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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Sept. 17: Hawaiian Beach BBQ to Help Painted Turtle Camp in Lake Hughes
Friday, Jul 22, 2016

Saturday, September 17, 2016 4:30 pm Cocktails and Tours 6 pm Dinner atThe Painted Turtle 17000 Elizabeth Lake Road, Lake Hughes, CA 93532  Please join us and discover the magic of The Painted Turtle at our annual BBQ fundraiser. This amazing evening will include delicious food, beer and wine, live...

Painted Turtle Thanks Volunteers for National Volunteer Week
Monday, Apr 11, 2016

[Painted Turtle] -This week is National Volunteer Week and The Painted Turtle wants to make one thing clear: Volunteers make a difference. Camp would not be possible without all of the wonderful people who lend their time and talents to The Painted Turtle. The Painted Turtle relies on the generosity...

Painted Turtle to Participate in #GivingTuesday
Monday, Nov 30, 2015

The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit dedicated to providing a life-changing authentic camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, is participating in #GivingTuesday to help raise awareness and support for its cause. #GivingTuesday is held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving...

Neither Fire Nor Flood Deters the Turtle
Thursday, Nov 12, 2015

Camp Weathers the Storm On Thursday, October 15, an unexpected storm and flash floods swept through Lake Hughes and surrounding areas. Due to the damage caused by the storm and out of the regard for the safety of all involved, The Painted Turtle had to cancel the Tour de Turtle bike ride and Turtle Trek...

News from the Painted Turtle
Friday, Oct 2, 2015

Camp Moves On Summer may be over, but camp never is. The Painted Turtle operates year-round, sometimes packing up the magic of camp and taking it to other regions of California. On September 20th The Painted Turtle’s Camp on the Move program traveled to the beautiful Hotel del Coronado in sunny...

Oct. 17: ‘Tour de Turtle’ Cycles Into Lake Hughes
Thursday, Aug 27, 2015

October 17, 2015 Lake Hughes, CA   Randy Northcote is Ready to Ride Randy is no stranger to medical conditions. After undergoing life-saving surgeries in 1997 caused by Crohn’s, Randy decided to do anything to help kids fighting the same battle. In 2005, he first experienced The Painted Turtle...

Painted Turtle Represented in L.A. Marathon This Weekend; more
Wednesday, Mar 5, 2014

Camp, Due North It’s no secret that The Painted Turtle serves children throughout California. This week we’re going the extra mile and taking camp on the road to children in Northern California. Our in-hospital program The Outpost will set up camp playrooms at Lucile Packard Children’s...

Painted Turtle Ready to Roll in 2014
Thursday, Nov 14, 2013

[The Painted Turtle] – We are thrilled to announce the reopening of camp in 2014 and share with you the 2014 Camp Calendar!We wish to thank you for your patience and support over the last several months as we’ve navigated our way back from the damage caused by the Powerhouse Fire. We know...

Painted Turtle’s ‘Camp On the Move’ Continues; How to Help
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013

The Painted Turtle was caught in the path of the Powerhouse Fire in early June and suffered devastating smoke and landscape damage. As a result we had to make the difficult decision to cancel all our Camp Summer Sessions this year. Unfortunately, significant medical concerns remain around air-quality...

Sept. 7: BBQ to Aid Fire-damaged Painted Turtle Camp
Tuesday, Jun 25, 2013

This guy made it through the Powerhouse Fire OK, but some of his friends at The Painted Turtle weren’t nearly so lucky. See Powerhouse Fire photos @The Painted Turtle [HERE].   The Powerhouse Fire left the Painted Turtle, a camp for kids with chronic illnesses, at a substantial deficit. To...

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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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