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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Lanes to be Closed on Golden Valley for Construction
Wednesday, Jan 13, 2016

File Photo from Dec. 2015 On Friday, Jan. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon, motorists should expect slight traffic delays on Golden Valley Road at SR-14 due to lane closures for construction on the Golden Valley Road Bridge widening project. During this time, the westbound lane on Golden Valley Road will be closed...

Fatal Crash Victim ID’d as Valencia Man
Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016

[KHTS] – A Valencia man has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash that occurred on the westbound I-210 transition road to the northbound I-5 Monday afternoon. At approximately 4:05 p.m., 47-year-old Pablo E. Gratas’s 2002 Toyota Camry collided into the guardrail that borders the...

County to Look at Bouquet Canyon Road Safety
Monday, Jan 11, 2016

Officials will have 30 days to map out new ways to improve safety on Bouquet Canyon Road after county supervisors approved a move to look harder road safety. On a motion for Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will direct the Department of Public Works to work...

Car Fire Stalls Traffic on the SR-14

Officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to a car fire on the northbound SR-14 freeway at Newhall Avenue Monday afternoon. Preliminary reports indicate that a silver BMW collided with a tree and caught on fire. The fire has been put out and the blaze did not spread to the...

El Nino Prompts Officials to Assist Homeless Living in Riverbeds
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016

As the first significant El Niño storms of the season hit Los Angeles, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is continuing its months-long outreach mission to assist homeless persons living in local riverbeds. This short video offers a first-hand perspective on the work being done by the Community...

Tips for Staying Safe on the Road During Flash Flooding

In anticipation of possible flash flooding for the Santa Clarita Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has issued some tips for staying safe on the road during times of flooding. There will be “periods of heavy rain and a threat of mud and debris flows near recent burn areas through...

Teen Identified as Victim in Single Car Crash
Monday, Jan 4, 2016

Updated Monday, Jan. 4 at 3:55 p.m. [KHTS] –The victim of the fatal crash which occurred on Bouquet Canyon Road Monday morning has been identified as a Leona Valley teenager. Elena L. Kramer, 19, of Leona Valley, lost control of her 1999 Ford Mustang for an unknown reason at approximately 8:25...

2 Airlifted After Driver Reportedly Suffers Seizure
Sunday, Dec 20, 2015

Two people were airlifted after a driver reportedly suffered a seizure and crashed into oncoming traffic Sunday afternoon in Agua Dulce. A total of five people were injured in the crash, two, a husband and wife, were airlifted and three were taken by ambulance, according to Los Angeles County Fire Capt....

DUI Checkpoint to Be Conducted Friday in County-SCV
Wednesday, Dec 16, 2015

A sobriety checkpoint will be set up on Friday by the California Highway Patrol Newhall Area Office as a way to deter driving under the influence. On Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, the checkpoint will be set up in an undisclosed location in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. The checkpoint will begin...

CHP Reminding Drivers of How to Handle Collisions
Wednesday, Nov 18, 2015

The California Highway Patrol is reminding Santa Clarita residents of what is required of them by law if they are involved in a traffic collision. No matter how severe the crash may be, both parties should pull to the right shoulder of the road and have passengers stay in the vehicles to ensure their...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening ribbon cutting at Hammer & Nails, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.
Jan. 16: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Hammer & Nails
The Feeding Futures Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at the Newhall Family Theatre. Join the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry for this special inaugural event to kick off the capital campaign for the new pantry.
Feb. 8: Feeding Futures Gala to Benefit SCV Food Pantry
The 12th annual SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m. Chili cookers will be preparing their spicy specialties on the patio of the SCV Senior Center.
Feb. 7: SCV  Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off
In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.
CHP’s ‘Operation Holiday Watch’ Nabs Retail Theft Criminals
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced an opportunity to join its Advisory Boards. Advisory Boards will play a critical role in helping ensure that the District Attorney’s Office remains informed and responsive to issues of concern to various communities and interest groups in Los Angeles County. The application process is open to all interested residents.
Join a L.A. County District Attorney’s Office Advisory Board
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.
CHP’s Mission for a New Year: Drive Safely Into 2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues the residential No Burn Day Alerts for the weekend, with the latest alert issued for Saturday, Dec. 28 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 28: AQMD No Burn Days Continue in SCV
Step back in time to an era of glamour and grace at Bridge to Home’s 2025 Soup for the Soul Gala, "Roaring Into a New Era." Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the dazzling 1920s.
Soup for The Soul 2025 Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers
Visit the Valencia Public Library, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 3-4 p.m. for a concert with Paul Stein, the esteemed violinist formerly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony.
Jan. 12: Valencia Public Library Presents ‘New Year Harmony’
As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
California Highway Patrol Highlights New Laws for 2025
The Hart District Variety Showcase, a fundraiser for the Wm. S. Hart Education Foundation, will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at Saugus High School.
Feb. 28: WiSH Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Talent Showcase
As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we've made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily.
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Mission Opera, Joshua R. Wentz, artistic director, is the winner of The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 in the professional division for its production of "Susannah." The ensemble was selected from applications reviewed from throughout the United States.
Mission Opera wins The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is sponsoring Senate Bill 48, legislation that aims to keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents off California campuses by establishing a one-mile radius safe zone around schools, as well as protect against the use of school data for deportation efforts.
Senate Bill 48 to Keep ICE Agents Off School Campuses
The nonprofit Friends of the Library is looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in helping the Friends of the Library Program to work together and benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.
Friends of the Library Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers
The convenience store owner had said that six out of 10 people who entered his business came to steal. Sacramento County officials said that larger corporate businesses might be able to survive under those circumstances, but not smaller operations. Small businesses form the country’s economic foundation, and they needed state law to change.
Crime, Social Media Dominant Themes for New Laws Coming to California
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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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
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