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1969 - Construction begins on Magic Mountain amusement park [story]
Magic Mountain under construction


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Porsche Denies Fault in Paul Walker Death
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015

German auto maker Porsche is disavowing culpability in the crash that claimed the lives of actor Paul Walker and driver Roger Rodas in Santa Clarita two years ago. “As we have said before, we are very sad whenever anyone is hurt in a Porsche vehicle, but we believe the authorities’ reports in this...

Paul Walker’s Daughter Sues Porsche Over Deadly Crash in Santa Clarita
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015

The 2005 Porsche Porsche Carrera GT prior to the crash. Photo: Always Evolving Nearly two years after the fiery crash in Santa Clarita, the daughter of the late Paul Walker is suing Porsche, claiming the car in which her father died lacked safety features needed for a racing car. A complaint was filed...

Porsche Attorneys Respond to Paul Walker, Roger Rodas Lawsuit
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015

The 2005 Porsche Porsche Carrera GT prior to the crash. Photos posted by Always Evolving. [KHTS] – Porsche attorneys are saying that the 2013 crash, that killed “Fast and the Furious” actor Paul Walker and his friend Roger Rodas, was caused by Rodas and not defects with the car, according to...

2 Furious: Paul Walker Family Sues Rodas Estate
Monday, Jan 5, 2015

Paul Walker – Roger Rodas [KHTS] – The family of Paul Walker is suing the estate of Roger Rodas for almost $2 million, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. Judge David Cunningham set a hearing date for Jan. 27, according to court records. The father of “Fast and the...

2 Accept Charges for Stealing Walker-Rodas Car Part
Wednesday, Aug 6, 2014

Jameson Witty / Instagram [KHTS] – Two defendants have pleaded no contest to stealing a vehicle part from the Porsche driven by Paul Walker in his fatal crash last November, officials said Wednesday. Anthony Edward Janow, 26, of Phoenix, pleaded no contest to a felony count of grand theft and a...

Porsche Sued Over Paul Walker Crash
Tuesday, May 13, 2014

[KHTS] – Design defects of a Porsche sports car caused the crash that killed actor Paul Walker, the widow of the car’s driver said in a lawsuit against the automaker, alleging negligence and wrongful death, among other claims. The 2005 Porsche Porsche Carrera GT prior to the crash. Photo...

LASD: Walker-Rodas Crash Blamed on Excessive Speed
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014

[KHTS] – Commander Mike Parker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the results of the investigation for the crash that killed actor Paul Walker and driver Roger Rodas in November. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s traffic collision experts have determined the vehicle was traveling...

Deputies Discuss Walker-Rodas Crash with Porsche Reps
Thursday, Jan 16, 2014

[KHTS] – Evidence in the fatal Paul Walker-Roger Rodas crash Nov. 30 was discussed in meetings between Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and Porsche officials this week, a crash investigator confirmed Thursday. The meetings took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a...

Coroner: Walker-Rodas Car Doing 100mph When It Crashed
Friday, Jan 3, 2014

The 2005 Porsche Porsche Carrera GT prior to the crash. Photo posted by Always Evolving. [KHTS] – The Porsche in a fatal crash that killed “Fast & Furious” movie star Paul Walker and driver Roger Rodas was traveling about 100 mph, according to a Coroner’s Office report. The...

Pair Pleads Not Guilty to Stealing Walker-Rodas Car Part

Jameson Witty / Instagram [KHTS] – Two men accused of stealing car parts from the fatal crash of “Fast and the Furious” star Paul Walker and Always Evolving CEO Roger Rodas pleaded not guilty Friday. Prosecutors filed criminal charges against two men accused of stealing the roof from the wrecked...

