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1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
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Santa Clarita Dad, Pilot Killed in San Diego Crash Sunday
Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015

A Santa Clarita man is one of five people killed in a mid-air plane crash in San Diego County on Sunday morning. A twin-engine Sabreliner and a single-engine Cessna 172 collided near Brown Field Municipal Airport around 11 a.m. killing three BAE Systems employees and a contractor working on behalf of...

Santa Clarita Man Arrested in Burbank Stabbing

[KHTS] – Burbank Police Department officers arrested a Santa Clarita man early Monday morning after he allegedly stabbed another man, officials said Wednesday. Around 1:15 a.m. Monday, Burbank police officers responded to the 600 block of Cambridge Drive in Burbank, regarding an assault taking...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday, Aug 17, 2015

The Warm Fire in Castaic scorched over 300 acres, destroyed six structures and is still not fully contained as of Monday afternoon. Caltrans is planning to close parts of Highway 14 from the Newhall Pass to Sand Canyon starting Monday. A pedestrian struck by a Metrolink Train Monday morning shut down...

SCV Public Library App is Now Available in the App Store
Friday, Aug 14, 2015

It’s back to school time and students will soon be studying and working on their homework assignments, which makes it a perfect time to download and use the free Santa Clarita Public Library App. The app offers convenient access to library services and resources from anywhere, at any time. It’s available...

Mountain Lion P-32 Known for Crossing Highways Killed on I-5

A young mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on Interstate 5 near Castaic early Monday morning. Known as P-32, he is the only male known to have dispersed out of the Santa Monica Mountains and into the contiguous habitat areas to the north. Prior to being struck on Interstate 5, he had managed...

SCV Girl Scouts to Give Back to Children’s Hospital LA

Two local girl scouts are teaming up with Barnes & Noble to provide books and make a difference for patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Kaleigh Crawford and Paxton Downs are both freshman at Saugus High School and decided to give back to CHLA in an effort to complete their Silver Project,...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, August 10, 2015
Monday, Aug 10, 2015

A woman was hospitalized after giving birth in the Santa Clara wash early Monday morning. A high-speed chase involving a box truck came through Santa Clarita on Monday morning. Two women were robbed at gunpoint in a Valencia apartment complex Thursday morning. A jogger who was killed after allegedly...

Public Comment Period Extended for San Gabriel Mountains Nat’l Monument Plan
Monday, Aug 3, 2015

The USDA Forest Service, Angeles National Forest, has extended the public comment period for the Need to Change Document for the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument Plan until Tuesday, August 11, 2015. Comments can be submitted through email at: http://www.fs.fed.us/nepa/nepa_project_exp.php?project=46964;...

Longtime County Librarian Saying Aloha
Thursday, Jul 30, 2015

Thirty-seven years have passed since Margaret Donnellan Todd first joined the Los Angeles County Library system, and now she is saying goodbye. Todd, 60, of  Hacienda Heights,  will be retiring this next month. “Los Angeles County was my first full-time, professional job,” said Todd. “I worked...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, July 30, 2015

Multiple trees fell on San Francisquito Canyon Road Thursday afternoon causing the road to be shut down. After a months-long investigation, detectives have officially closed the investigation of the Calgrove Fire. A Los Angeles County Librarian known for her service to the community will be receiving...

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In its second conference game of the season, The Master's University women's basketball team lost to the No. 19 Arizona Christian University Firestorm 62-56 at The MacArthur Center Wednesday evening, Jan. 8.
Lady Mustangs Fall to the Firestorm
In a rematch between the two teams that battled for the GSAC championship last season, No. 9-ranked The Master's University men's basketball team defeated No. 4 Arizona Christian 86-69 Wednesday night, Jan. 8 in The MacArthur Center.
No. 9 TMU Knocks off No. 4 ACU
The Wednesday, Jan. 8 scheduled contests between College of the Canyons women's and men's basketball vs. Antelope Valley College in the Cougar Cage were postponed due to wildfires in the region.
Canyons Women’s, Men’s Basketball Games Postponed
Los Angeles County Public Health reports the South Coast Air Quality Management District is advising of potential direct smoke impact from the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst Wildfires that has caused unhealthy air quality in Los Angeles County.
Public Health Smoke Advisory: Unhealthy Air Quality Declared Due to Wildfires
The devastating Palisades Fire destroyed historic buildings and multiple structures at two California State Parks on Tuesday, Jan. 7 including Will Rogers’ historic ranch house and buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park.
Palisades Fire Destroys Historic Buildings at Will Rogers State Historic Park
1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
Tejon quake map
Cal Fire and the Los Angeles County Fire Department have reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 26,000 acres and more than 2,000 structures have been lost.
UPDATE: More Fires Break Out in Southern California
Cal Fire has reported that fires in Los Angeles County have burned more than 26,000, acres and more than 1,100 structures lost.
UPDATE: L.A. County Fires Exceed 26,000 Acres, 1,100+ Structures Lost
The National Day of Mourning to honor the late President Jimmy Carter isn't recognized as an official federal holiday, however, some organizations and businesses will be closed by the day of observance.
Jan. 9: No Mail Delivery on National Day of Mourning
Cal Fire reports a fire has broken out at 2:07 p.m. on the 5700 block of Soledad Canyon Road in Acton.
BREAKING: Fire Breaks Out in Acton
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Jan. 16: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students across Southern California to apply for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program.
California Credit Union Foundation Offering Scholarships to Students
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors has selected Director Maria Gutzeit to serve as Board President in 2025, while Directors Bill Cooper and Gary Martin were selected to serve as Vice Presidents at the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 7.
SCV Water Elects Gutzeit Board President
In response to ongoing fires throughout Los Angeles County, DoorDash has activated its Severe Weather Protocol to pause operations in affected areas, including Santa Clarita.
DoorDash Service Remains Suspended in Santa Clarita, L.A. Areas
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Mastering Ecommerce: From Foundations to Advanced Strategies, Part 2, Buyer Personas & Digital Marketing Essentials, on Wednesday, Jan. 15 from 10-11 a.m.
Jan. 15: Free Webinar on Mastering Ecommerce
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger recently issued a statement regarding how Measure E funds will benefit the county's firefighting capabilities.
Barger Comments on L.A. County Measure E (Firefighting) Implementation Plan
At the midway point of the 2024-25 athletic year, The Master's University is in fifth place among all NAIA schools for the annual Learfield Directors' Cup.
TMU in Fifth for the Learfield Directors’ Cup
Nicole Chuang poured in 10 points in the final seconds of regulation and in the overtime period to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 72-68 overtime win against Hope International Saturday, Jan. 4 in Fullerton.
Lady Mustangs win GSAC opener in OT
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
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