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SCV NewsBreak for Friday, April 10, 2015
Friday, Apr 10, 2015

A shooting in Canyon Country Friday afternoon left one man injured and a woman in custody. One of three men found guilty of a Halloween murder that occurred back in 2011 was sentenced on Thursday. After months of freedom, a serial rapist may be going back to prison. The William S. Hart High School Districts...

Missing Tulare Woman’s Car Found In Sand Canyon
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015

Mary Joann Lyles [KHTS] – Sheriff’s Department officials are asking Santa Clarita residents for help in locating a missing woman from Tulare County, whose car was found in Sand Canyon, according to a nixle sent out on Tuesday. Mary Joann Lyles was reported missing by her family on Wednesday,...

Taxi Driver Charged with Hit-and-Run Due Back in Court
Friday, Apr 3, 2015

  [KHTS] – A taxi cab driver charged with killing a Santa Clarita man in an early morning New Year’s Day collision, and then leaving the scene, is due back in court later this month. Ronald Aviles, 56, of San Clemente, is charged with one felony count of hit and run causing the death of...

Students Alerted About Report Of Campus Assault at COC
Thursday, Apr 2, 2015

[KHTS]-College of the Canyons officials alerted students of a campus assault in an email blast Wednesday, two days after a student was allegedly attacked in a COC parking lot. “We are writing to make you aware of a serious incident that occurred on campus Monday night,” read the message from Mike...

Placerita Jr. High Notifies Parents After Man Approaches Young Girl

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are looking for a man suspected of attempting to lure a young girl into his car Wednesday afternoon. A 13-year-old girl told authorities she was waiting for a family member to pick her up near Placerita Junior High in Newhall at approximately 2:30 p.m.,...

Man Accused of Solicitation of a Minor Due Back in Court
Wednesday, Apr 1, 2015

[KHTS] – A Santa Clarita man accused accused of soliciting a 15-year-old girl for a sexual relationship is due back in court in three weeks. Michael Anthony Byrne, 23, of Canyon Country, faced five counts in November at his preliminary arraignment — meeting a minor for lewd behavior, two counts...

Coroner Releases Identity of Two Deaths
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2015

[KHTS] – Toxicology reports cleared up several outstanding questions regarding a pair of death investigations, and perhaps raised more likely to remain unanswered Tuesday. One involved a homeless man who was found dead in the Santa Clara River wash in Canyon Country back in December. The second...

Report: Charges Rejected Against Business Owner Due To ‘Inconsistencies’
Friday, Mar 27, 2015

[KHTS] – The deputy district attorney who reviewed the accusations against the owner of Tandoori Grill found “the allegations in the letter were not substantiated,” leading to the charges being dropped Thursday. The deputy district attorney presented the accusations against the owner of Tandoori...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Wednesday, Mar 25, 2015

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal crash that resulted in two deaths on Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. Santa Clarita Valley deputies arrested the owner of Tandoori Grill in Valencia on Monday for holding another man against his will and forcing him to work. Red Light...

Newhall Man Arrested For Human Trafficking Charge

Pardeep Kumar, 47, of Newhall [KHTS]– Santa Clarita Valley deputies arrested a restaurant owner for involuntary servitude and human trafficking charges, officials said. Pardeep Kumar, 47, of Newhall, was arrested for mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon, involuntary servitude and human trafficking,...

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The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs
California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’
Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
A three day SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp will be held Wednesday Jan.8 through Friday, Jan 10 at West Ranch High School.
Jan. 8-10: West Ranch SoCal Winter Break Lacrosse Camp
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