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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Trucker Killed in Gorman-area Big Rig Crash
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014

A fatal big-rig crash in Gorman left one dead and another injured Tuesday morning. Dominador B. Oropilla, 55, of Mesa, Ariz., was driving a big rig northbound in the far right lane of Interstate 5, just south of Highway 138, around 6:40 a.m. when the crash occurred, according to CHP reports. Oropilla,...

Motorcyclist Dies in Crash on Soledad
Friday, Mar 21, 2014

UPDATE: The 34-year-old motorcyclist who was reportedly killed in a collision in Canyon Country Thursday has been identified as Kenneth George Burt Jr., said Craig Harvey, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner.   [KHTS] – A motorcyclist was killed Thursday evening in...

Pursuit of Stolen Car Ends in Crash; 2 Arrested
Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014

[KHTS] – Two people suspected of stealing a car were taken to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital after a brief police pursuit ended in a crash without serious injury Wednesday afternoon. The two suspects, who were not injured in the crash, are expected to be booked on auto theft charges, a Santa...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, February 14, 2014
Friday, Feb 14, 2014

One man is fighting for his life after a two-car collision in Valencia. The Hart Boys basketball team finished the season undefeated in a game seen on SCVTV. Students may have had the day off from school Friday, but their teachers didn’t. About 800 Hart District teachers and faculty attended...

Man, 20, Receives Life-threatening Injuries in Crash

A 20-year-old sustained massive injuries in a Friday-afternoon traffic collision in Valencia. The collision that occurred on Copperhill Drive. Streets were shut down in the area as deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station conducted their traffic investigation. Preliminary information...

Big Rig Overturns, Spills Oil at Rye Canyon
Sunday, Jan 19, 2014

[KHTS] – Part of a big rig overturned Sunday morning, resulting in oil leakage and the closure of all lanes in the vicinity of The Old Road and Rye Canyon Road at the entrance to the Valencia Industrial Center. California Highway Patrol received a call about the second tank of a two-tanker big...

Crash on San Francisquito Sends 3 to Hospital
Saturday, Jan 18, 2014

[KHTS] – A solo car crash led to three people being transported to the hospital Saturday morning. The silver Ford Focus overturned around 9 a.m. on San Francisquito Canyon Road about five miles north of Copper Hill. One person was trapped in the vehicle but was extracted. Two people were transported...

School Board Member Involved in Injury Collision
Friday, Jan 10, 2014

Two collisions left two men hospitalized at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital on Friday, Sheriff’s Station officials said. Hart School District board member Joe Messina said he was driving eastbound on Creekside Road around 4:45 p.m. Friday when a bicyclist crossed the road in front of him. “This...

2 Young Santa Claritans Killed in Highway 14 Crash
Monday, Nov 11, 2013

Robert Corona and Nicole Hoffman [KHTS] – A traffic collision in the desert claimed the lives of two Santa Clarita residents over the weekend, according to one of the victim’s family members. Nicole Hoffman, 19, and Robert Corona, 25, both of Santa Clarita, were involved in a collision on their...

Vehicle Overturns on Valencia Blvd.
Thursday, Oct 10, 2013

Photo: SCVTV [KHTS] – Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, just before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. The incident was reported as a single vehicle rollover and no one was transported to the hospital, according...

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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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