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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Newhall Jail Owner Pleads Innocent to Violating Codes
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2011

The Old Newhall Jail, built in 1906, sits in the middle of the Newhall Library construction zone. Manny Santana, owner of the Newhall Jail building on Spruce Street, pleaded not guilty Tuesday at the Santa Clarita Courthouse to 11 misdemeanor counts of violating city codes. The matter is set for a pretrial...

Stampede! at OutWest Concert Saturday
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011

Steve and Terri Taylor are Stampede! The Western music duo Stampede! will hit the stage Saturday at 8 p.m. as the OutWest Concert Series returns to Bobbi and Jim Bell’s boutique and cultural center in Old Town Newhall. Hailing from Utah, Stampede! is the husband-and-wife team of upright bassist...

Mary Kaye, Cross Town Cowboys to Perform at Heritage Junction
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2011

Award-winning Western vocalist Mary Kaye will join the Santa Clarita Valley’s own Cross Town Cowboys Saturday, Sept. 17, as the OutWest Boutique and Cultural Center takes the show on the road – actually just down the street – to Heritage Junction Historic Park in Newhall. Mary Kaye was born...

City Arts Commission to Plan Newhall Entry Feature
Monday, Sep 12, 2011

The Santa Clarita Arts Commission could decide as early as Thursday what it wants to go in the middle of a reconfigured intersection at Old Town Newhall’s southern entrance. On July 12 the City Council instructed the commission to take the lead in designing a major piece of public art for the center...

At the REP: ‘Laughter on The 23rd Floor’
Wednesday, Aug 31, 2011

“Laughter on The 23rd Floor” by Neil Simon – one of the all-time most recognized and celebrated playwrights – will make its mark on the Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall on Sept. 16. The production, sponsored by Friedman, Thompson and Co., and directed by Brad Sergi is inspired...

‘First Thursday’ in Newhall: Art Walk, Food Trucks
Monday, Aug 29, 2011

Enjoy an evening of art, music, and gourmet food trucks at the ArtWalk on Thursday, Sept. 1, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. in combination with the Old Town Newhall Farmers’ Market on Main Street. Stroll the local businesses to see the featured artists in the stores and on the street.  Eat at the Rolling...

Framing of Newhall Library Draws a Crowd <small>(Video)</small>
Thursday, Aug 25, 2011

A four-ton steel tower frame was hoisted 60 feet into the air Thursday morning and placed atop the new Old Town Newhall Library. Prior to liftoff, city staff members and residents were given permanent markers and encouraged to sign the frame, which will be housed with a decorative rooftop and special...

City, Newhall Jail Owner Address Violations <small>(Video)</small>
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2011

Property owner Manny Santana (left) takes the first step toward resolving his alleged code violations in a conversation Wednesday with Community Preservation Administrator Cruz Caldera outside the Santa Clarita courthouse. Manny Santana and Santa Clarita city officials agreed Wednesday to work together...

Photo Gallery: Vegas-Themed ‘Senses’ Main Street Party
Friday, Aug 19, 2011

“Vegas” was the them of Thursday night’s “Senses” street party on Main Street, Newhall – complete with Elvis and Sinatra impersonators, a wedding chapel made from garden decor, craps, poker, roulette, beer, food trucks,  showgirls from the Canyon Theatre, and a crowded...

Thursday, Aug 18, 2011

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the public to witness a time capsule that will be buried at a later date under the new Old Town Library, currently under construction on Lyons Avenue. The showing will take place Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. The capsule is expected to contain objects that reflect...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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