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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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July 8: Enhance Your Landscape at SCV Water Gardening Class
Thursday, Jun 29, 2023

Does your landscape need a refresh? Get inspired with free classes offered by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. Your landscape has been established for a while, but you know that it needs some work to keep it looking good. Learn effective methods and techniques to manage and maintain your landscape...

Green Santa Clarita Urges Residents to Use Water Wisely
Friday, Jun 9, 2023

With an abundance of rainfall this winter, green hills and a flowing Santa Clara River, this may seem like the new normal in the Santa Clarita Valley with drought feeling like a distant memory. However, the importance of water conservation and the necessity to be effective advocates with our water will...

SCV Water Launches Sustainable Landscape Resource
Monday, Jun 5, 2023

The Santa Clarita Water Agency recently released its newest sustainable landscape resource, Garden Smarter. It is the place to start learning about how to make the move to water-wise landscaping and sustainable gardening practices. Topics range from drought-tolerant planting and tree care to food gardening,...

Kevin Strauss Named SCV Water Communications Manager
Monday, May 22, 2023

SCV Water has announced the hiring of Kevin Strauss as its next communications manager. Strauss comes from six years as communications specialist with the city of Santa Clarita. He will start his new position May 22, overlapping with Kathie Martin, communications manager since December 2017, who will...

SCV Water Offers Rain Barrel Rebate
Friday, May 5, 2023

Good news for rain barrel users. Are you a Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency account holder and did you purchase a rain barrel from the city of Santa Clarita’s Rain Barrel Purchase Program, or a third party, in the past six months? If yes, you can submit an online application for a rain barrel...

May 6: SCV Water’s Gardening Class Highlights Irrigation Systems
Monday, May 1, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will host a free virtual gardening workshop on Saturday, May 6, at 9 a.m. The SCV Water workshop Cap It or Convert It! Better Landscape Practices will teach homeowners to upgrade your irrigation system by matching your landscape with the types of irrigation your...

April 20: SCV Water Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting
Thursday, Apr 13, 2023

SCV Water Agency’s Public Outreach and Legislation Committee meeting will be held Thursday, April 20, at 5:30 p.m. You will find the meeting agenda, meeting materials, including handouts, recordings and recaps that may pertain to this meeting [here]. The public may participate either in-person,...

April 6: SCV Water Engineering, Operations Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 30, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold an Engineering and Operations Committee meeting Thursday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. See the link below to the meeting agenda packet information card. The Committee meetings of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency take place in-person. To participate, the general...

March 16: SCV Water Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting
Thursday, Mar 9, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold a Public Outreach and Legislation Committee meeting on Thursday, March 16 at 5:30 p.m. See the link below to the meeting agenda packet information card. The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Public Outreach and Legislation Committee is an in-person...

March 2: SCV Water Engineering, Operations Committee Meeting
Monday, Feb 27, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Board of Directors will now be meeting in-person for all Committee meetings. However, the public may participate either in person, by phone or virtually through Zoom Webinar, please see the information sheet attached to the agenda for further information. For your...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
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