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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Newhall Liquor Store Robbed, SCVTV Channel 20 Interrupted
Thursday, Jan 31, 2019

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s station are investigating a break-in at a Newhall liquor store Thursday morning. In addition to the break-in, broadcast cable wires for a neighboring community access television station were cut. Jarnail Singh, owner of Dooly’s Liquor &...

Crime Blotter: Commercial Burglary, Grand Theft, Robbery in Newhall

Here is the Newhall Crime Prevention & Public Safety Report for Jan. 14 – Jan 27, 2019: 01/15/19 Commercial Burglary – 22000 block Placerita Cyn Road Person(s) unknown forced entry into the location and stole items. 01/15/19 Grand Theft – Newhall Avenue/ 16th Street Person(s) unknown...

Santa Clarita Crime Rate Drops to Lowest in City’s History
Thursday, Jan 24, 2019

Crime rates are the lowest on record in Santa Clarita history, thanks to the hard work of deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. According to the numbers, part one crimes – which include homicide, rape, robbery, burglary and arson – have been reduced by 20% from 2017...

Detectives Seek Public’s Help in Shooting Investigation
Thursday, Dec 27, 2018

On Wednesday, around 9:37 p.m., Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after receiving a call that gunshot victims had been transported to the hospital by a private vehicle. Upon arrival, deputies learned that there were three gunshot victims, one...

Deputies Seeking Additional Victims of Vehicle Fuel Theft Suspect

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: Vandalism, Grand Theft Auto, Burglary in Newhall
Tuesday, Dec 4, 2018

Here is the Newhall (Zone 6) Public Safety and Crime Information Report for Oct. 29, – Nov. 11, 2018: 10/29/18 Vandalism, Petty Theft: Newhall Avenue / Sierra Highway Person(s) unknown punched a hole in the gas tank of the victim’s vehicle and stole an unknown amount of gasoline. Total loss...

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

Here is the Valencia (Zone 5) Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of Nov. 19 – Nov. 25, 2018: 11/19/18, Monday Petty Theft: 28000 block of Avenue Crocker An unknown suspect siphoned gas from two vehicles near the location. 11/20/18, Tuesday Grand Theft Auto: 27000 block...

Crime Blotter: Attempted Robbery, Grand Theft, Arson in Newhall
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2018

Here is the Newhall (Zone 6) Crime Information and Public Safety Report for the week of Oct. 22, – Oct. 28, 2018: Monday, 10-22-18 Attempt Robbery – 23700 block Lyons Avenue The suspect approached the victim and demanded the victim’s money. The suspect was arrested by responding deputies. Tuesday,...

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 Stevenson Ranch
Tuesday, Oct 30, 2018

Here is the Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3) Public Safety Report for the week of Oct. 15 – Oct. 21: 10/20/18 Burglary: 25100 block Steinbeck Avenue A male adult pried open the victim’s garage door and began rummaging through its contents. The victim confronted the suspect and detained him until deputies...

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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]
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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
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
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