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1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
Pico No. 4


COUNTY NEWS ARCHIVE
Countywide Storm Update, Saturday 5PM
Saturday, Mar 1, 2014

The Los Angeles County Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) was activated at 6:00 a.m. PST in response to a strong winter storm moving through Los Angeles County.  The storm system is impacting Los Angeles County cities and unincorporated area communities.  The storm system is forecast...

Batten Down the Hatches, a Storm’s Brewing
Monday, Feb 24, 2014

[NWS] – A dramatic change in the weather is expected the second half of the week as a pair of winter storms are forecast to move across southwestern California. These two storms will bring significant rainfall, high-elevation snow and gusty winds. The first storm is expected to impact the area Wednesday...

‘Fire Weather’ Headed Our Way
Friday, Dec 27, 2013

A “fire weather watch” has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Santa Clarita Valley and adjacent communities as strong Santa Ana winds should hit the region Saturday night into Sunday. Although high temperatures are not expected to exceed the low 70s, a potential for wind gusts of...

High Wind Advisory In Effect for SCV
Monday, Dec 9, 2013

[KHTS] – The National Weather Service of Los Angeles and Oxnard issued a high wind warning on Monday, cautioning residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties of gusts that could reach 65 miles per hour. The warning will remain in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday for the Santa Clarita Valley and Acton. The...

Fire Danger Rides In on Santa Ana Winds
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013

[National Weather Service] – High pressure building over the Great Basin will generate gusty northeasterly Santa Ana winds late Tuesday night through early Wednesday afternoon. The winds will be focused over Los Angeles and Ventura counties where peak wind gusts to around 45 mph are expected over the...

Critical Fire & Wind Warnings In Effect Through Sunday
Thursday, Oct 3, 2013

[National Weather Service] – A red flag warning is in effect from 2 a.m. Friday through Sunday evening for moderate to strong Santa Ana winds and very low humidity for Ventura County and Los Angeles County excluding Antelope Valley. Critical fire weather conditions will develop late Thursday night...

High Winds Expected to Raise Fire Danger This Week
Monday, Apr 29, 2013

From the National Weather Service: Surface high pressure building into the Great Basin by Wednesday (May 1, 2013) will set the stage for a possible late-season offshore wind event across Southwest California. The offshore trends will cause temperatures to rise by midweek in the valleys and foothills,...

Forecast: Gorman Might See Snow Friday Night
Thursday, Dec 13, 2012

[NWS] – Lingering showers from the tail end of the most recent storm system will affect the mountains of Ventura and Los Angeles counties and portions of the Antelope Valley through Thursday evening. Snow levels will be around 4,000 feet, with another inch of accumulation possible above 4,500 feet. The...

Mid-Week Forecast Calls for Rain, Snow on Grapevine
Monday, Dec 10, 2012

[NWS] – A cold storm system originating in the Gulf of Alaska will approach the California coast Tuesday night. This story will bring increasing rain chances to Southwestern California on Wednesday, with rain and mountain snow expected across the area Wednesday night into Thursday. Increasing south...

Forecast Calls for Storms Through Monday Morning
Thursday, Nov 29, 2012

[National Weather Service] –  A series of storm systems will move across southwestern California through Monday morning, bringing periods of light to moderate rainfall to the area. A moist southwesterly flow will continue to generate intermittent light showers tonight (Thursday) followed by a...

LATEST TWEETS
Newest Additions to SCVNews.com
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Jon Carrino as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
Hart District Names Jon Carrino to New Post
NAACP Santa Clarita will hold the Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball, a fundraising Gala at California Institute of the Arts.
Oct. 4: CalArts Presents NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball
On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding
Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’
Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery
One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.
Marsha McLean| David March Park is Expanding
Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center will host the Seas the Day Afternoon Tea Saturday, Oct. 19 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Bella Vida in the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Oct. 19: Circle of Hope Seas the Day Afternoon Tea
With one group of Mustangs cross-country athletes having already competed on Friday night, Sept. 20, at the Larry Young Classic in Columbia, Mo. (where the men and the women both won the team titles), a second group of The Master's University men's and women's cross-country teams raced against top competition at the UC Riverside Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 21, in Riverside, Calif.
TMUXC Doubles Up Weekend’s Success, Men Place Second at UCR Invitational
1876 - California oil industry born as CSO No. 4 in Pico Canyon becomes state's first commercially productive oil well [story]
Pico No. 4
The city of Santa Clarita is excited to announce the start of construction for the upgrades and enhancements to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.
Oct. 2: City to Start Upgrading Old Orchard Park
The Canyon Theatre Guild has announced two shows for the upcoming fall season,  "Things My Mother Taught Me" and "Southern Fried Nuptials".
Sept. 28: Canyon Theatre Guild Announces Fall Shows
The Los Angeles County Assessor’s Office has been honored with the 2024 Distinguished Assessment Jurisdiction Award by the International Association of Assessment Officers, the preeminent global organization that is the standard bearer for assessment administration and property tax policy.
County Assessor’s Jobs Program Wins Top Award
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.
Update: LOCATED LASD Seeks Public Help to Find At-Risk Missing Person
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for Sept. 25
A hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court for Christopher Hubbart, known as the "Pillowcase Rapist,"  scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at the Hollywood Courthouse, will not be relocated to the Antelope Valley.
Court Won’t Move AV Sex Offender’s Hearing to AV
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will be holding a special board meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1. The special meeting will start at 5:45 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Administration Building.
Oct. 1: SCV Water Holds Regular Board Meeting
California State University, Northridge, is home to the International Guitar Research Archives, one of the largest guitar-related archives in the world.
CSUN Houses Major Guitar Music Research Archive
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of locally acquired dengue in a resident of Panorama City.
Health Officials Probing Nearby Case of Dengue Fever
The Valencia High School Marching Band & Color Guard is pleased to announce RAGNAROK, a Western Band Association SoCal Marching Band Clinic taking place on Oct. 5, at 2:30 p.m. in Santa Clarita.
Oct. 5: Valencia High to Host RAGNAROK Marching Band Clinic
1970 - Lagasse family helps save Mentryville buildings as Newhall and Malibu brush fires erupt & join into worst fire in SoCal history. Twelve fires over 10 days burn 525,000 acres, kill 13 people and destroy approx. 1,500 structures. [story]
Clampitt fire
The Master's University men's soccer team tied Hope International University 0-0 in a tightly contested game played at Biola University in La Mirada, Calif. Saturday afternoon.
Mustangs Settle for 0-0 Draw Against Conference Rival
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