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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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SCV Residents Come Out for Coffee with the Captain
Sunday, Jul 12, 2015

[KHTS] – Many people get cup of joe with their co-workers, but Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are sharing their morning brew with Joe Citizen. Nearly two dozen Valencia residents met with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Captain Roosevelt Johnson and Valencia Crime Prevention...

Sign Up Now for SCV Sheriff’s Community Academy
Sunday, Jul 5, 2015

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will host the twelfth Sheriff’s Community Academy beginning Aug. 4. The Sheriff’s Community Academy offers a limited number of community members the exclusive opportunity to learn about every aspect of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The...

June 25: Coffee With the SCV Sheriff Captain
Friday, Jun 19, 2015

Come enjoy a cup of coffee on the Sheriff’s Department. The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station will be hosting “Coffee with the Captain” for the residents of Canyon Country on June 25th at Starbucks, located at 16548 Soledad Canyon Rd. (on the corner of Sand Canyon Rd.) from 8 a.m. to 10...

New Truck, ATVs for Local Sheriff Enforcement, Outreach Programs
Saturday, Jun 6, 2015

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is receiving new vehicles to help with enforcement, as well as children’s summer and homeless outreach programs. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the purchase last week of a 2014 Ford E350 van and two 2014 Yamaha Grizzly all-terrain...

2 Arrested in Connection with Murder, Theft from Victim
Friday, May 29, 2015

[KHTS] – Homicide detectives are investigating the death of a man who is suspected to have overdosed on heroin, while to others were arrested in connection with the death and the theft of the victim’s property. Kahlil Banks, 42, of Canyon Country was found dead in his apartment on the 28000...

Deputies Searching for Suspects in Skate Park Assault
Thursday, May 21, 2015

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating an assault that was reported at the Santa Clarita Skate Park in Canyon Country. A 30-year-old man was assaulted in the Santa Clarita Skate Park parking lot in Canyon Country around 10:30 p.m. on May 5, according to a...

CHP Investigation Into Fatal Collision With Saugus High Student Ongoing

[KHTS] – The investigation into a fatal collision that killed a Saugus High student last August continues, officials said Thursday, at the request of the District Attorney’s Office. Jennifer Stift, a 17-year-old who would be graduating this spring, was killed after a 17-year-old formerSaugus...

YAL Program Promotes Crime Prevention
Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Jaime Briano helps tutor children after school at Val Verde Park through the Sheriff’s YAL. [KHTS] – Deputy Brian Rooney knows crime prevention and neighborhood policing start with being a part of the community. For the last six or so years, he’s somewhat “entrenched” himself in the Val...

SCV Detectives Still Searching for ATM Holdup Suspect
Monday, May 18, 2015

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials are continuing to investigate an armed robbery at a Newhall Wells Fargo ATM last week and are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect. On Sunday, May 10 around 9:30 p.m., a victim had gone to the Wells Fargo branch ATM...

Cabbie Accused of Killing SCV Man in Hit & Run Waives Hearing

[KHTS] – A cab driver accused of killing a Valencia man in a hit-and-run crash New Year’s Day waived his preliminary hearing Monday, officials said. Ronald Lloyd Aviles, 57, of San Clemente, allegedly drove a vehicle that fatally struck Travis Marton, 23, of Valencia, and then left the scene,...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley
The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.
Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash
Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?
Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event
Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.
Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission
As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV
The MAIN will present "Heaven Can Wait" by Terrance Carty, showing Friday, Jan. 10-12 at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 10-12: The MAIN Presents ‘Heaven Can Wait’
The Docent Training Program at Placerita Canyon Nature Center, led by Ron K will welcome the next generation of nature enthusiasts to orientation on Tuesday, Jan. 14.
Jan. 14: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Docent Class Begins 12-Week Training
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive Friday, Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Santa Clarita Sports Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 27: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita Sports Centre
The application cutoff for the next WomansNet $10,000 Amber Grant for businesses owned by women is Dec. 31.
Dec. 31: Deadline to Apply for Next WomensNet $10,000 Amber Grant
The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center | Powered by FivePoint Valencia has opened registration for its learn to skate sessions for January and February.
Registration for Skate Classes Open at The Cube
SCV Water is asking customers to refrain from all outdoor water use during the weeks of Jan. 6-13 and Jan. 27-Feb. 3 due to scheduled maintenance on facilities at Castaic Lake that will restrict the agency’s imported water supply.
Jan. 6-13, Jan. 27-Feb. 3: DWR Maintenance to Restrict SCV Water Supply
College of the Canyons men's basketball was the victim of an 82-79 road loss at Rio Hondo College on Wednesday, Dec. 18, with the Cougars falling despite a 22-point performance from Justin Perez.
COC Falls 82-79 in Final Seconds at Rio Hondo
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
Marianne Paris Sneider, a beloved long-time friend and patron of the Roar Foundation, died on July 21. Her generous spirit is reflected in her estate plan, which provides for a gift of $100,000 to the Roar Foundation in honor of Tippi Hedren, provided that the Roar Foundation receives $100,000 in matching grants within one year of her death.
Roar Foundation Matching Grant Opportunity
More than a dozen Val Verde and Castaic residents and community leaders came together on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to decry the “inaction and lack of concern” of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors around the public health emergency in the "diverse" community around the Chiquita Canyon Landfill operated by Waste Connections.
Residents Protest Chiquita Canyon at Board of Supes Meeting
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is offering the 2025 Gibbon Calendar for $15 plus $5 shipping. Purchasing a calendar or other items from the Gibbon Center Gift Shop helps support the care and feeding of the endangered small apes living at the Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus.
Gibbon Conservation Center Offers 2025 Gibbon Calendar
Exercising its mandate to improve transparency and accountability in law enforcement, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Civilian Oversight Commission has created a special committee to investigate how the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department handles complaints made by members of the public against its deputies.
Oversight Panel Probes Sheriff Dept. Handling of Complaints Against Deputies
Four students from California Institute of the Arts Character Animation program have been awarded scholarships by ASIFA-Hollywood’s Animation Educators Forum for the 2024-25 academic year.
CalArts Student Animators Win AEF Scholarships
On Sunday, Dec. 15, nearly 2,000 people dressed in their favorite holiday outfits attended the Metrolink Holiday Express Train at the city of Santa Clarita’s Vista Canyon Multi-Modal Center in Canyon Country.
Holiday Joy Filled Santa Clarita Metrolink Express Train
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets raw food following a voluntary recall of Northwest Naturals Brand 2lb Feline Turkey Recipe Raw & Frozen Pet Food due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples.
Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food
The joy of the holiday season can quickly be ruined by scams, theft and fraud. Before you make a purchase or a donation it’s important to use caution. To help you navigate safely through the holidays
Beware Holiday Season Scams, Theft, Fraud
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