header image

[Sign Up Now] to Receive Our FREE Daily SCVTV-SCVNews Digest by E-Mail

Inside
Weather


 
Calendar
Today in
S.C.V. History
December 26
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston


NIGHTLY TV NEWS
SCV NewsBreak for Monday, August 13, 2012
Monday, Aug 13, 2012

In this episode: Violent crime in Santa Clarita is on the rise compared to last year; Local economic snapshot shows improvement in unemployment and spending. Also: L.A. County Board of Supervisors to consider placing a $51 million Castaic Union School District bond on November ballot; Triple-digit temperatures...

For SCV’s Felix, All That Glitters in London is Gold
Sunday, Aug 12, 2012

Santa Clarita’s Allyson Felix closed out her London Olympics experience with another gold-medal performance Saturday as she helped Team USA win the women’s 4×400-meter relay for the fifth consecutive time. Felix, 26, of Canyon Country, ran the second leg of the race, widening the gap between...

More Gold for SCV’s Felix, in World Record Time
Saturday, Aug 11, 2012

Canyon Country’s Allyson Felix and her USA teammates shattered a 27-year-old world record when they crossed the finish line in London Friday to win gold in the 4×100-meter relay. In fact, so enduring was the old record that the country that set it no longer exists. The USA women’s time...

Roundup: Canyon Grad Qualifies for 800m Final in London
Friday, Aug 10, 2012

Alysia Montano Canyon High graduate Alysia Montano advanced to the 800 meter final in the Summer Olympics in London after a fourth-place finish in her semifinal race. She has the fourth fastest qualifying time in 1 minute, 58.42 seconds. Caster Semanya of South Africa was the top qualifier at 1 minute,...

ALLYSON DOES IT
Thursday, Aug 9, 2012

Photo: AllysonFelix.com The third time was a charm as Santa Clarita’s Allyson Felix crossed the finish line in 21.88 seconds Wednesday to achieve her biggest career goal: an Olympic gold medal in the 200-meter sprint. The 26-year-old Canyon Country resident was heavily favored to win the 200m,...

Canyon Grad Montano Makes Olympic Debut Today
Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012

Alysia Montano Canyon High graduate Alysia Montano begins her quest for an Olympic medal today in the 800 meters at the Summer Games in London.The first round of qualifying for the 800 starts this morning. Montano won the 800 meters at the US Olympic Trials in Oregon last month. She is the second-ranked...

Roundup: COC Track Coach Ready to Race for Gold
Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012

Lashinda Demus College of the Canyons track coach Lashinda Demus won her heat race in the 400 meter hurdles and advanced to the finals at the Summer Olympics in London. Demus won her race in 54.08 seconds. She has the third-fastest qualifying time of the runners who advanced to Wednesday’s final....

[Supv. Antonovich] – A motion supporting federal legislation to repeal the medal tax on American Olympic athletes was introduced by Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. “After years of sacrifice and personal expense to represent our nation at the Olympic Games, forcing a tax on winning medals is...

Ervin Finishes 5th in Final
Friday, Aug 3, 2012

Anthony Ervin Olympic swimmer Anthony Ervin finished 5th in the finals of the men’s 50-meter freestyle Friday in London. The Hart High School graduate clocked a 21.78 in the race, which was consistent with his heat and semi-final races. Florent Manaudou of France won the gold with a time of 21.34....

Thursday, Aug 2, 2012

A pair of athletes from the Santa Clarita Valley will be in action today in the Olympics. Hart High graduate Anthony Ervin will race in the 50 meter freestyle in swimming this morning. He won a gold medal in the 50 freestyle in the 2000 Summer Games in Australia. Saugus High graduate David Smith and...

LATEST TWEETS
Newest Additions to SCVNews.com
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]
headline
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]
reburial
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
SCVNews.com