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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
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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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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
Farnsworth-Rockwell
1970 - College of the Canyons' first on-campus classes held in portable buildings located just south of future Cougar Stadium [story]
portables
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: SUSD Holds Public Hearing on Teachers’ Union Proposal
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures in the triple digits have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7.
Excessive Heat Warning Predicts Triple Digit Temps for SCV
Eclipse Theatre LA presents Ray Bradbury’s "Something Wicked This Way Comes," an adaptation of the classic novel by the legendary science fiction and horror author, on select dates in October in Old Town Newhall.
‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ at The Main
October is National Women's Small Business Month and to celebrate Los Angeles County Fifth District Superviser Kathryn Barger honored three Fifth District small business owners at the Board of Supervisors meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Barger Honors Posh Sweets During Women’s Small Business Month
Dr. Jason Wright, an astronomy and astrophysics professor at Penn State, will present “Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials” at the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 Star Party on Friday, Nov. 1.
Nov. 1: COC 2024 Fall Star Party at Canyon Country Campus
The city of Santa Clarita will present the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show weekend showings from Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Saugus, CA 91350.
Oct. 25-27: Rocky Horror Picture Show Weekend Showing at the Centre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, in open session beginning at 6 p.m.
Oct. 8: Council to Hold Public Hearing on Tesoro Del Valle Project Changes
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored Donna Deutchman, the retired Chief Executive Officer of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to helping veterans and their families attain affordable housing
Barger Honors Retired CEO of Homes 4 Families
The award-winning Hart High School dance team is hosting a youth clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The event is open to boys and girls ages 4-18 and no previous dance experience is required.
Oct. 12: Hart High Dance Team Hosts Youth Clinic
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has announced voters can expect to start receiving their ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election in the mail within the next few days.
L.A. County Issues Vote by Mail Ballots
The United States Department of Justice has announced federal and local law enforcement have arrested 42 members and associates of the SFV Peckerwoods, a San Fernando Valley-based white supremacist street gang, on a 76-count federal grand jury indictment.
Canyon Country Woman Charged in Federal Indictment
The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra presents "Young Stars and Old Masters," Sunday, Oct. 13 2-4 p.m. at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 19300 Nadal St., Santa Clarita, 91351.
Oct. 13:  Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra ‘Young Stars, Old Masters’
1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]
Alex Mentry
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for leadership in the business community and their dedicated service to America.
Nov. 7: Salute to Patriots Nominations Now Open
The family of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in partnership with the American Red Cross presents the Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 7.
Oct. 7: Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive
The city of Santa Clarita announces the return of the second annual Pet Adoption Week, Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 12.
City Waives Adoption Fees for Pet Adoption Week
The Sable Movie Ranch, located near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads has been listed for sale at $35 million.
Sable Movie Ranch Listed for $35M
As fall approaches, the city of Santa Clarita is gearing up for its most anticipated season of the year.
Jason Gibbs | Explore Events at Santa Clarita Community Centers
On behalf of Q2 Solutions, IQVIA Laboratories invites members of the Santa Clarita Valley business community to the Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Oct. 9: Q2 Solutions Grand Opening, Site Tour
California Institute of the Arts has announced the death of Robert J. Fitzpatrick, 84, (1940-2024), CalArt’s second president, who died on Sept. 30.
Robert Fitzpatrick, CalArts’ Second President Dies at 84
For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award.
SCV Water Wins Fifth Consecutive U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
College of the Canyons women's soccer opened the Western State Conference, South Division portion of its schedule Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a 2-0 victory over visiting Glendale College.
COC Women’s Soccer Starts Conference, 2-0 Over Glendale
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