with the season-opening meet also serving as the Western State Conference preview event.
Canyons Divers Provide Points at Season-Opening Larry Baratte Invite
College of the Canyons started the 2026 track & field season with a limited run at the annual Moorpark College Multis and Season Opener meet held Feb. 6-7.
Cougars Track Teams Compete at Moorpark College Season Opener
College of the Canyons softball recorded a pair of lopsided victories over Santiago Canyon College on Friday, Feb. 6 at Whitten Field, as sophomore Akane Gonzalez led the way from the circle.
Cougars Shut Down Santiago Canyon to Sweep Doubleheader
<strong>2013</strong> - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank">report</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/ntsb061815.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/ntsb.jpg" alt="NTSB report on helicopter crash" style="width:110px;border:0;margin-top:6px;"> </a>
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Feb. 12 : CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The College of the Canyons Valencia Campus will hold an American Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Feb. 17-18. at the campus cafeteria.
Feb. 17-18: American Red Cross Blood Drive at COC
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has announced that John Lite is now serving as the organization’s Board President for the 2026–2027 term.
John Lite Named SCV Boys & Girls Club Board President
The California Department of Transportation has announced major steps in strengthening its commitment to public transportation by establishing a new Deputy Director for Transit and Rail Programs and restoring the Division of Mass Transportation to create a dedicated team focused on providing faster, more reliable and connected transit services statewide.
Caltrans Establishes New Deputy Director for Transit, Rail Programs
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the first hospital’s in Southern California to improve treatment of “widowmaker” heart attack patients with SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy, the first and only FDA-approved therapy that could reduce muscle damage in heart attack patients after percutaneous intervention.
Henry Mayo Cardiovascular Center Offers SuperSaturated Oxygen Therapy
SCVi Charter School is redefining college readiness with the launch of College Connect, an innovative pathway that allows high school students to begin earning college credit while still receiving a full, connected high school experience.
SCVi Charter School Launches College Connect
SCV Water urges customers to pause all outdoor water use from Feb. 17-24. During that period, the California Department of Water Resources will conduct a second round of scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake to complete pipeline repairs.
Feb. 17-24: Pause SCV Outdoor Water Use
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of three productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Feb. 9 to Sunday, Feb. 15.
Feb. 9-15: Three Productions Filming in SCV
The CIF Southern Section has made its selections for playoff contenders in both boys and girls high school soccer. Five boys teams and four girls teams were chosen from the Foothill League. Boys will begin competition this Wednesday, Feb. 11, and girls on Thursday, Feb. 12.
Foothill League Soccer: Playoffs Begin
<strong>1971, 6:01 a.m.</strong> - Sylmar/San Fernando Earthquake centered in Iron Canyon/Sand Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/sylmarquake1971_usda.htm" target="_blank">WATCH FILM</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/sylmarquake1971_usda.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/sylmarquake1971_usdat.jpg" alt="1971 earthquake film" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1990</strong> - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/delshannon.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/mugs/delshannon_runaway.jpg" alt="Del Shannon" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
<strong>1919</strong> - First publication of weekly Newhall Signal newspaper, $2 a year [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/signal100_2019.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2424t.jpg" alt="Signal Century" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
College of the Canyons Women's Tennis picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, a 5-4 conference victory over visiting Bakersfield College.
Canyons Women’s Tennis Picks Up First Victory 5-4 Over Bakersfield
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