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1869 - Sanford Lyon, Henry Wiley and William Jenkins begin drilling the first oil well in Pico Canyon [story]
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Homeless Shelter to Open Early Amid El Nino Concerns
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015

[KHTS] – Bridge to Home, Santa Clarita’s only homeless shelter, is preparing to open the shelter early and stay open approximately 30 days longer in anticipation of an El Nino winter. “Conservatively, we’ll need to raise an additional $25,000 to cover additional expenses,” said Tammy McGivern,...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, October 1, 2015
Friday, Oct 2, 2015

The wrong-way driver who killed two people in 2013 near Agua Dulce was sentenced today. McGrath Elementary School was put on lockdown on Thursday night after Sheriffs received reports of a gunman on campus. Canyon High School students have been detained for allegedly stealing items from the school’s...

Hit-and-Run Victim Identified by Coroner
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2015

[KHTS]– The woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash Monday night has been identified, said officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner. Deborah Anne Wunderle, 64, was struck by an unknown vehicle in the southbound lanes on Orchard Village Road, said Assistant Chief Ed Winter...

Local Blood Drive to Benefit Children Fighting Cancer

[KHTS] -The Children’s Hospital Los Angeles will be hosting the “Blood Drive with Kennedy’s Courage” at Real Life Church in Valencia to build up supplies for children fighting various forms of cancer. Kennedy Urban was diagnosed at 18 months old with stage IV, a rare form of childhood cancer,...

Community Academy Graduates 12 at Ceremony

[KHTS] -The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station graduated 12 applicants in the 12th Community Academy Graduation. The Sheriff’s Community Academy offers community members the opportunity to learn about various aspects of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, according to a Nixle news...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, September 4, 2015
Friday, Sep 4, 2015

A tentative agreement has been reached between registered nurses and Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Grading has begun only one week after county officials approved construction for a new access road to the future Castaic High School. Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s bill to name the Golden Valley Bridge after...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Wednesday, Sep 2, 2015

A Valencia mom who has been battling California government for the right to die finally celebrated a victory on Tuesday when a bill passed through the Assembly Public Health Committee. A Newhall man who allegedly murdered his 19-day-old daughter pleaded no contest at his hearing on Wednesday. Dr. Catherine...

Knight Hosts Small Business Workshop, Expo
Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015

[KHTS] – U.S. Rep. Steve Knight hosted a Small Business Workshop and Expo Tuesday for Santa Clarita Valley entrepreneurs looking to expand their business by introducing them to government officials and featuring key speakers who have succeeded in their fields. “(This expo) gives you information...

Man Won’t Fight Vehicular Manslaughter Charge in Death of Girlfriend

Image of Ian James Pike in his hospital bed; Pike posted the photo to his Facebook page. [KHTS] – A Granada Hills man pleaded no contest Tuesday to a DUI crash that killed his girlfriend, Jacquelyn Cork, at Rowher Flats on Jan. 10. Ian Pike, 26, is accused of being under the influence and behind...

Heat Alert Issued for SCV, SFV, SGV Through Friday

A heat alert has been issued for the San Fernando Valley, East San Gabriel Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, San Gabriel Valley, and Los Angeles Basin from Wednesday, August 26 through Friday, August 28. The Los Angeles County Health Officer has declared a Heat Alert as high temperatures have been forecast...

