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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Judge Declines Einstein Request to Extend Charter; Newhall District Comments
Thursday, Feb 5, 2015

[NSD, Feb. 5] – Superior Court Judge James Chalfant determined today that he has no jurisdiction to proceed further in Newhall School District’s case against Acton Agua Dulce Unified School District (AADUSD) and the Albert Einstein Academy (AEA)-SCV Charter School. The Newhall School District...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, January 30, 2015
Friday, Jan 30, 2015

A burglary call near Arroyo Seco Junior High today around 1 p.m. lead to a short vehicle pursuit. Authorities have charged a convicted drug dealer for the murder of a Fox studio executive whose remains were found in the Angeles National Forest. The Newhall School District is welcoming a new superintendent...

Newhall School District Naming HQ for Retiring Chief
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015

[NSD] – Dr. Marc Winger is certainly leaving his mark when he retires Jan. 31 after nearly 20 years as superintendent of the Newhall School District. Tuesday night, at his final board meeting, the Newhall School District’s governing board signed off on a resolution to rename the district...

Your Driveway, My Lemonade Stand
Monday, Jan 12, 2015

I think I’m going to convert my big RV into a food truck and park it on Main Street next to the Newhall Refinery restaurant. I’ll try to serve the same style and type of food. I might cut some corners but I figure I’ll make it up in volume so that I can manage the restaurant and pay myself a management...

Newhall Blasts Acton-AD for Einstein Approval; Votes to Pursue Campus Closure
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015

[NSD] – At its Dec. 9 meeting, the Governing Board of the Newhall School District voted to authorize an appeal of the Superior Court’s October 9, 2014, ruling in Newhall School District v. Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District, et al. Although the Superior Court found that Newhall was...

Newhall District Bids Farewell to Retiring Administrator
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014

Candace Fleece Newhall School District Board officials recently recognized retiring administrator Candace Fleece, a teacher and administrator in the Newhall School District for 23 years. “She left a deep footprint in this district,” said Jeff Pelzel, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services. Fleece...

Dec. 17-18: Newhall School District Winter Concerts
Friday, Dec 12, 2014

Newhall School District orchestra and choral music students will perform in their 2014 Winter Concerts on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 18. The concerts, featuring students from all schools in the district, will be held at Pico Canyon School. On Wednesday the 17th, Old Orchard and Pico Canyon...

Cordeiro to Succeed Winger as Newhall Schools Chief
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2014

[NSD] – The Newhall School District did not have to go far to find a new superintendent to replace Superintendent Marc Winger, who is retiring on Jan. 31. The district announced Tuesday the hiring of Paul A. Cordeiro, former assistant superintendent of instruction for the Newhall School District. For...

Newhall School District Scores Another Flawless Audit
Monday, Dec 8, 2014

[NSD] – Accounting and business functions of public agencies are always under the microscope and stories about misuse of public funds or questionable business practices occur all too often. Public agency spending has been subject to criticism and charter schools most often fail because of sloppy...

Tentative Ruling Filed in Einstein School Case; County Still Reviewing Money Allegations
Tuesday, Oct 14, 2014

[KHTS] – Nearly a year after county officials requested an audit for Einstein Academy charter school, experts are still investigating “complaints alleging fiscal mismanagement.” In a letter dated Oct. 28, 2013, Los Angeles County Superintendent Arturo Delgado stated that a Fiscal Crisis...

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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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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 Made in Statewide 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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
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