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1957 - Newhall County Library dedicated on Ninth Street; replaced by City of Santa Clarita's Old Town Newhall Library in 2012 [story]
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Crime Blotter: Theft and Burglary in Stevenson Ranch
Tuesday, Dec 27, 2016

Stevenson Ranch: Zone 3, Public Safety Report for the week of 12/19/16 to 12/25/16. 12/20/16 Petty Theft – 25300 The Old Road Person(s) unknown stole the front and rear left side rims and tires from the victim’s vehicle. 12/19/16 Petty Theft – 25700 Perlman Place Person(s) unknown stole...

Crime Blotter: Arson, Grand Theft in Newhall

Newhall: Zone 6 – Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 12/19/16 to 12/25/16 The following crimes are currently being investigated by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station detectives: 12/23/16 Grand Theft – 23600 Newhall Ave., Newhall. Person(s) unknown stole the victim’s...

Crime Blotter: Stabbing in Saugus

Saugus Zone 4, Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 12/16/16 – 12/25/16. 12/27/16 Assault with a Deadly Weapon – Seco Canyon Road/Ash Creek Road A male adult was running on Seco Canyon Road near Santa Clarita Park, when an unknown male suspect stabbed the victim once in...

Two Detained in Jakes Way Shooting
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016

A man and woman are being detained after a man was found shot in an alleyway near Palo Verde Drive in Canyon Country, officials said. The incident marks the second shooting for the Jakes Way area in Canyon Country in two days, amid reports from residents that deputies have increased their presence in...

City Employee Sentenced to 4 Years for Embezzlement
Monday, Nov 28, 2016

David Rubira A former assistant engineer for the City of Santa Clarita pleaded no contest today to embezzling more than $533,000 and was sentenced to four years in state prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. David Rubira, 40, pleaded no contest to one felony count...

Grocer Nabs Robbery Suspects at Valencia Store
Friday, Oct 28, 2016

A proactive grocer helped deputies nab four robbery suspects this week at the Ralph’s in Granary Square in Valencia. While deputies were responding, one of the store’s employees also called and notified the other Ralph’s stores in the area, with a description of the four suspects, as they were...

$6.2 Mil. Grow Operation Busted in Canyon Country
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016

On Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at approximately 8 a.m., narcotics investigators assigned to the Marijuana Dispensary Task Force of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) served a search warrant at a strip mall located in the 27000 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country. Through a citizen...

Stevenson Ranch Bank Robbers Dubbed ‘Palm Tree Bandits’ Sought by FBI
Thursday, Oct 13, 2016

Two suspects are still being sought by FBI and Santa Clarita Valley detectives for a brazen mid-day Stevenson Ranch bank robbery, officials said Thursday. FBI officials, working with Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigators, suspect the two men who robbed the California Bank and Trust...

Man Pleads to Child Molesting; Gets 45 Days
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016

File Photo A man who was arrested at the Valencia library on suspicion of annoying or molesting a teenage girl last month pleaded no contest in court on Tuesday and was sentenced to 45 days in county jail. Christopher Cline, 25, of Canyon Country pleaded no contest to one count of child molesting, said Ricardo...

Saugus Man Charged with Murder of his Mother
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016

A 24-year-old man was charged today with the fatal stabbing of his mother at their Saugus home, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. Jesse Lucatero faces one count of murder with a knife. The defendant is charged with fatally stabbing his mother María Acevedo, 56, at their...