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The National Weather Service has continued the Red Flag Warning through 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Red Flag Warning Continues for SCV, Hurst Fire Threatens Newhall Pass
1869 - Sanford Lyon, Henry Wiley and William Jenkins begin drilling the first oil well in Pico Canyon [story]
spring pole
A wildfire in Los Angeles's Pacific Palisades neighborhood, driven by extreme winds, rapidly grew to more than 3,000 acres on Tuesday, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate the affluent enclave overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Wildfires Burn in Pacific Palisades, Altadena
As extremely strong winds continue to pose widespread risk of power outages, wildfires, and other hazards, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has signed an emergency proclamation to bolster response and recovery work. 
Barger Proclaims Local Emergency for Windstorm
A memorial highway dedication ceremony honoring Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian will be held Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the site of Kuredjian’s memorial on Poe Parkway and Stevenson Ranch Parkway.
Jan. 8: Ceremony at SCV Sheriff’s Station Honors Deputy ‘Jake’ Kuredjian
The California Department of Motor Vehicles will host a public briefing on Jan. 10, 2025, from 12 PM to 1 PM, to highlight insights and outcomes from its 2024 Mobile Driver’s License Hackathons.
California DMV Invites Public to Mobile Driver’s License Hackathon Public Briefing
The Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative invites the community to attend a webinar about its Draft Funding Recommendations for addressing and preventing homelessness in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Jan.16: Homeless Initiative Seeks Community Input for 2025-26 Draft Funding
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is kicking off the new year with a training session for new “Allies” to support Santa Clarita youth who are aging out of the L.A. County foster care system.
Jan. 14:  Fostering Youth Independence Kicks off New Year With Opportunity to Become Ally to a Local Foster Youth
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today announced that industry business customers, including registration services and vehicle dealerships, currently “posting fees” (a type of payment-only transaction) at an Industry Business Center (IBC) or other DMV office will instead be required to use the DMV’s Vehicle Industry Services online channel. 
DMV Industry Business Customers To Now Use Online Payment Channel
Mojdeh Mahn, associate dean of learning resources and director of The Learning Center (TLC) at College of the Canyons, remembers the first time she stepped foot on campus as a 17-year-old.
Longest-Serving COC Employee Retires After 44 Years of Service
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger issued the following statement this morning, as Los Angeles County braces for a significant and widespread windstorm beginning today and lasting for two days:
Barger Issues Statement on Upcoming Windstorm and High Fire Risk
Congregation Beth Shalom invites the community to its showing of "Boy on the Run" on Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. in the CBS Social Hall, 21430 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Jan. 12: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Boy on the Run’
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to declare Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, as a Day of Mourning in honor of former President Jimmy Carter.
Supes Unanimously Approve Day of Mourning for Late President Jimmy Carter
Carefully sorting through the detritus — mostly animal bones — of an archaeological excavation that took place in Germany in the 1930s, California State University, Northridge anthropologist Hélène Rougier found inches-long bone fragments that offer a glimpse of what life was like for early modern humans more than 40,000 years ago.
CSUN Prof’s Research Offers Glimpse of Life for Early Europeans More Than 40,000 Years Ago
With critical fire weather conditions and a major wind event forecasted to affect Southern California from the afternoon on Jan. 7 through Jan. 8, the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout Los Angeles County.
Jan. 7-8: High Winds Mean High Fire Danger
The Master's University men's and women's swim teams began the spring semester with strong performances at the Westmont vs. TMU Dual Meet Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.
TMU Swim defeats Westmont in Tight Duel
The Master's University men's basketball team lost its conference opener on the road to Hope International 82-64 Saturday afternoon, Jan. 4.
TMU drops GSAC opener to Hope International
College of the Canyons men's basketball played to an 83-77 road victory at L.A. Pierce College on Saturday, Jan. 4 to close out its non-conference schedule in winning fashion.
Cougars Close Out Non-Conference Schedule with 83-77 Victory at L.A. Pierce
1943 - Actor William S. Hart announces intent to bequeath Newhall estate to the public [story]
William S. Hart
Princess Cruises, known around the world as “The Love Boat,” is celebrating six decades of delivering dream vacations and happiness to millions of cruisers with a special 14 day 60th Anniversary Mexican Riviera Voyage, departing from the Port of Los Angeles on Dec. 6.
Princess Cruises Announces Diamond Anniversary Voyage
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and High Wind Warnings throughout Southern California, including the Santa Clarita Valley.
High Wind Warning, Dust Advisory for SCV
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Café con Leche, 9-10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Funburger, 23460 Cinema Drive, Unit J, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Feb. 4: Latino Business Alliance Café con Leche
College of the Canyons mens basketball split its two games of the 34th Annual Cougar Holiday Classic, topping Orange Coast College on day one before falling to tourney champions Mt. San Antonio College in the finale.
COC Splits Tourney Games, Falls in Championship Round of Cougar Holiday Classic
California State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) announced her eight committee assignments for the 2025-26 legislative session, including being asked to serve as Vice-Chair of the Committee on Governmental Organization, the Health Committee and the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Valladares Announces Committee Assignments for Legislative Session
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