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1955 - Actor James Dean, 24, drives through Castaic Junction en route to his final resting place [watch]
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Man Allegedly Tries to Kill Ex-Girlfriend by Setting Her on Fire
Monday, Jan 22, 2018

A Castaic man was charged with attempted murder and assault for allegedly trying to set his ex-girlfriend on fire in a domestic violence incident in Saugus on Friday, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials said. Ryan Wesley, age 35, has been charged with attempted murder and assault,...

4 Alleged Credit Card Thieves Arrested on Multiple Charges

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies caught and arrested two men and two women from Bakersfield allegedly using credit cards stolen in Santa Clarita to purchase items at a Centre Pointe business. Here’s the story from the station’s official social media: Four suspects from...

Man Booked for Alleged Theft, Forgery in Stevenson Ranch

A 38-year-old man was arrested on charges including theft and forgery in Stevenson Ranch early Thursday morning. Here’s the story from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s official social media, posted Friday night: Our deputies were proactively patrolling business parking lots...

Crime Blotter: Theft, Grand Theft Auto in Castaic-Val Verde

Here is the Castaic/Val Verde (Zone 2) public safety and crime information report from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station for the week of January 1, 2018: 1/02/18 Grand Theft – 31000 block of Castaic Road The victim reported a toolbox filled with tools was stolen from his work truck...

SCV Deputies’ Pedestrian, Bike Safety Push Nets 69 Citations
Friday, Jan 19, 2018

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies were out in force stepping up enforcement of pedestrian and bicycle safety laws and issued 69 citations to drivers Wednesday, but none to pedestrians. Here’s the story from the station’s official social media: Would you like to know...

Deputies Check Businesses After Hours, Arrest 2 on Drug Charges
Wednesday, Jan 17, 2018

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies checking on businesses after hours arrested two people on drug charges in separate incidents in Canyon Country on Monday and Newhall on Tuesday. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: In efforts to prevent commercial burglaries,...

Man Arrested After Alleged Walmart Burglary, Library Vandalism
Monday, Jan 15, 2018

A man arrested for allegedly burglarizing a Walmart Monday morning posted bail, then was soon arrested again for allegedly vandalizing the Valencia Library, according to officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “It appears that the suspect earlier in the day had committed...

Deputies Spot Illegal Encampment, Arrest Man on Warrant, Drug Charges

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station spotted an illegal encampment in a Canyon Country wash Thursday morning and arrested a man on drug charges and an outstanding warrant, according to a post Sunday on the station’s social media. Here’s the story: Deputies were checking...

Suspect Sought in Alleged Sexual Assault at Saugus Park

Special Victims Bureau detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are looking for a suspect in an alleged sexual assault in a public restroom in Saugus Friday afternoon. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: On Friday, patrol deputies responded to Saugus...

Weekend Update: SCV Deputies Arrest 2 for DUI

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested two local men for driving under the influence in separate early-morning incidents over the weekend, according to a post on the station’s social media late Sunday afternoon. Here’s the story: Our patrol deputies continue to arrest...

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1955 - Actor James Dean, 24, drives through Castaic Junction en route to his final resting place [watch]
James Dean
1969 - College of the Canyons opens with first class of students in temporary quarters at Hart High School [story]
COC
1987 - Slender-horned spineflower listed in Federal Register as endangered species [story] Slender-horned spineflower
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to officially designate “Old Glory” a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark.
Supes Vote to Officially Make ‘Old Glory’ Historic Landmark
After exhausting other identification methods, Antelope Valley Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Lancaster, California is seeking the media and public’s help in identifying family for a male patient who has been hospitalized since Sept. 5.
AV Medical Center Asks Public’s Help in Identifying Patient
Staff, students, and families from Opportunities for Learning Public Charter High School’s Santa Clarita and Canyon Country campuses recently participated in the 10th annual Be the Light night run in Valencia.
Opportunities for Learning Staff, Students, Support Be the Light Run
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers
Oct. 1: Santa Clarita Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
SCV Water Earns Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Caltrans will close lanes overnight on Interstate 405 near the Interstate 5 interchange the nights of Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4 for slope and drainage repair.
Oct. 3-4: Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for I-405 at I-5
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced three bills in her legislative package have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
‘Click to Cancel,’ Foreclosure Protection Bills Signed by Governor
The California Department of Transportation advises motorists that Southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to only one or two lanes in northern Los Angeles County between Vista Del Lago Road and Templin Highway beginning Sunday night, Sept. 29, through Friday morning, Oct. 4.
Sept. 29-Oct. 4: SB I-5 Lanes Closed, Vista Del Lago-Templin Hwy
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the Nov. 5 General Election has started.
County Mailing Sample Ballot Books for General Election
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a man last seen in Saugus.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Saugus Man
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus for the 2024 mosquito season in Los Angeles County.
First West Nile Virus Death of 2024 Reported in SFV
2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [story]
Don Mullally
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Jon Carrino as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
Hart District Names Jon Carrino to New Post
NAACP Santa Clarita will hold the Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball, a fundraising Gala at California Institute of the Arts.
Oct. 4: CalArts Presents NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball
On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding
Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’
Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery
One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.
Marsha McLean| David March Park is Expanding
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