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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
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Homeless Camp Cleanup Removes Thousands of Pounds of Trash
Monday, Jul 27, 2015

Officials post a notice to vacate during a homeless outreach visit. Approximately 2,000 pounds of trash and debris have been removed from four homeless campsites around Santa Clarita early Monday morning. “No sites were occupied,” said Daniel Rivas, a Community Preservation Administrator for the...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Tuesday, Jul 21, 2015

Minimum wage is officially going up to $15 per hour in Los Angeles County after County Supervisors okay’d the hike in a Tuesday meeting. Firefighters responded to a small fire on the SR-14 Tuesday afternoon. An underground fire left over 1,000 Castaic residents without power late Monday night. A former...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, July 20, 2015
Monday, Jul 20, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to a suspicious object in a Castaic storage unit Monday. Habitat for Humanity recently gave 26 veteran families keys to their new homes. The Triumph Foundation’s Annual Let ‘Em Roll Casino Night took place on Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Wednesday, Jul 8, 2015

Coroners are still trying find relatives of the man who was killed in a Metrolink collision on Tuesday night. The owners of Newhall Land are preparing to take the company public. Dozens of residents lined up to have “Coffee with the Captain” on Wednesday morning. Hart Museum is up and running again. Plus...

Parolee Surrenders After Holing Up in House
Monday, Jul 6, 2015

[KHTS] – A parolee surrendered to deputies Monday evening after initially refusing to come out of a house in Valencia. Officials said initial reports of a man pulling a knife on his parents were inaccurate. The incident began at about 5:15 p.m. at a residence in the 24300 block of Via Telino. “We...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Tuesday, Jun 2, 2015

Henry David Flores from Mendocino County was identified as the man found dead in the trunk of his car on Sunday morning. A 15-year-old Santa Clarita teen finally admitted to posting shooting threats aimed at high school students via social media a year ago. A woman with ties to Santa Clarita has gone...

Family to Rebuild After House Fire Destroyed Home
Thursday, May 28, 2015

[KHTS] – A Santa Clarita Valley family whose home was destroyed in a fire Friday afternoon in Canyon Country is thanking the firefighters and community for their support, but are still in need of a helping hand. “On my behalf, I just want to show so much appreciation for my neighbors and I am...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Corner Pocket, Santa Clarita Blues Festival

Saturday night, rock trio Corner Pocket rolls into Honu Coffee on Lyons Avenue in Newhall. Chip Boligitz, Daniel Stone and Jason McKay will play an acoustic set of tunes from the ’80s and ’90s. Showtime’s at 7 p.m.; call 661-373-9704 to get more info. Also Saturday night, singer-songwriter-guitarist...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

A case that has been cold for the past 37 years has finally been solved. The Newhall County Water district is about to launch an mobile app which will residents to report excessive water use. Castaic Middle School gave students the opportunity to sharpen their interview skills on Wednesday morning. The...

Detectives Crack Credit Card Fraud Case

Deputies conducted surveillance and arrested two suspects in a credit card information theft case, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials. On February 22, 2015, a woman reported her credit card information was used to make a fraudulent purchase at the “Buy Buy Baby” store...

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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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]
reburial
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
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