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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Red Rock Cyn and Saddleback Butte State Parks to Host Hiking Days
Friday, Nov 20, 2015

California State Parks will sponsor free guided hikes at Saddleback Butte State Park and Red Rock Canyon State Park on New Year’s Day, as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative in all 50 states. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity...

Child Airlifted from Park after Suffering Head Injury
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015

[KHTS] Emergency officials responded to Dandelion Lane on Wednesday afternoon to a report of a child with a head injury. A child was airlifted from Heritage Park at approximately 3:45 p.m. after a head injury caused seizures, said officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. This...

Santa Clarita Recognized as Bicycle Friendly Community

The City of Santa Clarita has been recognized as a bicycle friendly community by the League of American Bicyclists, joining 371 visionary communities from across the country. The City earned a bronze-level national Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award for its outstanding commitment to improving conditions...

Man Killed in Gorman Crash ID’d
Monday, Nov 9, 2015

[KHTS] – The man involved in a single-vehicle fatal collision early Sunday morning near Gorman has been identified, according to California Highway Patrol officials. Francisco Javier Salcedo, 50, of Oak Hills, was traveling eastbound on Highway 138, west of 300th Street at approximately 1:30 a.m....

Human Remains Found in Remote Area of Pine Canyon
Monday, Nov 2, 2015

Human remains were discovered by hunters in an extremely remote area of Pine Canyon, near the Upper Shake Campground in Lake Hughes on Saturday afternoon. In an active attempt to notify authorities, the hunters climbed down a mountain and reported their discovery to Palmdale Sheriff’s Station personnel. Los...

Freeway Construction, Road Closures Ahead
Thursday, Oct 29, 2015

The California Department of Transportation alerts that drivers will face construction and nightly closures from Friday, Oct. 30 to Monday, Nov. 9, 2015. Construction Activities Oct. 29 – Nov. 6: SR 134 to Magnolia Boulevard Alameda Avenue: Construction of concrete bridge barriers Magnolia Boulevard...

City Council Will Not Get Pay Raise After Vote Tuesday

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita City Council approved in a split-vote to not increase their monthly compensation at their meeting on Tuesday evening. In the 3 – 2 vote, members of the Santa Clarita City Council voted to not increase their monthly compensation of $1,832.57. “Members of the City Council...

City Council Approves New Deal with COC PAC

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita City Council approved a three-year agreement between the city and the Santa Clarita Community College District for the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons at their meeting on Tuesday evening. The vote approved a new memorandum of understanding,...

Mayor’s Committee Lauds Businesses for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities
Friday, Oct 23, 2015

The SCV Mayor’s Committee for Employment of Individuals with Disabilities recently celebrated the hiring of those with barriers to employment. Joining the group was Keynote Speaker Mr. Robert David Hall. Hall has for the past 16 seasons starred as Dr. Al Robins, medical examiner on “CSI: Crime Scene Investigations”....

Signal Newspaper Honors SCV’s 51 Most Influential
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita Valley Signal’s Top 51 “Most Influential” citizens in the Santa Clarita Valley were honored on Tuesday evening at the Tournament Players Club Valencia. The group of business leaders, educators, philanthropists, politicians and Santa Clarita city staff, among others,...

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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 in 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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