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Construction Worker Rescued from Hole
Thursday, Jan 29, 2015

Photo: LASD Los Angeles County Fire and Sheriff’s Station deputies were on scene Thursday to rescue a worker who was partially buried during a construction accident in the 25800 block of Industry Circle in the Valencia Commerce Center. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies received...

Deputy Saves Three in Pyramid Lake Boating Incident
Monday, Mar 31, 2014

[News Release] – On Sunday at Pyramid Lake, the observant actions of a Parks Bureau Marine Patrol Deputy potentially saved the lives of a five-year-old child, his father and another adult. The deputy was patrolling Pyramid Lake when he saw three people on a kayak in the main channel struggling...

Horse Airlifted Out of Ravine, Local Vet Helps
Wednesday, Mar 19, 2014

Dr. Rachael Sachar of the mobile Twin Oaks Equine Veterinary Services often makes house calls, but it’s not often that a call will take her to a ravine in the Angeles National Forest. The local veterinarian was asked by the Los Angeles County Fire Department on Friday to assist in rescuing a horse...

Stranded Hiker Airlifted Out of Placerita (Video)
Thursday, Sep 19, 2013

[KHTS] – Local Los Angeles County Fire personnel responded to Placerita Canyon Nature Center Thursday morning to rescue a stranded hiker near the Walker Ranch trailhead. Hikers heard him “faintly yelling,” and called 911, according to Stephanie English, spokeswoman with L.A. County Fire. The...

Monday, Aug 5, 2013

An 8-year-old Castaic boy has died, four days after being pulled from a washing machine that was full of water. The boy, who was not identified, was found by his parents in a washing machine at their residence, located in the 30500 block of Pansy Court, Castaic on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The victim’s...

Unconscious Castaic Boy Saved After Washing Machine Episode
Thursday, Aug 1, 2013

File photo Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery of an eight year-old boy found by his parents, unresponsive in a washing machine at their residence, located in the 30500 block of Pansy Court,...

County Fire to Lead Multi-Agency Rescue Exercise in Angeles Forest
Thursday, Apr 25, 2013

Los Angeles County firefighters are scheduled to lead a multi-agency “over the side” high-angle technical rescue exercise off of Angeles Crest Highway in the Angeles National Forest on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The forest’s extremely steep terrain has been the location of a large number of technical...

Hikers Rescued from Steep Terrain in Placerita Canyon
Saturday, Mar 23, 2013

Kevin Roberts called Santa Clarita Valley Station at 7:39 p.m. Friday to report himself stuck on the face of a rock on the Los Pinetos Hiking Trail. He also stated he has become separated from his girlfriend, who he believed to be lost in the area, as well. Roberts was able to contact Santa Clarita Valley...

Sunday, Sep 30, 2012

A man was reportedly taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital after falling from a water slide at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Sunday afternoon. His condition is not known at this time. Six Flags issued the following statement regarding the incident: “At approximately 4:15 p.m., a 19-year-old...

Urban Search, Rescue Team Hones Skills in Castaic
Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Los Angeles County Firefighters put their response skills to the test this weekend during a 48-hour search and rescue exercise in Castaic. The California Task Force 2 Urban Search and Rescue Team was being evaluated for reclassification as an international deployment Search and Rescue Team at the Del...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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