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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Revocation Hearing Dates Set for ‘Pillowcase Rapist’
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016

A two-day hearing has been set in January in Santa Clara County to consider revoking serial rapist Christopher Hubbart’s release after he violated multiple terms of his conditional release. Santa Clara County Superior Court Judge Richard Loftus said the hearing will be held on Jan. 9 and 10 in...

Suspects in Lebec Murder-Kidnap Captured in Colorado
Thursday, Aug 25, 2016

Brittany Humphrey The two suspects in the alleged kidnapping of three children belonging to a woman who was found dead in a remote area of Lebec were arrested earlier today in Pueblo, Colorado. Officers from the Pueblo Police Department in Colorado arrested kidnapping suspects Brittany Humphrey and Joshua...

Fundraiser Planned for Funeral of Man Killed in Newhall Hit-and-Run

Local law enforcement and family members of a man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Newhall are still searching for answers. Mariano Sanchez, 51, died in a hospital five hours after he was hit and his family is also holding a funeral fundraiser Sunday 9 a.m. at Newhall Park, where people can attend...

Police Need Help in Identifying Woman Found Near Gorman
Thursday, Aug 18, 2016

Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a deceased woman whose body was found Sunday, August 14, 2016, in a remote area along Gorman Post Road, north of California State Route 138, in Lebec, which is several miles north of Castaic. The woman’s...

Homicide Detectives Investigating Body Found near San Francisquito Creek Trail
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016

[KHTS AM 1220 Facebook Page] – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau officials are investigating a body found behind a building near McBean Parkway and Summerhill Lane Road, off San Francisquito Creek Trail, according to officials. A man was reportedly found by people walking...

Robbery Suspect Arrested after Standoff with Deputies

Parks Bureau and Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies arrested a wanted robbery suspect after a brief standoff Tuesday evening in Val Verde, officials reported. A Parks Bureau deputy patrolling a neighborhood near Chiquito Canyon Road, about a half-mile south of San Martinez Road, spotted...

Woman Sentenced to Probation, Time Served in Child Sexual Abuse Case
Friday, Aug 5, 2016

A woman accused as an accomplice to a Newhall man who victimized at least 10 children over a 15-year span received probation and 256 days time served, officials said Friday. The sentence Jacqueline Wadsworth, 32, for was much lighter than the plea deal for her live-in boyfriend, Francisco Avedano, due...

Out on Bail: Guy with Gun on Bus
Thursday, Jul 14, 2016

Photo Courtesy of LASD A Newhall man arrested for six felonies and two misdemeanors after passing out on a Santa Clarita bus with a loaded gun in Canyon Country is no longer in custody. Rashad Hampton, 26, of Newhall, posted $35,000 bail a little more than 24 hours after mid-day traffic on the east side...

Man Sentenced to 14 Years for Valencia Stabbing

A man who stabbed another man outside a Valencia restaurant last year was sentenced to a minimum of 14 years in state prison Wednesday. Michael Barela, 54, was convicted last month after a jury found he planned and attempted to commit a murder outside the JJ’s Bar and Grill in Valencia in February...

Trial Begins for Suspect in Mercy Killing
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016

The trial began Wednesday for a Canyon Country man accused of killing his seriously ill wife and sister, the prosecution alleging the murders were planned and deliberate, while his defense argued Lance Anderson committed mercy killings. Lance Holger Anderson, 61, sat before a judge while opening statements...

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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 Made in Statewide 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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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