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1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
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Man Arrested for Suspected Involvement in Hit-and-Run Crash
Thursday, Aug 18, 2016

A man was arrested for his suspected involvement in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday which injured an LAPD motorcycle officer. Philip Scott Newlyn, 28, of Elk Grove, was arrested after he was reportedly identified as the owner of a 2016 Toyota Tundra truck that struck a motorcycle officer around 9:33...

Shooting on I-210 Prompts CHP Investigation
Thursday, Aug 4, 2016

California Highway Patrol officers from Newhall are investigating an incident that occurred when motorcyclists on Interstate 210 reportedly opened fire on the driver of a pickup truck early Thursday. The incident occurred at approximately 3:45 a.m. when officials began receiving calls reporting a collision...

Saugus Woman Killed at I-5 and 210 in Sylmar
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2016

A Saugus woman was killed Tuesday morning when the car she was in struck a pole on the northbound side of Interstate 5, south of the 210 Freeway, in Sylmar. Leanna Marie Torres, 28, of Saugus, was the lone occupant of the 1994 Jeep Cherokee that, for reasons still under investigation, collided with a...

Another Crash Shuts Down Interstate 5
Monday, Jul 18, 2016

Interstate 5 traffic was once again shut down Monday morning near Santa Clarita while emergency officials airlifted crash victims to a Henry Mayo hospital. Daniel Perez, 24, of Granada Hills, was traveling southbound on I-5, north of Templin Highway, around 3:30 a.m. when his Nissan collided with the...

Deputy Transported to Hospital After Crash in Valencia
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

Updated at 2:07 p.m. A Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputy was transported to the hospital with what seems to be minor injuries after being involved in a three-car crash Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred at approximately 12:25 p.m. on Magic Mountain Parkway right next to the...

4 Children Among 6 Killed in I-5 Crash Near Gorman
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016

Four children were among the six killed in a fiery crash Tuesday morning after a minivan was struck by a semi-truck on the southbound 5 freeway near Gorman. “We had six deceased,” said Captain Keith Mora with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “Two were transported by helicopter (to a local...

3 Injured in SR-14 Crash
Thursday, Jun 9, 2016

A vehicle traveling northbound on Highway 14 near Agua Dulce fell 20 feet down an embankment Thursday morning, resulting in three people being transported to a local area hospital, according to fire department officials. Read the full story [here].

CHP to Conduct Maximum Enforcement Period During Memorial Day Weekend
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, is the traditional start of summer and a time when more travelers and especially families will be on the go. When California Highway Patrol officers take to the roads over the Memorial Day weekend, they will be working to save lives...

Sierra Highway Crash Victim Dies at Hospital
Monday, May 16, 2016

A 63-year-old man was pronounced dead Sunday at Antelope Valley Hospital after he was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Sierra Highway in Agua Dulce. The victim was identified as  Thomas William O’Mara Jr. of Acton. Read the full story [here].

Road Closures Coming to Old Town Newhall Monday
Thursday, May 12, 2016

The city of Santa Clarita invites you and your family to experience the 2016 Amgen Tour of California as over 100 cyclists race into town on Monday, May 16. Race organizers are predicting an exciting group sprint finish, so residents are encouraged to attend and join in on the excitement. Cyclists are...

