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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Fatal Crash Claims Playa Del Rey Man Near Chiquito Canyon Road
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016

A Playa Del Rey man died in a single-vehicle crash on Chiquito Canyon Road north of Highway 126 on Thursday at approximately 12:13 a.m., according to California Highway Patrol. “For an unknown reason, the party failed to negotiate a right curve in the roadway and allowed his Volvo to drift to the left,...

Golden Valley Bridge Partial Opening to Shift Traffic
Thursday, Mar 31, 2016

Traffic along Golden Valley Road Bridge at the State Route 14 freeway will be shifted from the south side of the existing bridge to the north side of the newly constructed side of the bridge on the morning of Wednesday, April 6, 2016. One through lane and left-turning lane will remain open in each direction. These...

Driver in Fatal Crash ID’d
Friday, Mar 18, 2016

Authorities have identified the 21-year-old victim of a fatal crash Thursday on Soledad Canyon Road. Christian Zambrano was pronounced dead at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital after the single-vehicle collision occurred around 1 a.m. Thursday on Soledad Canyon Road and Valley Center Drive near Greenbrier...

Big Rig Goes Over Side of I-5 Truck Route
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

A big rig went through the railing on the southbound side of the Interstate 5 truck route around 1:30 p.m. Friday. The truck ended up near the railroad tracks at the bottom of the embankment, according to CHP officials. It is not affecting traffic at this time and it is unclear whether anyone was injured.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash Victim ID’d
Friday, Feb 12, 2016

The victim of a fatal motorcycle crash which occurred early Thursday on Sierra Highway has been identified as 28-year-old Dale Zack. To see the full story click [here].

Fatal Crash Shuts Down San Francisquito Canyon Road
Friday, Feb 5, 2016

San Francisquito Canyon Road will be shut down for approximately four hours after a motorcycle crash left one person dead. The crash occurred near Stator Lane at approximately 4:15 p.m., according to Officer Preissman of California Highway Patrol Newhall. Only one vehicle was involved but the identity...

Storm Forecasts Prompt Road Closures Sunday
Friday, Jan 29, 2016

File photo of cars on Lake Hughes Road during storms in October 2015.  [LA County Public Works] – Los Angeles County Public Works will be closing some local roads based on current storm forecasts and potential high intensity rainfall this weekend. The following sections of roadways will be closed...

Sheriff Warns Against Street Racing
Monday, Jan 18, 2016

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidents in motor vehicles are the leading cause of death in the U.S. among people aged 16 to 19, which is also the primary age group of street racers. National statistics indicate that for every 1,000 people in street racing, 49 are injured...

Suspected DUI Car Crash Leaves Pro Racer Dead, Another in Jail
Saturday, Jan 16, 2016

A rollover car crash left a professional motorcycle racer dead and another person in custody early Saturday morning. Steven Kirk, 22, has been identified as the man who was killed in the early morning crash, said Lt. David Smith of the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner’s Office. According to...

City Approves Installation of New Stop Signs
Thursday, Jan 14, 2016

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved the installation of stop signs at multiple intersections along the recently opened Golden Valley Road Extension on Tuesday evening. “The recent completion of Golden Valley Road, connecting Newhall Ranch Road and Plum Canyon Road, has...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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