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Realigned Inmates Graduate from Castaic Fire Camp Class
Monday, Nov 19, 2012

[LASD] – The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire Departments held a graduation ceremony Monday in Castaic for the first two classes of inmates assigned to the newly-formed Inmate Fire Camp Training Facility. The Inmate Fire Camp Training Facility is a joint venture between the Los Angeles County...

First Crop to Graduate from Inmate Fire Camp in Castaic
Saturday, Nov 17, 2012

[LASD] – Sheriff Lee Baca and Fire Chief Daryl Osby will preside over the first inmate graduation Monday at the new Sheriff’s Fire Camp Training Facility. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s and Fire departments are collaborating to physically condition, train and educate inmates in brush firefighting...

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012

It’s only once a year that you can sample 27 different kinds of chili for $5. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is inviting the community to its annual Fun in the Sun Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Special Olympics of Southern California....

Firefighters Set Flames in Castaic (Video)
Thursday, May 31, 2012

Los Angeles County Firefighters battled flames on a hillside in Castaic Thursday morning during a live fire training exercise. As the fire season approaches, the annual training event allowed first responders the opportunity to enhance their wildland firefighting skills and reinforce agency communication...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, May 31, 2012

In this episode: The so-called “truce” between CEMEX and the City of Santa Clarita has expired according to city officials; JPL brings the Mars Lander to Santa Clarita Elementary. Also: Canyon Country residents without water for more than 24 hours; Live fire training in Castaic; Local Weather. Sports:...

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012

Violent crime across Los Angeles County fell by 13.8 percent in 2011 compared to 2010, the Sheriff’s Department reported Tuesday. Sheriff Lee Baca and members of the county Board of Supervisors plan to discuss the crime figures at a press conference Wednesday in Monterey Park. The figures show...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2011
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2011

In this episode: City Council names Laurie Ender mayor and Frank Ferry mayor pro-tem; Council candidate filing period opens Monday; Victim in Tuesday’s fatal crash is identified as former Big Band singer. Also: State bond money funds construction of elementary school and modernization of middle...

Pitchess Personnel to Distribute Inmates’ Hand-Crafted Toys for Tots
Monday, Dec 12, 2011

[L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept.] – In a program that began more than 50 years ago, inmates in the Los Angeles County jails have once again worked the entire year to make Christmas day more memorable for needy children. This holiday season, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will distribute...

Wednesday, Oct 19, 2011

To mitigate the high cost of the proposed jail plan, a motion by County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich requesting that the Sheriff’s Department and the Chief Executive Officer explore less costly alternatives including public-private partnerships and contracting with other entities for jail beds...

Pitchess Inmates Graduate from Education Program
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2011

Thirty-six inmates graduated Wednesday from Sheriff Lee Baca’s M.E.R.I.T. program at the Pitchess Detention Center’s South Facility in Castaic. M.E.R.I.T. is Maximizing Education Reaching Individual Transformation, a 12-week program that treats inmates as individuals and teaches them to make...

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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
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
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