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The Master's University men's golf team shot a 13-under 275 to finish second at the Golden State Athletic Conference Men's Golf Championships held at Briarwood Country Club in Sun City West, Ariz.
TMU Men’s Golf Places 2nd, Women 5th at GSAC Championships
Join local nonprofit Project Sebastian for an exhilarating day of racing and community support at its Rare Warrior 24 race on Saturday, June 1, at Heritage Park in the heart of Santa Clarita.
June 1: Rare Warrior 24 Race Benefiting Project Sebastian
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Station deputies will be taking part in the “DEA National Drug Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in front of the SCV Sheriff’s Station, located at 26201 Golden Valley Road.
April 27: Drug Take Back Day at SCV Sheriff’s Station
The College of the Canyons Center for Civic and Community Engagement—in collaboration with COC’s Golden Z Club—invites the community to attend the Nonprofit Community Resource Fair on Tuesday, April 30.
April 30: COC Hosts Nonprofit Community Resource Fair
College of the Canyons made quick work of visiting L.A. Valley College in a shortened 11-3 home victory that came on a day in which the program unveiled its newly named Michele Jenkins Softball Team Room during a pre-game dedication ceremony.
Lady Cougs Outslug L.A. Valley 11-3
For aspiring scientists at The Master’s University, taking up a student research project is no small commitment.
Retired Professor Continues to Mentor Aspiring TMU Scientists
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal.
Public Health Urges Residents to Avoid Vietnamese Hemorrhoid Cream
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond hosted a California Apprenticeship Summit Wednesday to raise awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and career technical education pathways that connect California’s youth to high-wage, high-growth career opportunities.
State Apprenticeship Summit Connects Youth to High-Wage Opportunities
College of the Canyons student-athletes Nichole Muro (softball) and Angelo Aleman (baseball) have been named the COC Athletic Department's Women's and Men's Student-Athletes of the Week for the period running April 8-13.
COC Names Nichole Muro, Angelo Aleman Athletes of the Week
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Wednesday his bill improving transparency between parents and schools’ sexual education curricula passed out of the Senate Education Committee.
Wilk’s Sex Education Transparency Bill Clears Senate Committee
1945 - Actors Harry & Olive Carey sell Saugus ranch after 29 years; now Tesoro del Valle [story]
Carey Ranch
The 76.6-mile-long Antelope Valley Line has the third-highest ridership in Metrolink’s system with an estimated average of 9,000 passengers daily. However, the uneven terrain and single-tracking along the line in some areas forces trains to travel at a slower speed which results in an estimated travel time of approximately one hour between Santa Clarita and Union Station.
Metrolink to Hold Public Meetings on AV Line Capacity, Improvements
Team Dragon Eyes, affectionately known as TDE, is gearing up to host its highly anticipated Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival race on Saturday, June 1 at Castaic Lake, Lower Lagoon.
June 1: Team Dragon Eyes to Host Fifth Annual Dragonboat Festival Race
This year marks the 20th year that the city of Santa Clarita has been hosting the annual Bike to Work Challenge. The community is invited to celebrate by riding a bike to work the week of May 13, and stopping by a pit stop on Thursday, May 16.
Party at the Pit Stop, City Paves Way for 20th Annual Bike to Work Challenge
Ready to take control of your financial future? Join the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs Center for Financial Empowerment for the next installment in the Lunch & Learn Financial Capability Month webinar series, "Understanding Credit.
Online Financial Workshops with County DCBA
The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band will perform a "Starry Might" concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday May 4. The concert, under the direction of Tim Durand, will be held at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
May 4: SCV Concert Band Presents ‘Starry Night’ at CTG
After a record-setting 2023 combatting organized retail crime, the California Highway Patrol continues to aggressively disrupt and dismantle illegal operations throughout California.
CHP Continues Organized Retail Crime Crackdown, Recovers $4.2M in Goods
Celebrate Earth Day on Monday, April 22 with California State Parks at any of the 280 unique park units across the state. State Parks has numerous Earth Day-themed events planned. They include in-person activities such as guided walks and hikes, workdays and a bioblitz, as well as virtual programming with a live dive broadcast exploring the hidden world of the ocean.
April 22: Celebrate Earth Day at California State Parks
1930 - Telephone switchboard operator Louise Gipe, heroine of the 1928 St. Francis Dam disaster, tries & fails to kill herself over an unrequited love [story]
Louise Gipe
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department’s Major Crimes Bureau Detectives worked closely with Century Station Detectives after learning of a serial robbery crew committing crimes throughout Los Angeles County. 
Serial Robbery Crew Arrested
Join the Samuel Dixon Family Health Center for their second annual Cornhole Tournament fundraiser where all proceeds will support mental health services to anyone in need.
May 18: Samuel Dixon Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser
California State University, Northridge will confer honorary doctorates on four alumni, all respected leaders in their fields, at the university’s commencement ceremonies next month.
CSUN to Confer Honorary Degrees on Business & Education Leaders, All Alumni
On Saturday, April 20, 2024 Valencia High School Theatre will host the 104th DTASC (Drama Teachers’ Association of Southern California) Shakespeare Festival.
April 20: 104th DTASC Shakespeare Festival at Valencia High School
The Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity, in partnership with Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, launched the Commercial Acquisition Fund to provide capital to countywide non-profit organizations, helping acquire and revitalize commercial spaces within local communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.   
County Launches Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits
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