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1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston


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Broadside Collision in Decoro, Copper Hill Intersection
Monday, Oct 17, 2011

Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com A two-car collision was reported Monday at 4:51 p.m. in the intersection of Copper Hill Drive and Decoro Drive in Valencia. The collision involved a white Ford Expedition which appeared to have broadsided a four-door Honda Civic. Lt. Tom Bryski of the SCV Sheriff’s...

Saturday, Oct 15, 2011

[California Highway Patrol] – Today’s youth are tomorrow’s future, and we should make it our mission to do everything in our power to protect them on the road.  For young drivers between the ages of 15-20 years old, traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for teens in America. ...

Highway 126 Driver Killed in Collision with Big-rig
Friday, Oct 14, 2011

A 50-year-old Ventura County man was killed Friday morning when a big-rig driver swerved to avoid another vehicle and crashed into him on State Route 126 near Fillmore. The collision occurred at 11:20 a.m. The victim’s name has not been released pending notification of next of kin. He lived in...

Woman, 20, Killed in Midnight Crash on Hasley
Sunday, Oct 9, 2011

An 20-year-old woman sustained fatal injuries late Saturday night when she crashed into a telephone pole in the 30000 block of Hasley Canyon Road in Castaic. Devon Murth Coroner’s officials identified the victim as Devon Murth of Castaic.  According to her Facebook profile, she attended West Ranch...

Monday, Oct 3, 2011

A 10-year-old boy was struck by a car Monday shortly after 4 p.m. near the intersection of Crossglade Avenue and Pleasantdale Street in Canyon Country. The boy apparently did not receive life-threatening injuries. Paramedics treated him at the scene and decided to airlift him from Sierra Vista Junior...

Still No Positive ID in Lake Hughes Crash
Sunday, Oct 2, 2011

Melvin Gelfand While signs point to 88-year-old Melvin Gelfand of Los Angeles as the victim, coroner’s officials still have not positively identified the body found Thursday evening in a ravine off of Lake Hughes Road. “That’s who it looks like, based on the vehicle,” an investigator...

Possible ID of Car Owner in Earlier Lake Hughes Crash
Saturday, Oct 1, 2011

Lavau's blue Toyota Camry landed almost directly on top of the silver Corolla that was already at the bottom of the ravine. Coroner’s officials were still trying Saturday to determine the identity of a body found Thursday evening in a car at the bottom of a ravine north of Castaic. The Associated...

1 Dead, 1 Alive at Week-old Crash Site on Lake Hughes
Friday, Sep 30, 2011

Lavau's blue Toyota Camry landed almost directly on top of the silver Corolla that was already at the bottom of the ravine. Watch the video report: http://scvnews.com/?p=19994 ——————— Two unrelated collisions in precisely the same remote mountain location northeast of Castaic have left...

VIDEO: 1 Dead, 1 Alive at Week-old Crash Site on Lake Hughes

Two unrelated collisions in precisely the same remote mountain location northeast of Castaic have left one man dead and another man injured but alive after a week in the wilderness.   Read the full story here: http://scvnews.com/?p=19908

Sheriff: Wrong-way Crash Driver on Rye Wasn’t DUI
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2011

Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com. Click image to enlarge. The wrong-way driver in a spectacular collision that shut down part of westbound Rye Canyon for several hours Feb. 9 wasn’t driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol as sheriff deputies initially suspected. Instead, deputies...

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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
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
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
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