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Fourth Wildfire Ignites in Southern California; Thousands Ordered to Flee
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017

By Nathan Solis, Courthouse News LOS ANGELES (CN) – A fourth wildfire broke out in Southern California overnight Wednesday, closing a portion of the 405 Freeway in the ritzy neighborhood of Bel Air and forcing residents from their homes. The Skirball Fire flared up early Wednesday morning at 4:52 a.m.,...

Air Quality Unhealthy Due to Smoke from Creek Fire, Skirball Fire

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, smoke from the Creek Fire and Skirball Fire has caused poor air quality that affects all individuals in the areas of direct smoke impacts, and unhealthy air quality will likely include portions of: * East San Fernando Valley * West San Fernando...

CalArts Assessing Fire Situation; Remains Open
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017

Updates from CalArts: 4:39 p.m. Campus Safety and Facilities teams are currently monitoring the Southern California fire situation, and the CalArts campus remains open. Students should check with your instructors on the status of individual classes scheduled for this evening. School of Theater productions...

Supes Ratify Proclamation of Local Emergency in Light of Rye, Creek Fires

LOS ANGELES COUNTY — In response to the devastating Creek and Rye fires that have burned over 11,000 acres, impacting the City of Los Angeles and unincorporated county areas, a motion by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Sheila Kuehl was unanimously approved to ratify the proclamation of a local emergency...

Evacuations Underway for Westridge School Area

From the Facebook page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: Update as of 12:53 p.m. Evacuations for #RyeFire: Currently, the Sheriff’s Department is evacuating students from the Westridge School Area which include the following schools: -Westridge High School -Rancho Pico Middle...

City Issues Fire Alert; Road Closures, Evacuations in Effect

Update: (3:27 p.m.) As of 3:20 p.m., the Rye Fire has grown to 5,000 acres with 5 percent containment. Newhall Ranch Road westbound between Rye Canyon Road and Interstate 5 has reopened, but the eastbound side of the road is still closed. An evacuation center is being established by personnel from the...

Nearly 1,500 Santa Claritans Affected by Power Outage

Over 1,450 residents across Santa Clarita are without power due to electrical failures caused by the Rye Fire, which has burned at least 1,000 acres near Valencia and Saugus. For complete story, click [HERE].

Rye Fire at 5,000 Acres, 5% Containment

This is a breaking news story; more information will be added as it becomes available. Original post, 10:21 a.m.: Firefighters are responding to a 25 acre brush fire near the 25000 block of Rye Canyon. For complete story, click [HERE]. Update as of 3:15 p.m.: According to the LaCoFD Incident Commander...

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1978 - Concert scene for "KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park" filmed at Magic Mountain [story]
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College of the Canyons baseball saw eight players recognized with All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division honors. 
Eight COC Baseball Players Named to All-WSC Team
College of the Canyons softball was represented with four selections to the 2024 All-Western State Conference (WSC), South Division Team. 
Four Lady Cougs Earn All-WSC Softball Honors
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission is holding its regular meeting in City Hall's Council Chambers Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m.
May 21: Planning Commission Continues Town Center Public Hearings
The city of Santa Clarita’s Communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO) for their outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events, branding and social media presence in 2023.
City Earns State Communications, Outreach Awards
The Memorial Torch Relay Run was established in 1975 to honor the memory of the brave and dedicated peace officers in Los Angeles County who sacrificed their lives in the performance of their duties.
LASD Torch Relay Honors Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Fallen Heroes
Join ARTree Community Arts Center in building a cleaner, greener community by creating a mural made from thousands of recycled bottle caps!
June 1: ARTree Community Arts Center Bottle Cap Mural Project
The California Association of Public Information Officials recognized Kevin Strauss, Communications Manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency with one of CAPIO's highest honors - the 2024 Communicator of the Year - during the 2024 awards dinner on May 14 in Indian Wells.
SCV Water’s Kevin Strauss Named CAPIO’s Communicator of the Year
Santa Clarita-based Lief Labs, a premier formulation and product development innovator and manufacturer of dietary supplements, is pleased to announced that the company's Lief Cares Donation Program donated 400 jars of Lief Cares Protein Powder nutritional supplements to the Valley Oasis Shelter, which provides services to men, women and children of all ages who are survivors of domestic violence.
Lief Labs’ Nonprofit Program Donates to Domestic Violence Survivors
Get ready Santa Clarita for an unforgettable morning of shopping, entertainment and support!
June 8: Saugus High School Music Program Rummage, Bake Sale
College of the Canyons football student-athlete Joshua Clark knows a thing or two about stepping up.
COC Grad Steps Up After Redshirt Year
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center is excited to host its second annual Cornhole Tournament Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lucky Luke Brewery.
May 18: Cornhole Tourney Benefiting Samuel Dixon Health Center
Palmdale Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help locating at-risk, missing juvenile, Brianna Covert.
LASD Seeking Help Locating At-Risk, Missing Agua Dulce Teen
The California Department of Transportation has scheduled lane closures on the northbound and southbound State Route 14 between Technology Drive in Palmdale and Avenue A in Lancaster, closing up to three lanes.
Caltrans Announces SR-14 Lane Closures
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is closely monitoring the ongoing multi-state outbreak of ­­H5N1 bird flu in wild birds, poultry and U.S. dairy cows.
L.A. County Monitoring Nationwide Bird Flu Outbreak
The California Department of Motor Vehicles now offers an improved online customer experience that is faster, easier and can be personalized.
DMV Simplifies Online Customer Services
1993 - Dale Poe, 61, developer of Stevenson Ranch, killed in car crash [story]
Stevenson Ranch fountain
The annual Summer Reading Program is back at the Santa Clarita Public Library. This year's theme is "Read, Renew, Repeat." During the seven-week summer program, residents are encouraged to read a variety of books and/or participate in crafts or activities.
Santa Clarita Summer Library Reading Program Seeks Volunteers
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled to Los Angeles International airport while infectious on May 9.
Public Health Confirms Measles Case in Los Angeles County
Mission Opera is looking for volunteers for front of the house at the performances of the "Merry Widow: Madonna" June 6-8.
Ushers Needed for Mission Opera’s ‘Merry Widow: Madonna’
The Old West Masonic Lodge #813 19310 Avenue of The Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 will host dinner and meeting for those interested in learning about freemasonry and the history of the lodge.
June 4: Old West Masonic Lodge #813 Dinner Meeting
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, under the direction of Musical Director Allan Robert Petker, will present "Seasons of Song" on Saturday, June 1 at 7 p.m.
June 1: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Seasons of Song’
Online registration will begin May 21-22 for classes offered by the city of Santa Clarita Parks and Recreation Department.
May 21-22: Registration for City Seasons Summer Programs Begins
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