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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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July 4 Driver Had Priors for Battery, Traffic Violations
Friday, Sep 16, 2011

The 23-year-old driver charged with vehicular manslaughter in last year’s “Fourth of July fireworks” collision had been sentenced to anger management classes after being convicted of battery five years ago, court records show. She also received four traffic citations in a 3-year period including...

Driver Arrested in Newhall Gas Station Crash <small>(Video)</small>
Thursday, Sep 15, 2011

Travis Kolbo, the driver in an early morning crash on June 17 that seriously injured a woman and destroyed the awning and several pumps at the Chevron gas station at the corner of Sierra Highway and Newhall Avenue, has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and causing great bodily...

Monday, Sep 12, 2011

A head-on collision Sunday night on Highway 126 in Ventura County resulted in the death of a 15-year-old girl from Bakersfield. The girl was riding in a 2006 Dodge Magnum driven by another juvenile, a 17-year-old boy also from Bakersfield. Their names were not released due to their age. According to...

Wrong-Way DUI Suspect in Head-on Crash on Rye Cyn.
Friday, Sep 9, 2011

Photo by Elliott Cohen for SCVNews.com. Click image to enlarge. Two people were transported to the hospital, one with critical injuries, following a head-on collision that occurred at about 3 p.m. Friday on Rye Canyon Road in the Valencia Industrial Center. A suspected drunk driver was traveling the...

Tuesday, Sep 6, 2011

A bicyclist struck by a Santa Clarita driver Aug. 26 in Lancaster has died. Nathaniel Rippee, 32, of Lancaster, and his wife, Deborah Rippee, 33, were participating in an organized Saturday-morning bike ride when a PT Cruiser and a Honda Odyssey collided in the intersection of Avenue L and 4th Street...

Friday, Sep 2, 2011

Salinas might smell of fertilizer and Fresno might have more crime, but both cities have far safer drivers than Santa Clarita, according to a new study from Allstate Insurance. Accustomed to ranking high on lists for public safety and business friendliness, Santa Clarita can’t claim bragging rights...

Monday, Aug 29, 2011

Sheriff officials are investigating the cause of a crash that injured two cyclists Saturday morning in Lancaster. Sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Dunn said Guizla Morales, 42, of Valencia, was driving a Honda Odyssey westbound on Avenue L at about 8 a.m. when she collided in the middle of an intersection...

Sunday, Aug 28, 2011

Two cyclists injured in a Saturday morning collision in Lancaster did not live in Valencia as previously reported, a Sheriff’s official said Sunday. Sgt. Robert Rush of the Lancaster Sheriff’s office confirmed the identies of  husband-and-wife cyclists Nathan and Deborah Rippy, both in their...

Saturday, Aug 27, 2011

In a scene reminiscent of a fatal collision two years ago on Bouquet Canyon Road, two husband-and-wife cyclists from Valencia were injured Saturday morning in Lancaster when a minivan careened out of control and slammed into their cycling group. The couple was transported to a nearby hospital where the...

Friday, Aug 26, 2011

The trucker who died Thursday when his rig overturned on Interstate 5 near Lake Pyramid has been identified as Frank Arias, 40, of Santa Paula. A spokesman for the county coroner’s office was not aware whether he was independent or driving for a produce or trucking company. Arias was hauling lemons...

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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
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
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