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As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, the Los County Department of Animal Care and Control reminds pet owners of the importance of keeping furry companions warm and safe.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Keep Pets Warm During Cold Weather
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously voted to clear the way for the Entrada South/Valencia Commerce Center development project, one of the largest proposals to come before the board in recent years.
Supes Vote to Approve 1,500+ Housing Units for Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department hosted its 175th Anniversary Celebration at the historic Biscailuz Center Training Academy on Monday, Nov. 17.
LASD Celebrates 175th Anniversary at Biscailuz Center Training Academy
SCV Water is asking customers to pause all outdoor water use from Dec. 14-22, while scheduled maintenance at Castaic Lake temporarily limits the agency’s imported water supply.
Dec. 14-22: SCV Water Urges Customers to Pause Outdoor Water Use
College of the Canyons women's soccer finished the regular season as co-champions of the Western State Conference, South Division and is headed to the postseason for a 14th consecutive season under head coach Justin Lundin.
Canyons Claims Conference Title, Headed Back to Postseason
College of the Canyons freshman Lili Martinez scored a game-high 23 points to help push past visiting San Bernardino Valley College 72-60 at the Cougar Cage on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Cougs Push Past San Bernardino Valley 72-60
College of the Canyons men's basketball lost in heartbreaking fashion as visiting Chaffey College was able to beat the buzzer in a tight 82-81 final score at Lee Smelser Court on Saturday night, Nov. 15.
Canyons Loses Last Second 82-81 to Chaffey College
The Master's University women's volleyball team has been named the No. 14 seed and will host the Texas A&M-Texarkana Eagles Saturday, Nov. 22 at 6 p.m. in the Opening Round of the NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship.
TMU Volleyball to Host Texas A&M-Texarkana in Championship Opening Round
The Master's University women's basketball team put on an impressive offensive showing against University of Alasaka Fairbanks on Sunday, Nov. 16 in the final game of the Northstar Classic, winning by a score of 104-72.
Lady Mustangs Basketball Rolls Over Alaska Fairbanks
1957 - Newhall County Library dedicated on Ninth Street; replaced by City of Santa Clarita's Old Town Newhall Library in 2012 [story]
Newhall Library
The Board of Trustees of the William S. Hart Union School District will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. Among items on the meeting agenda is the appointment of a Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction.
Nov. 19: Hart Board to Appoint Director of Facilities, Planning, Construction
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: SUSD to Discuss Draft Recommendations from Behavior Council
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Nov. 18: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
The California Department of Public Health, in an effort to assist Californians seeking help and support in response to the nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has opened a public-facing hotline for concerned parents and caregivers with questions about infant botulism. The public can reach CDPH directly toll-free at 1-833-398-2022.
Public Health Launches Public Hotline to Answer Questions on Infant Botulism
The Master's University women's volleyball team won its second GSAC tournament title in a row on Saturday, Nov. 15 over Ottawa University of Arizona.
Lady Mustangs Crush Spirit to Take GSAC Tournament Crown
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger's office has announced that to support Santa Clarita Valley families in need a food giveaway, in partnership with the L.A. Food Bank, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Val Verde Park.
Nov. 18: L.A. Food Bank Food Giveaway at Val Verde Park
Sahya Kitabatake won the 3C2A Individual Championship as College of the Canyons women's golf placed third in the team standings at the Southern California Regional Championships played at Olivas Links on Nov. 9-10, while advancing to the state championship tournament.
Kitabatake Wins SoCal Regional Championship, Cougars Advance to State Tourney
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates will host its annual fundraiser and Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7.
Dec. 6,7: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair
The College of the Canyons Athletics Department invites community members of all ages to run, walk or jog in the 17th annual Thanksgiving Day "Turkey Trot" event benefiting the college's cross country and track & field programs.
Nov. 27: Runners Invited to Annual Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Trot’
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of nine productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 22.
Nov. 17-22: Nine Productions Filming in SCV
Every year, residents from across Santa Clarita make the trip to downtown Los Angeles to cheer on the Los Angeles Kings during Santa Clarita Kings Day.
Ken Striplin | Our Community Tradition Continues with Santa Clarita Kings Day
As of last Friday afternoon, the SCV still had four high school football teams in action, extending their seasons by battling through the playoffs. But, unfortunately, three of those teams came up short that weekend. Saugus, however, won its playoff game, and so football lives on in the SCV.
SCV Football: Saugus Stands Alone
A special meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Community College Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. for the purpose of approving the naming of the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education (iCUE) as the Diana and Gary Cusumano Culinary Arts Building.
Nov. 18: COC to Name iCUE ‘Diana, Gary Cusumano Culinary Arts Building’
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