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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Local Indian Tribe Announces New Scholarship
Thursday, Mar 16, 2017

Valencia developer FivePoint has contributed $5,000 to help kick-start a scholarship newly available from the Fernandeño-Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, which represents Native Americans indigenous to the Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valleys, and its nonprofit affiliate, Pukúu Cultural Community...

Newhall Ranch Owner Plans Outdoor Amphitheater in Irvine
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2016

FivePoint, in partnership with Live Nation Entertainment, announced a proposal Tuesday to build a 12,000-seat outdoor music amphitheater adjacent to the Orange County Great Park with the objective of opening in time for the 2017 summer season. FivePoint (on behalf of property owner, Heritage Fields El...

Protected Ridge?
Monday, Oct 12, 2015

A few months back, the county experts who gave permits to the immense expansion at the Commerce Center near I-5 and SR-126 attended a town meeting in Val Verde. The officials were there because the enraged residents of Val Verde had called and sent letters to the county, asking why a protected ridge...

Appeals Court Upholds Newhall Land’s 4,055-Home Mission Village Project
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015

[NLF, Sept. 29] – Newhall Land announced Tuesday that the California Second Appellate District has affirmed the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ environmental review and approval of Mission Village, part of the company’s proposed Newhall Ranch community west of Interstate 5...

High Court Hears Oral Arguments in Newhall Ranch Suit
Thursday, Sep 3, 2015

[KHTS] – The California Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on the California Fish and Wildlife Department River permits for Newhall Land’s Newhall Ranch project. Newhall Ranch is a 19-square-mile development project being pursued by Newhall Land that would add approximately 21,000 homes...

Ex-Cougar Pierre-Paul Loses Finger to Fireworks
Thursday, Jul 9, 2015

Former COC Cougar and current New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had his right finger amputated after a firework accident over the July 4 holiday weekend, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. NFL.com reported Thursday that Pierre-Paul also suffered a broken thumb as a result of the...

Owners of Newhall Land Preparing to Take Company Public
Tuesday, Jul 7, 2015

Editor’s note: Founded in 1883 by the heirs of Henry Mayo Newhall, The Newhall Land and Farming Co. became a publicly traded company in 1968. In 2004, all of its stock was purchased 50-50 by Lennar and an affiliate (LNR), and the company was reorganized as LandSource Communities Development...

1,574 Homes to Fill Gap Between Westridge, Magic Mountain
Saturday, May 9, 2015

Vicinity map (Click to enlarge) Construction is a few years away, but the privately owned “open space” between Valencia-Westridge and Six Flags Magic Mountain will be giving way to 1,574 homes and 730,000 square feet of commercial buildings developed by The Newhall Land and Farming Co. The draft...

Park in Newhall Land’s River Village Will Be City’s 30th
Monday, Feb 2, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita, along with Newhall Land, will host a dedication and ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of Santa Clarita’s 30th park, River Village Park, on Thursday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. at 26421 Riverrock Way. River Village Park is located off of Newhall Ranch Road at the intersection...

State High Court to Review Newhall Ranch Approval
Sunday, Jul 13, 2014

[KHTS] – The California Supreme Court has agreed to review a lower-court ruling that cleared the way for The Newhall Land and Farming Co. to start building its eventual 20,000-home subdivision west of Interstate 5. The ruling unanimously reversed Judge Ann Jones’ 2012 judgment in favor of the...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
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
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