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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Wilk Introduces Resolution Opposing ‘Pay-Per-Mile’ Tax
Monday, Apr 9, 2018

Sacramento – California Senator Scott Wilk (R-Antelope Valley) has introduced Senate Resolution 103, urging the Legislature to abandon the pursuit of a “pay-per-mile” tax on California motorists. “Every workday over 200,000 commuters leave the Antelope and Victor valleys for work,”...

SB 1 Funds Allow Caltrans to Add Many Overdue Road Improvements
Friday, Apr 6, 2018

SACRAMENTO — Caltrans submitted its 2018 State Highway Operations and Protection Program to the California State Legislature. The four-year program contains nearly 1,000 projects — $18 billion worth — and more than $7 billion more than the 2016 SHOPP, due to the passage of Senate Bill 1...

March 27: City Council Special, Regular Meetings
Monday, Mar 26, 2018

The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its next Special and Regular Meetings at City Hall on Tuesday evening, March 27. A Special Meeting in closed session will precede the Regular Meeting at 5 p.m., followed by the Regular Meeting in open session. The meetings will be held at City Hall’s City...

Women in Transportation Names Caltrans Chief ‘Man of the Year’
Friday, Feb 2, 2018

Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty has received the Women’s Transportation Seminar 2017 Honorable Ray LaHood (“Man of the Year”) Award from the Sacramento chapter for his leadership and commitment to advance women and minorities within Caltrans. “Under Director Dougherty’s leadership,...

Wider Striping Part of Senate Bill 1, Provides Motorists Better View in Darkness
Thursday, Nov 16, 2017

STOCKTON – In this Caltrans News Flash, you get an up-close look as Caltrans transitions from 4-inch wide stripes to 6-inch wide stripes on the state highways, providing motorists with a better view of the road in darkness or inclement weather such as rain, snow and fog. A key step in the process is...

Caltrans Seeking Public Input for State of Good Repair Program
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017

Caltrans is seeking input on the draft guidelines for the State of Good Repair (SGR) Program that will provide $105 million annually to the State Transit Assistance (STA) allocation, and will fund eligible transit maintenance, rehabilitation and capital projects. Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair...

Feds Award California $274.5M for Beating Road Project Launch Deadlines
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2017

SACRAMENTO — The federal government has awarded California $274.5 million in extra transportation funding for meeting all of its deadlines for federally funded projects, Caltrans officials announced Wednesday. “California has a reputation for maximizing its federal funding and successfully launching...

More Than 30 Caltrans “Fix-it-First” Projects Accelerated by SB 1
Thursday, Aug 17, 2017

Caltrans announced Thursday that 32 major “fix-it-first” transportation projects can be accelerated a year earlier than planned thanks to anticipated funding from Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. The advancement is possible due to nearly $690 million in funding...

June 26-27: Caltrans Planning Grants Workshops
Thursday, Jun 22, 2017

Caltrans has scheduled workshops in Los Angeles and Sacramento for June 26 and June 27 respectively to allow Californians to help shape how planning grants will be allocated under Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Signed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in April, the landmark...

Wilk Urging Governor to Veto Transportation Legislation
Tuesday, Apr 25, 2017

Senator Scott Wilk Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Antelope Valley, Monday urged Governor Jerry Brown to reconsider his support of legislation hiking the gas tax and veto Senate Bill 1. In early April, Democratic leaders in Sacramento pushed through the largest gas tax increase in state history bilking Californian’s...

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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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