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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Fort Tejon State Historic Park is Seeking Seasonal Employees
Tuesday, Dec 22, 2015

Fort Tejon State Historic Park is looking for seasonal part-time employees to fill the roles of maintenance and visitor services park aides. Maintenance park jobs are available for the following positions: Maintenance Grounds Repair Housekeeping Outdoor Science Recreation/Hospitality These positions...

City of Santa Clarita to Host Taxes and the Artist Informational Meeting
Monday, Dec 21, 2015

Join us for a fascinating look at one aspect of the business of artists that many struggle with. Taxes and the Artist will provide you with the nuts and bolts of how artists should properly navigate through the tax system. Questions that will be answered include: What can artists’ write-off as expenses?...

Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Announces New General Manager, Membership Director

The ability to keep fit is the gift that keeps on giving and can provide a healthy outlook for you and your family in 2016. Welcome William (Bill) Holstein, General Manager and Scott Fushi, Member Services Director to the new Henry Mayo Fitness and Health full service fitness center. Bill and Scott each...

CHP Highlights New Laws Affecting Motorists, Cyclists

As part of its mission to save lives, the California Highway Patrol seeks to inform people about several new laws signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. during the 2015 legislative session. These new laws apply to various aspects of roadway safety. Child safety seats (AB 53, Garcia) Beginning January...

SUSD Board to Vote on Placing Electronics in All Classrooms

Saugus Union School District board members will vote Jan. 5, 2016 on whether to place Chromebooks and laptops into classrooms. This comes following a nationwide push to utilize technology in classrooms and to give students a greater variety of learning opportunities. “The district wants to incorporate...

Hart District Chimers Ring in the Holidays (Video)

Thirteen William S. Hart Union High School District employees got a chance to ring in the holidays. The Hart District Chimers stepped in front of their peers, friends and family members to play some of the season’s most popular songs using only chime instruments. Former Hart District staff member...

City of Santa Clarita to Start off New Year with a Chill

The City of Santa Clarita invites community members to welcome the New Year at the annual Arctic Chill Polar Bear Swim at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. Photo: Tom Cruze for City of Santa Clarita The event will be held at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center Waterslide Pool, located at 20850 Centre Pointe...

Sunkist Expands Organic Portfolio as Organics Lead Agricultural Growth

Organics are the fastest growing segment in agriculture, and increasing demand for organic citrus bolsters this trend. Retail sales of organic citrus in the U.S. were up 14 percent in 2015 according to IRI Worldwide Data, meaning that organic citrus is growing nearly three times faster than conventional...

Newhall Standoff Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Ten Counts
Sunday, Dec 20, 2015

A Newhall man who allegedly led Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies on a manhunt in February pleaded not guilty to ten counts Monday, said officials with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Photo Courtesy of News Source LA Jesse Tucker, 30, pleaded not guilty to nine felony...

Mellady to be Honored for Community Service with Silver Spur Award
Friday, Dec 18, 2015

File Photo  With a natural willingness to commit her time, energy and professional expertise to serve the Santa Clarita Valley’s most important civic institutions and non-profit organizations, Jill Mellady has displayed her steadfast dedication to this community time and time again. As a result, the...

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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 Made in Statewide 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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