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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail


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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...

LATEST TWEETS
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The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 28.
Dec. 24-28: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
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]
map
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
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