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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Keep Easter Lilies Away from Your Cat
Monday, Apr 14, 2014

[FDA] – The white, trumpet-shaped Easter lily symbolizes Easter and spring for many people, and is a popular decoration in homes at this time of year. If you have cats, however, the Food and Drug Administration wants to remind you that Easter lilies – as well as tiger, Asiatic, day and Japanese...

Can Your Pet Prevent a Heart Attack?
Monday, Mar 31, 2014

Yes, pets may help their humans prevent having a heart attack, according to the American Heart Association. Now, those of us who have pets in Santa Clarita hardly need a scientist to tell us that our pets’ unconditionally enthusiastic greetings and loyalty are good for our hearts. Still, it’s good...

Joys, Responsibilities of Pet Ownership
Thursday, Jul 4, 2013

There are many advantages to owning a pet, but I’ll bet you didn’t think it involves lots of research and becoming an expert on multiple topics. I have found it necessary to do so, as part of many of my “adoption” projects.  For example, I wanted a natural-looking pond, using goldfish to...

Pet Safety Tips for the Fourth
Monday, Jul 1, 2013

The Fourth of July, once coined as the busiest day for the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC), has been replaced by July 5th.  “We see an increase in strays running on our local freeways, pets found far from home and injured animals,” said Marcia Mayeda, DACC Director....

Deputies Caution Against Leaving Pets in Cars
Monday, Apr 22, 2013

With summer around the corner and the weather heating up, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies wanted to remind the community about the dangers of leaving your pet in the car. Deputies received four calls of dogs trapped in hot cars Sunday, as the temperature pushed into the 90s throughout...

Tips for Keeping Pets Safe During the Holidays
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control would like to remind potential adopters about the Found Animals sponsored promotion, The Twelve Pets of Christmas going on now through December 24, 2012.   Adopters can take advantage of $40 off of a dog adoption and/or $30 off of a cat...

Valencia Animal Hospital Now Open 24/7
Sunday, Aug 26, 2012

[VVC] – Valencia Veterinary Center at 23928 Summerhill Lane (at McBean north of Decoro) has announced that the animal hospital is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and 365 days per year in the event of an animal medical emergency. Pet emergency veterinarian Dr. Baljit Grewal is raising awareness...

Monday, Apr 23, 2012

The City of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the American Red Cross, Emergency Kits for All (EK4A) and Cal Humanities, is hosting a free Prepare UR Pet workshop to teach residents about emergency planning for pets at the Valencia Library tonight  from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Emergency preparedness experts...

No April Fools: April 1-7 a Special Week for Professional Pooper Scoopers
Thursday, Mar 29, 2012

Image from aPaws.org [aPaws] – The Santa Clarita-based Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists, a nonprofit trade organization founded in February 2002, has established April 1-7 as a special week of educating pet owners on the importance of cleaning up after their dogs. This has been...

UPDATE: Lost Puppy Found, Reunited with Owner
Tuesday, Mar 27, 2012

Click images to enlarge [Wednesday, March 28] – Dog owner Vlad Fesenko tells us his lost puppy was located near Sky Blue Mesa Elementary School in Canyon Country, and thanks to a man named Ron, she’s back safe and sound with her family.   —–   [Tuesday, March 27] –...

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The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
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
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