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Saugus Probationer Arrested for Drug Possession
Friday, Nov 17, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Narcotics Bureau deputies arrested a Saugus probationer on drug and probation violation charges Thursday morning, according to officials. Deputies checked in on a probationer residing in the 20600 block of Calhaven Dr. and located methamphetamine and narcotics...

Crime Blotter: Multiple Vehicle Burglaries in Newhall
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2017

Here’s a roundup of crimes in Newhall (Zone 6) reported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station during the time period of October 30-November 5, 2017: 11/01/17, Wednesday Vehicle burglary – 24300 Newhall Ave., Newhall Person(s) unknown forced entry into the victim’s vehicle and...

2 Women Arrested on Warrants, Drug Charges in Canyon Country
Monday, Nov 13, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested two women on Carl Boyer Drive Monday, one for outstanding arrest warrants and the other for possession of methamphetamine, according to officials. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: Today around noon, two deputies...

K-9 Cops Catch Canyon Country Suspect

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a man on drug charges in Canyon Country Friday night, with the help of a couple new four-legged colleagues. Here’s the story from the station’s social media: Added to the patrol force Friday night — Deputy Jack, an 8-year-old...

Drivers Cited for Excessive Speed; Officials Urge Locals to Slow Down
Wednesday, Nov 8, 2017

Motorcycle deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station cited two drivers for excessive speed on Newhall Ranch Road and Soledad Canyon Road Tuesday, according to a social media post by Shirley Miller, the station’s public information officer. One motorist driving a Corvette was...

Surveillance Video Leads to Arrest of Burglary Suspect
Monday, Nov 6, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies recognized a man from surveillance tapes recorded at previous crime scenes and arrested him Saturday as a suspect in a Canyon Country burglary. Christian Pacheco, 23, was arrested after deputies patrolling near Mandan Street “spotted a man they...

SCV Serial Burglary Suspect Arrested; Bail Set at $1 Million
Thursday, Nov 2, 2017

From the Facebook page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: Detectives at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station positively identified a suspect in a series of residential burglaries of unlocked or unsecured homes that have occurred throughout the SCV within the last month. Detectives...

Missing Man Found, Taken to Hospital for Evaluation
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017

A man reported missing and possibly suicidal by family members in the Friendly Valley area of Newhall this morning was found by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies and taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for evaluation, officials said. “A family member had indicated he was possibly...

Deputies Nab Burglary Suspect
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

From the Facebook page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: On Monday, deputies responded to a residence in Newhall regarding a burglary that had occurred. Based on information provided, deputies recognized the suspect as being an individual that they had prior encounters with. The suspect...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Grand Theft Auto, Vehicle Burglaries in Valencia

Here is the Valencia (Zone 5) Public Safety Report for 10/09/17 through 10/21/17: 10/09/17, Monday Burglary- 24000 block of Mira Vista Street Person(s) unknown entered residence and stole bag containing jeans. 10/10/17, Tuesday Petty theft- 24000 block of Magic Mountain Parkway Victim’s credit cards...

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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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