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Man Gets 8 Years for Assaulting Deputy
Wednesday, Jul 13, 2016

File Photo [District Atty] – A Newhall man was sentenced to eight years and eight months in state prison for assaulting a Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy while fleeing from police in a stolen pickup truck, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said. Deputy District Attorney...

Held at Gunpoint by Neighbors, ‘Hot Prowl’ Suspect Faces Charges
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2016

A Canyon Country man is facing felony charges after he allegedly broke into his neighbor’s home, assaulted them, and was then held at gunpoint by those same neighbors until deputies arrived and arrested him Sunday. Hector Avila, 25, who lives on the 18600 block of Kimbrough Street, was in court Tuesday...

Remains Found in Saugus Identified as Local Man
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016

Human remains found in the wash near Bouquet Canyon Road last year have been identified as a 24-year-old man who was possibly homeless at the time of his death. Josh Kyle Rodman’s remains were discovered in the wash on Aug. 31, 2015 and the exact cause of his death has yet to be determined. Read...

Man Still Wanted in Connection with Year-Ago Shooting

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are still seeking a shooting suspect 11 months after he allegedly shot another man over a personal dispute in Canyon Country. Detectives identified Kenneth Mitchelle, who was 26 at the time, of shooting Alondo Preston, also 26, in a drive-by shooting...

Man Arrested on SR-14 for False Imprisonment
Friday, Jul 1, 2016

A Santa Clarita man is due in court next month on misdemeanor charges stating he violated a court order after he was arrested on the side of the freeway with a woman who initially claimed she was being held against her will. Deputies arrested Eric Landeen, 47, after a woman he was with flagged down officers...

Man Wanted on Assault Charges after Reckless Driving Complaint
Thursday, Jun 30, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are seeking a man wanted for allegedly assaulting a neighbor who confronted him about reckless driving. Robert Claude Louis, 61, of Santa Clarita, is wanted on assault charges after he threw the victim to the ground on Monday, June 13. Read the full story...

Dog Left Out in Heat Dies at Newhall Animal Rescue

Photo Courtesy of Facebook A local pet owner sent a demand letter to a Newhall animal rescue and boarding facility Wednesday after his dog reportedly died while in the rescue’s care. David Lawrence, 43, of Santa Clarita, is alleging that his 6-and-a-half-year-old French Bulldog, Riley, died after...

Theft from Home Depot Leads to Arrests
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016

Two suspects were arrested in Canyon Country Sunday night after allegedly leaving Home Depot with a shopping cart full of stolen merchandise and fleeing in a stolen vehicle. Kevin Arias, 25, and Kurtis Lee, 29, both of Palmdale, entered the Home Depot on Golden Triangle Road around 8:30 p.m. Sunday and...

Crime Blotter: Car Burgled, 3 Tailgates Stolen in Stevenson Ranch

Stevenson Ranch: Zone 3, Public Safety Report for the week of 06/20/16 to 06/26/16. The following crimes were reported last week in Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3) 06/21/16 Grand Theft (Vehicle Parts) – 24800 Greensbrier Drive Person(s) unknown stole the tailgate of the victim’s vehicle. Grand Theft...

Deputies Search for Armed Robbery Suspects
Friday, Jun 17, 2016

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating a report of an armed robbery Thursday night in Newhall, officials said. The victim was reportedly walking down Walnut Street in Newhall, on the 24600 block near Creekview Park around 10 p.m. when the two assailants allegedly engaged...

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1921 - William S. Hart (57) marries actress Winifred Westover (23) [story]
Bill and Winifred Hart
1864 - Actor William S. Hart born in Newburgh, New York [Hart Index]
Wm. S. Hart
The West Coast Health Alliance strongly supports that hepatitis B vaccination continue to be routinely offered to all newborns, with the first dose of the vaccine given within 24 hours of birth for newborns weighing at least 4 pounds, 7 ounces, followed by completion of the vaccine series.
West Coast Health Alliance Recommends Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman has credited the combined efforts of law enforcement, public health leaders, educators and community advocates, along with his office’s sustained campaign to expose the dangers of fentanyl, for driving a historic 22 percent decline in overdose and poisoning deaths across Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County Sees Sharp Decline in Overdose Deaths
Poets, dreamers and storytellers, the deadline for the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Project is on Sunday, Dec. 14.
Dec. 14: Sidewalk Poetry 2026 Deadline to Submit
Rock Bottom Media and JMV Productions will host free photos with Santa for the whole family including pets, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Locale Studios.
Dec. 7: Bring Pets for Free Photos with Santa at Locale Studios
Weird Gallery presents Artmas: After Dark, After Hours, a student‑led art show featuring College of the Canyons and California Institute of the Arts students.
Dec. 11: ‘Artmas: After Dark, After Hours’ Popup Art Show in Old Town Newhall
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park.
Holiday Magic Lights Up Central Park
Lucky Luke Brewing and Good Vibes Events L.A. presents its Ugly Sweater Holiday Market, 3-8 p.m. Saturday Dec.13 at Lucky Luke Brewing, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 13: Lucky Luke Brewing, Good Vibes Ugly Sweater Holiday Market
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a Special Meeting in open session on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall to conduct the annual Council Reorganization event, when the gavel will be passed to a new mayor.
Dec. 9: City Council to Install New Mayor in Annual Reorganization
Sky Zone Trampoline Park will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at 26573 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 18: Sky Zone Trampoline Park Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person John L Brown.
LASD Asks for the Public’s Help in Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
Last week we kicked off the boys and girls Foothill League soccer seasons, noting that there were a number of league games coming up on Dec. 2 and 4. Now that those have been contested, here is where things stand:
Foothill League Soccer: Hart, Saugus Rolling
1938 - County Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic, later called Pitchess Detention Center [story]
Wayside
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Explore ‘Let Go’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center
College of the Canyons celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement program on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with an event held in the Aliso Hall courtyard.
MESA Celebrates 25 Years of Student Success at COC
Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to honor its outstanding achievement in health education; all 15 SUSD district schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Kaiser Presents $10,000 Community Health Grant to SUSD
JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a beloved community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
JCI Santa Clarita Seeks Volunteers for Annual Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive
"Fatherless No More" is a new faith-based documentary that has been officially accepted for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run at the Laemmle Theater in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 5-11: ‘Fatherless No More’ Begins Oscar Campaign at Laemmle
The Master's University will present "Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing" on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in The Master’s University Music Recital Hall on the college campus is Placerita Canyon.
Dec. 6: ‘Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing!’
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.
Dec. 10: Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
College of the Canyons cross country had a combined 10 student-athletes earn All-Western State Conference honors for the 2025 season, with all seven members of the women's team earning recognition.
Canyons Cross Country Teams Combine for 10 All-WSC Selections
College of the Canyons had eight players earn Southern California Football Association (SCFA) All-League awards, with three players recognized as First-Team selections.
Canyons Football Sees Eight Earn SCFA All-League Recognition
College of the Canyons women's volleyball was recognized with six players named to the all-conference team, with freshman Katelyn Nelson and sophomore Morgan Dumlao both taking home All-Western State Conference, South Division First-Team awards.
Canyons Features Six Players on All-Conference Squad
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