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1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]
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Evacuations Underway for Westridge School Area
Tuesday, Dec 5, 2017

From the Facebook page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: Update as of 12:53 p.m. Evacuations for #RyeFire: Currently, the Sheriff’s Department is evacuating students from the Westridge School Area which include the following schools: -Westridge High School -Rancho Pico Middle...

City Issues Fire Alert; Road Closures, Evacuations in Effect

Update: (3:27 p.m.) As of 3:20 p.m., the Rye Fire has grown to 5,000 acres with 5 percent containment. Newhall Ranch Road westbound between Rye Canyon Road and Interstate 5 has reopened, but the eastbound side of the road is still closed. An evacuation center is being established by personnel from the...

Smoke Advisory Issued Due to Creek Fire

LOS ANGELES – According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, smoke from Creek Fire has caused poor air quality that affects all individuals in the areas of direct smoke impacts and unhealthy air quality will likely include portions of: East San Fernando Valley, West San Fernando Valley,...

Rye Fire at 5,000 Acres, 5% Containment

This is a breaking news story; more information will be added as it becomes available. Original post, 10:21 a.m.: Firefighters are responding to a 25 acre brush fire near the 25000 block of Rye Canyon. For complete story, click [HERE]. Update as of 3:15 p.m.: According to the LaCoFD Incident Commander...

Michael Hoefflin Foundation Seeking Toy Donations
Tuesday, Nov 28, 2017

The Michael Hoefflin Foundation (MHF), a local non-profit organization that assists children diagnosed with cancer and their families, is in need of toys for it’s annual Family Holiday Party. The Foundation is collecting new toys for ages 3-12. Toys can be donated at the MHF office Monday-Thursday...

LAPD Seeks Help in Locating Missing Hart Grad
Monday, Nov 27, 2017

Hart High School graduate has been missing for nearly two weeks, and LAPD investigators are asking anybody with information about her whereabouts to come forward. Read complete story [HERE].

Forward Progress on 2-Acre Castaic Brush Fire Stopped

Firefighters contained a 2-acre brush fire in Castaic Monday afternoon that threatened at least one structure. Read complete story [HERE].

Firefighters Extinguish Valencia House Fire
Monday, Nov 20, 2017

Firefighters put out a structure fire in Valencia that began burning a one-story home Sunday night. Read complete story [HERE].

Nov. 19: Inaugural “Mayor’s Family Hike”
Thursday, Nov 16, 2017

Santa Clarita Mayor Cameron Smyth will participate in the Santa Clarita Sierra Club’s first-ever “Mayor’s Family Hike” on Sunday, Nov. 19. The hike, which begins at 9:00 a.m., gives residents and community leaders the opportunity to discuss the challenge of balancing urban development with protecting...

Nov. 14: Santa Clarita City Council Special, Regular Meetings
Thursday, Nov 9, 2017

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special and regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14. Special Meeting will take place at 5:00 p.m. and Regular Meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. Both meetings will take place at City Hall in City Council Chambers on the 1st Floor, which is located at 23920 Valencia...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reports six SCV employers: Packform, HVA CEYLON, Simpson Labs, Scenario Communications, TLK Fusion and Vance Wealth, have been recognized as among the fastest-growing companies in the United States.
Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S.
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board
The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26.
Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage
Assembly Bill 2316 (Gabriel) that prohibits the use of six food dyes currently used in school meals has been passed by the California State Legislature.
Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation
1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]
Saugus
2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
Jake Kuredjian
College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip
The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position
As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons
Mike West | A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man
Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project
College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener
Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.
Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk
Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.
This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA
The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day
2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]
Hall-Quinones
Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.
2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80
The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.
Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group
As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally
College of the Canyons opened the 2024 campaign by competing in the annual Chuck Melendez Invitational held at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, with COC freshman Sahya Kitabatake earning medalist honors with an even par round.
Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors
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