1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [ story]
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Thursday, Feb 16, 2017
With the National Weather Service forecasting up to 4 inches of rain in parts of Los Angeles County starting Friday, Supervisor Kathryn Barger encourages residents in hillside communities and fire-impacted areas to take precautions now.
Additionally, the Department of Public Works has activated 24-hour...
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Monday, Feb 6, 2017
After a January that brought the Santa Clarita Valley an abundance of rain, the wet season continues in February.
As of Monday afternoon, the forecast shows on and off rain throughout the rest of the day and week.
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Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017
Edmund G. Brown Jr.
Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued Monday two emergency proclamations to secure funding to help communities respond to and recover from severe winter storms that have caused flooding, mudslides, erosion, debris flow and damage to roads and highways.
The emergency proclamations issued...
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Monday, Jan 23, 2017
As rainstorms hit the Santa Clarita Valley and L.A. County, it is important to continue planning and preparing for the increased potential of flooding, mudslides and debris run-off. The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) urges residents living in areas prone to debris flow and mudslides to be...
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Thursday, Jan 12, 2017
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch and Flood advisory for the Santa Clarita Valley and recent burn areas across Los Angeles County. While the Flood Advisory is expected to be lifted around 2:15 p.m., the Flash Flood Watch will be in effect until about 9 p.m. Thursday night.
NWS...
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The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) crews are out in force keeping Los Angeles and Ventura counties freeways and ramps clear of debris, flooding and snow during this cold, winter storm event. Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol remind motorists to slow down, leave following...
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Friday, Jan 6, 2017
Moderate showers are expected to strike the Santa Clarita Valley this weekend, according to National Weather Service officials.
“We have a system moving down (Friday night) that will bring a 60 percent chance of rain (Saturday),” said National Weather Service official Ryan Kattel. “The mountains...
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Thursday, Jan 5, 2017
Because of the recent rainfall, the County Interim Health Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, is cautioning residents who are planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers. Bacteria, debris,...
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Wednesday, Dec 21, 2016
Showers are expected to roll through the Santa Clarita Valley over the rest of the week through the weekend, according to National Weather Service officials.
“Today should have some sprinkles, but showers are expected more widespread tonight,” said National Weather Service official Scott Sukup. “Thunderstorms...
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Thursday, Feb 18, 2016
Because of the recent rainfall, the County Interim Health Officer is cautioning residents who are planning to visit Los Angeles County beaches to be careful of swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters around discharging storm drains, creeks, and rivers.
Bacteria, debris, trash, and other public...
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