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1969 - Construction begins on Magic Mountain amusement park [story]
Magic Mountain under construction
1941 - Rose (stagecoach) Station at bottom of Grapevine dedicated as California Historical Landmark [story]
Rose Station marker
Brad Berens, former executive director of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center from 1991 to 2007, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in his sleep at home after a sudden illness.
Brad Berens, 74, Former Executive Director of the SCV Senior Center
1978 - Southern Pacific Saugus depot agency ends but continues as train order office; moves to Hart Park in 1980 [story]
Saugus depot
The winter edition of the city of Santa Clarita Seasons Magazine is now available to explore online.
Dec. 2: Registration Begins for Winter ‘Seasons’ Classes, Sports
The city of Santa Clarita invites teams to sign up for the Santa Clarita Valley 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football Turkey Bowl.
Nov. 22: 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football at Central Park
Visit the Santa Clarita History Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, for a photo session in front of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society's 125-year-old Mogul 1629 steam engine and help the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society raise money for restoration projects and programming.
Dec. 6: Santa Clarita History Center Inaugural ‘Polar Express Experience’
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host two upcoming family-friendly holiday events on Saturday, Nov. 22. The Walker Cabin Holiday Celebration will be held 4-5 p.m., followed by Movie Night at the Acorn Amphitheater, 5-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Placerita Canyon Walker Cabin Holiday Celebration, Movie Night
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita hosted a luncheon ceremony for "Our Community Salutes," honoring 50 post-high school military enlistees. the event honors all enlistees in all branches of the United States military.
Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita Hosts Ceremony for ‘Our Community Salutes’
A storm system is bringing rain to Los Angeles County through the weekend, and possibly into next week, with the potential for debris flows in recent burn scar areas. A Flood Watch is in effect from late Friday, Nov. 14 through the evening of Saturday, Nov. 15.
Residents in Recent Burn Areas Urged to Prepare, Stay Aware
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced a record of consistent excellence on the 2025 California School Dashboard, highlighting a year of dedicated effort across all schools to deliver on the district’s core purpose: ensuring every student is opportunity-ready.
Hart District’s New 2025 California Dashboard Results Show Excellence
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) and community members, including neighbors being made sick by the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, released a critical health study and CA Hot Landfill Map at a press conference on Thursday, Nov. 13, demonstrating the urgent need for strong updated methane regulations by the California Air Resources Board to prevent future landfill disasters.
Schiavo, Residents Release Chiquita Critical Health Study, CA Hot Landfill Map
The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibit, “Castaic Union School District Student Exhibition” on view now through Jan. 20 at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch.
Castaic Student Art Exhibit at Old Town Newhall Library
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies will be spreading holiday cheer and working to make this holiday season brighter for everyone, but they need your help.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Holds Annual Toy Drive
1935 - Voters approve $22,000 construction bond to build a bigger Saugus School. WPA kicked in another $17,181 [story]
Saugus School
Today in SCV History (Nov. 14)
Dr. Dianne Van Hook, the pioneering Chancellor who led College of the Canyons for 36 years, has filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Santa Clarita Community College District.
Van Hook Sues Santa Clarita Community College District
Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions ramp closures and connector impacts from Nov. 17-21 along Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass for paving and demolition work.
Nov.17-21: Caltrans Announces I-405 Lane Reductions in Sepulveda Pass
One of the most magical times of the year in Santa Clarita is when our community gathers in Old Town Newhall for the annual Light Up Main Street celebration.
Patsy Ayala | Lighting Up Main Street with Holiday Cheer
Despite Saturday’s forecast calling for up to two inches of rain, Light Up Main Street, presented by DrinkPak, will still illuminate Old Town Newhall from 4 – 8 p.m. Make sure to wear rain boots and bring an umbrella to enjoy the official kick off to the holiday season here in Santa Clarita.
Rain or Shine, Come to Light Up Main Street
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for its last Business After Hours Mixer of the year, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. hosted by Dignity Memorial.
Nov. 19: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at Dignity Memorial
The California Air Resources Board has announced that data from a specialized satellite has helped resolve 10 large methane leaks at oil and gas facilities across California since May. The leaks are detected by cutting edge sensors on the Tanager-1 satellite and tracked on a new CARB dashboard.
California’s Methane Satellite Helps Stop 10 Large Leaks
Pioneer Market Holiday Gift Shop will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31924 Crown Valley Road, Acton CA, 93510.
Nov.16: Acton Pioneer Market Holiday Gift Shop
The Santa Clarita Artists Association monthly meeting will be held Monday, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. at Northpark Clubhouse, a venue change from the Barnes & Noble Booksellers location.
Nov. 17: SCAA Features Demo by Impressionist Artist Sharon Weaver
The Hart District and Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry are partnering to offer a Food Drive 7-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, and Food Giveaway 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Nov. 16 at Placerita Junior High School.
Nov. 15-16: Hart District, SCV Food Pantry Pop-up Food Drive, Food Giveaway
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