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1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
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Center for Missing, Exploited Children Reported Saugus Man Accused of Possessing Child Pornography
Tuesday, Jun 29, 2021

A Saugus man arrested on suspicion of possessing obscene matter depicting a minor was reportedly discovered after a national organization specializing in these types of crimes reported his alleged internet activity to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The LASD Human Trafficking Bureau...

Surveillance Videos Credited with Catching Saugus Burglary Suspect
Saturday, Apr 4, 2020

Detectives are thanking Santa Clarita residents’ surveillance cameras with helping them catch a burglary suspect. The incident happened on Friday afternoon, March 13, in a Saugus neighborhood off Seco Canyon Road. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station was alerted to a burglary in progress...

Three Male Suspects Sought in Saugus Burglary
Thursday, Jul 25, 2019

During the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13, 2019, three male suspects burglarized a business in the 22500 block of Soledad Canyon Road, Saugus. Two of the suspects are believed to be Hispanic, and the third suspect, Caucasian. The suspects left the scene in a mid to late 1990’s Dodge Ram truck,...

Deputies Seeking Additional Victims of Vehicle Fuel Theft Suspect
Thursday, Dec 27, 2018

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies recently arrested a Saugus man who authorities later discovered is also allegedly responsible for vehicle fuel thefts in the industrial areas of Valencia. The following is from the social media account of the SCV Sheriff’s Station: Michael Pletz, 49,...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Petty Theft in Saugus
Thursday, Nov 8, 2018

Here is the Saugus (Zone 4) Public Safety and Crime Information Report for the Week of Oct. 22 – Oct. 28, 2018: 10/26/18   Burglary (vehicle) – 27000 block Catala Avenue Suspect(s) somehow broke into the victim’s locked vehicle between 12 a.m – 12:30 a.m. and stole the vehicle’s registration...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Grand Theft in Saugus
Thursday, Sep 6, 2018

Here is the Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Saugus (Zone 4) for the week of Aug. 27th – Sept. 2nd: 8/27/18 Burglary (Commercial) – 25600 Bouquet Canyon Road Three suspects entered a business and stole several grocery items. Suspect were seen leaving the store in a white vehicle 8/27/18 Burglary...

Crime Blotter: Petty Theft, Grand Theft Auto, Burglary in Saugus
Thursday, Aug 23, 2018

Here is the Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Saugus (Zone 4) for the week of Aug. 13 – Aug. 19: 8/10/18 Petty theft – 21800 Chisholm Place The victim reported her debit card was stolen and used for purchases at a local business. 8/10/18 Petty Theft / Vandalism – 21900...

Crime Blotter: Grand Theft Auto, Assault with Deadly Weapon in Saugus
Thursday, Apr 19, 2018

Here is the Saugus (Zone 4) Public Safety and Crime Information Report for the week of April 9 – 15: 04/09/18 Grand Theft Auto – 29800 Block of Bouquet Canyon Road Unknown suspect(s) stole a 2006 Carson trailer. 04/09/18 Grand Theft Auto – 20400 block of Alaminos Drive The suspect stole a...

Saugus Man Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse of Family Members
Thursday, Mar 15, 2018

A Saugus man pleaded not guilty in court Wednesday after being ordered to stand trial for lewd acts upon a child, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Jonathan Blake Heely, 58, was held to answer on Feb. 28 for three felony counts of lewd act upon a child and one misdemeanor...

Crime Blotter: Vehicle Burglary, Robbery, Grand Theft in Saugus
Thursday, Mar 1, 2018

Here is the Saugus (Zone 4) Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Report for 02/12/18 -02/18/18: 02/15/18 Vehicle Burglary – Milestone/Incline Lane During late night hours, an alert citizen saw people breaking into a car parked on her street. The informant called the Sheriff’s station...

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
The Acton/Agua Dulce Arts Council has announced a call for entries for "Creature Feature," a juried art exhibition, with a theme of any living creature.
Entries Needed for ‘Creature Feature’ Art Show
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