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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery


NIGHTLY TV NEWS
SCV NewsBreak for Monday, June 3, 2013
Monday, Jun 3, 2013

In this episode: Firefighters have reached 60 percent containment during the fifth day of the $2.5 million Powerhouse Fire; Federal dollars are on their way to reimburse firefighting expenses. Also: An alert citizen and quick-responding deputies teamed up to make a felony arrest after tracking down a...

Knight Requests 4-Year Extension for Santa Clarita to Meet Chloride Limits
Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Sen. Steve Knight, R-Palmdale, on SCVTV’s “Newsmaker of the Week” show. Sen. Steve Knight, R-Antelope Valley, has sent a letter to the Regional Water Quality Control Board asking for the Compliance and Interim Limits deadline to be extended to September of 2019. This issue has a long...

First of Four Chloride Meetings Tonight in Castaic
Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Sanitation District officials will host an information meeting tonight in Castaic to discuss chloride levels with residents. The purpose is to get the information out there to help ratepayers decide on what action, if any, they’d like to take to address the state’s demand on the chloride limit, said...

Council Balks at Chloride Plans
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2013

Facing fines that eventually could amount to billions of dollars, Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District released an analysis Wednesday on plans for making sure our water meets a state mandated chloride limit. DOWNLOAD THE FULL E.I.R. [HERE]. However, the nature of that limit was roundly debated at...

SCV San District Looking at Chloride Solution
Monday, Apr 22, 2013

Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District officials are preparing for the second phase of a massive public outreach campaign to solicit input for water-treatment options in the Santa Clarita Valley. Local Sanitation District officials have authorized more than $800,000 to help get the word out about the...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, March 14, 2013
Thursday, Mar 14, 2013

In this episode: The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District has reached a settlement with the state but SCV residents are still going to have to pay; A toddler is in stable condition, but under evaluation at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles after falling down a flight of stairs in Canyon Country...

SCV San District Settles Chloride Fine for $225,000

The Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District has reached a settlement with the state of California over the city’s alleged failure to meet a deadline to comply with the valley’s wastewater chloride levels as set by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. The settlement reduces the original proposed...

Chloride Wars: Sanitation District Responds to Threat of $280K Fine
Thursday, Dec 27, 2012

Note: The deadline for filing comments on the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s administrative complaint against the SCV Sanitation District for failing to file timely environmental documents relating to the construction of a $250-million-plus treatment plant was Dec. 26. The treatment facility,...

Special Council Meeting Thursday on Chloride Fine
Wednesday, Dec 19, 2012

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold an unusual Thursday afternoon meeting for the sole purpose of discussing a regional agency’s threat to levy a $280,250 fine that would have to be paid by Santa Clarita Valley homeowners. Last month the L.A. County Regional Water Quality Control Board notified...

Thursday, Nov 29, 2012

The Los Angeles County Regional Water Quality Control Board has notified the SCV Sanitation District of its intent to levy a $280,250 fine for the district’s failure to file timely reports related to a future chloride treatment plant. The Regional Board – one of nine in the state, whose members...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
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 in 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]
headline
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
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