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1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
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SCV Sheriffs Need Public’s Help in Identifying Two Wanted for Questioning
Wednesday, Apr 26, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station needs the public’s help in identifying individuals wanted for questioning about a theft that occurred at a Magic Mountain Parkway business. Between February and April 2017, the individuals pictured, entered a local business in the 24100 block of Magic Mountain...

Officials Remind to Keep Pets Safe in Light of Stevenson Ranch Bear Sighting
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017

After a brown-colored black bear was sighted roaming a residential area in Stevenson Ranch this week, officials are reminding Santa Clarita Valley pet owners to keep their four-legged companions safe. Around 3 a.m. Wednesday, the bear passed through the backyards of several homes on Hardy Place near...

Suspect’s Vehicle from Canyon Country Car-to-Car Shooting Located
Tuesday, Apr 18, 2017

COBRA detectives located the vehicle used in a car-to-car shooting that happened in Canyon Country on March 27, 2017. On March 27, 2017, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 17000 block of Soledad Canyon Road, Canyon Country. In...

SCV Sheriffs Asking for Help in Identifying Person Wanted for Questioning
Thursday, Mar 30, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriffs are asking for the community’s help in identifying an individual wanted for questioning. On March 27, 2017, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the individual pictured, entered a local business in the 25400 block of The Old Road in the Santa Clarita Valley. The individual...

SCV Sheriff’s Station Captain Announces Final ‘Patrol’
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2017

Commander Roosevelt Johnson of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station announced at Tuesday’s City Council meeting that his last station “patrol” will be Saturday. For the full story, click [here].

March 10: SCV Eighth through Twelfth Graders to Dance the Night Away
Friday, Mar 3, 2017

The All Schools Dance, where SCV students grades eight through 12 only, will dance the night away at Six Flags Magic Mountain. This is the thirty-third year the dance has been put on, sponsored by the SCV Sheriff’s Station, SCV Sheriff’s Foundation, and Six Flags Magic Mountain. The dance...

Jan. 19: Enjoy Coffee with SCV Sheriff’s Deputies
Monday, Jan 9, 2017

All community members are invited to join Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies for coffee and conversation on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Starbucks located at 24802 Orchard Village Road, Santa Clarita. This will be the first “Coffee with a Cop”...

Community Responds to Dallas Shootings with Outpouring of Support for Law Enforcement
Friday, Jul 8, 2016

Credit: @SCVSheriff In response to sniper attacks on law enforcement in Dallas, Santa Clarita Valley residents showed their support for SCV Sheriff’s on Friday by delivering flowers, baked goods, and notes of support. At several points Friday, there was a line of supporters at the station, bearing...

Woman Gets Three Years Probation for Animal Cruelty
Wednesday, Mar 2, 2016

A Canyon Country woman was sentenced Wednesday after being found in possession of a cat with its limbs bound with electrical tape in January. Read the full story: http://www.hometownstation.com/santa-clarita-news/crime/court/canyon-country-woman-sentenced-for-animal-cruelty-167676

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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
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
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
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 Clartia Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Awards + Installation 2026 will be hosted this year at California Institute of the Arts on Friday, Feb. 13.
Chamber Opens Nominations for SCV Business Choice Awards
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