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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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Wilk Bill Passes Assembly and Will Ensure School Bond Responsibility
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

[KHTS]– Assemblyman Scott Wilk’s, R-Santa Clarita, bill to ensure school bond responsibility recently passed Assembly floor. If approved, AB 882 would ensure Santa Clarita Proposition 39 General Obligation bonds would be paid off “in a fiscally responsible manner,” according to a news release....

Detectives Report Dead Body in Valencia as Suicide
Friday, May 22, 2015

Photo Courtesy of Alina Holguin [KHTS] – Homicide detectives responded to a reported suicide, after a dead body was found on the 24700 block of  Riverchase Drive in Valencia, officials said. The victim was reportedly found dead at the scene, outside of the apartment complex at 5:20 p.m. Homicide...

Sheriff Reveals New Emergency and Crime-Fighting Command Center

[KHTS] –  Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials unveiled their new 34-foot, $318,000 crime-fighting, emergency management command center Friday in Santa Clarita. The Mobile Command Center is a 2015 Utilimaster walk-in van on a Freightliner MT-55 chassis, with a variety of different...

Sanitation District Approves Proposal To Truck Out Chloride
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District board members approved a proposal for what staffers are calling their only viable option to attain chloride compliance in the Santa Clarita Valley — trucking brine out of the valley. The three board members unanimously OK’ed the plan at Wednesday night’s...

Double Murder Suspect Due Back in Court
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

[KHTS] – A man accused in the “mercy killings” of his wife and sister is due back in court July 22, when the court expects to have a preliminary hearing date set. Lance Holger Anderson, 60, of Canyon Country, is accused of fatally shooting his wife and his sister — both of whom reportedly...

Body Found at Castaic Days Inn
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

[KHTS] – There was a dead body found at the Days Inn in Castaic at 1:20 p.m., according to Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Department officials. “It is a suspected drug overdose,” said Sgt. Konecny. It is a male in his 20’s, according to coroner officials. There is no further information at...

Free New Heights Discussion Scheduled for May 27

Local artists, performers and writers are invited to attend a free New Heights: Artist Development Panel Discussion Wednesday, May 27, 2015 from 7-9 p.m. The panel discussion will be held in the Century Room at Santa Clarita City Hall located at 23920 Valencia Blvd. Entitled “Screenwriting 101,”...

CSUN Physical Therapy Scholars Honored at Dodger Game

CSUN physical therapy student Adam Moore interned with the Dodgers’ medical staff, headed up by CSUN alumnus and Dodger Vice President, Medical Services Stan Conte. Photo by Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers A little bit of Matador Red mixed in with Dodger Blue on the perfectly manicured grass at...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, May 16, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015

The Castaic Elementary School Teacher arrested last week is now facing four misdemeanor charges of child molestation. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Station deputies are still on the lookout for the armed gunman who robbed a Wells Fargo ATM on May 10. The cab driver accused of killing a Valencia man in...

Board & Care Operators Accused of Harming Clients
Friday, May 15, 2015

[KHTS] – A Santa Clarita couple who runs a home for “dependent adults” is accused of harming one of those clients, Sheriff’s Station officials said Friday. Robert Jenkins, 59, and his wife Prissie Jenkins, 55, run the Jenkins Group Home for “dependent adults,” located on the 20300 block...

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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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