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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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County Treasurer Reminds Property Owners of Upcoming Delinquency Date
Wednesday, Mar 29, 2023

Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector, reminds property owners that the second installment of the 2022-23 Annual Secured Property Taxes becomes delinquent if not received by 5 p.m. Pacific Time or United States Postal Service postmarked on or before Monday, April 10. “To avoid late penalties,...

Families to Receive Child Tax Credits Starting July 15
Monday, May 17, 2021

By Brandi Buchman WASHINGTON (CN) — Funds will start flowing to millions of kids and their families beginning July 15 courtesy of the newly expanded Child Tax Credit, the White House announced Monday. Though it is temporary, the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of the Treasury will issue...

Jan. 9: Zonta Lifeforward Virtual Tax Workshop
Tuesday, Jan 5, 2021

A tax workshop titled, “Understand the Basics – Whether You Prepare Your Own or Not,” will be hosted via Zoom by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley. Attendees will learn how income taxes are calculated and obtain answers to their income tax questions. They will also be made aware of common...

Feb. 15: Zonta Hosting LifeForward Tax Season Workshop
Thursday, Feb 6, 2020

Laura Troost. Photo credit ©schlickart ©lindsay schlick ©brian schlick A workshop, hosted by Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, will help participants understand guidelines for filing State and Federal taxes to include any updated requirements. You will be able to “Understand the Basics – Whether...

CSUN Clinic Awarded Grant to Expand Cost-Free Tax Preparation Services
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2019

California State University, Northridge’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic has been awarded a CSU5+ VITA grant for $351,750 by the state of California to continue helping low-income taxpayers manage their finances through cost-free tax preparation services. The grant focuses on the collaboration...

April 23: California Tax Freedom Day
Thursday, Apr 19, 2018

(SACRAMENTO) – Californians who filed tax returns this week must unfortunately wait nearly a week longer until they’ve collectively earned enough money to pay off their total tax bill for the year. Calculated annually by the Tax Foundation, Tax Freedom Day is the day when Americans have...

Jan. 20: Zonta Women’s Workshop on Taxes
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017

A workshop to help participants understand and file their taxes is scheduled for the January LifeForward workshop hosted by Zonta Club of SCV. The free women’s workshop is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Savia Community Center, 23780 Newhall Ave. The workshop will help...

Runner Rips Dems on Fire Prevention Fee
Tuesday, Jul 18, 2017

George Runner today issued the following statement in response to the Legislature’s approval of AB 398, which suspends the so-called “Fire Prevention Fee” until 2031. “For six years, ruling Democrats have extorted money in the form of a fire tax from hundreds of thousands of rural...

Lookup Table to Help When Filling Out California Income Tax Return
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017

If you still haven’t filed your state income taxes, at least one part will be simple: you or your tax preparer can easily figure out the amount of use tax you owe with the use tax lookup table included in your California income tax return instructions. You may owe use tax on items you purchased online,...

Feb. 10 – 17: Applications for TV Projects, Non-Transferable Tax Credits Open
Monday, Jan 16, 2017

The application window for Non-Transferable Tax Credits for TV Projects is open from February 10 to February 17, 2017. The tax credits apply to the following: 1. Relocating TV Series 2. TV Projects – New TV Series, TV Pilots, MOWs, Mini-series, Recurring TV Series. (Note: All pilots and new TV...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
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 in 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
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