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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Newhall School District Receives Another Flawless Audit
Wednesday, Dec 11, 2013

[NSD] – A flawless annual audit is a point of pride for the business department in the Newhall School District. In these economic and political times, the accounting and business functions of public agencies are more stressed than ever. Stories of misuse of public funds or questionable business...

Newhall Schoolers Ready to Distribute Food to Needy
Thursday, Nov 21, 2013

[KHTS] – For the second Thanksgiving in a row, fourth, fifth and sixth grade students at Newhall Elementary School on Walnut Street will be giving back to the community on Friday with baskets of food for families in need. The Newhall Elementary Student Council of 24 students hosted a school-wide...

Pico Canyon School to Celebrate High API Scores
Friday, Nov 15, 2013

[KHTS] – Since Pico Canyon Elementary School was founded in 2004, its Academic Performance Index scores have increased each year during the last 10 years. To celebrate this continued success, the school is holding a school-wide assembly for more than 1,000 students and staff on Thursday, Nov. 21...

Bond Sale Nets Newhall Schools $36 Mil.; Notes Earn Highest Rating

[NSD] – The Newhall School District sold $36 million worth of notes Thursday from the second issuance of bonds made possible by  November’s 2011 Measure E general obligation bond authorization. The governing board took the necessary actions at its Nov. 5 meeting to authorize the sale of short-term...

ELECTION RESULTS: Upset in Sulphur Springs
Tuesday, Nov 5, 2013

Poll workers in Friendly Valley, where the only item on the ballot was the Sulphur Springs school board, await the rush that hadn’t come by 7 p.m. With the absentee and election-day votes tabulated, it appears all incumbents will hold onto their school and water board seats except in the Sulphur...

Coming Up … In the Newhall School District
Thursday, Oct 3, 2013

[KHTS] – The Newhall School District has scheduled several events this month for students, parents and the community. Newhall Elementary School is planning a fitness fundraising event for students, Tri-R-Athon, on Oct. 10, at the school’s playground, and also is hosting a Common Core Presentation...

‘Bug Bus’ Visits McGrath School to Warn of Infectuous Mosquitoes
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013

McGrath Elementary fifth graders hopped on the “Bug Bus” Tuesday to learn all about mosquitoes. “We’re here to help children understand how they can help us get rid of mosquitoes to help us get rid of a lot of the diseases they carry like West Nile Virus in their communities,” said Andrew...

Newhall Schools Implement New Security Measures
Tuesday, Sep 17, 2013

Following the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School last December the Newhall School District arranged for security assessments to be conducted at each of its ten schools. The recommendations from this study created a direction for action across the district and as the school year started changes were...

Newhall School District: Highest API in the SCV
Thursday, Aug 29, 2013

The August 29th release of the California’s Academic Performance Index report once again validated the strong academic performance of the ten elementary schools within the Newhall School District. The API, based solely on test scores, is one indicator of school quality, but it is not the only indicator....

Roundup: API Scores for SCV Elementary Schools

The state released Thursday its API scores for all schools and districts in California, which are a means for the state to keep schools accountable to the state’s curriculum. “The API, based solely on test scores, is one indicator of school quality, but it is not the only indicator,” according...

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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 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
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