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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Big-rig Collision on I-5 Near Pyramid Results in Fatality
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2013

A fiery fatal crash reduced Interstate 5 to one lane Tuesday morning, while emergency responders and California Highway Patrol officials manage the scene. The closure is expected to last for a “minimum of four hours,” according to Newhall Station CHP Officer John Lutz, who spoke with KHTS at approximately...

Driver Shaves It Too Close at Valencia Supercuts
Monday, Aug 26, 2013

A vehicle crashed into a Supercuts salon on McBean Parkway Monday at 9:40 a.m. The collision occurred when the motorist’s sandal got caught on the accelerator as she was parking into a parking space in the Promenade Town Center on McBean Parkway, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station...

Traffic Fatality Leads to Manslaughter Charge
Thursday, Aug 22, 2013

A Stevenson Ranch woman accused of killing a motorcyclist while allegedly driving under the influence, is being arraigned Thursday in Los Angeles County Superior Court in San Fernando. Crockett turned herself in and was arrested Wednesday, a California Highway Patrol spokesman said. “He died (Wednesday)”...

City Adding Safety Measures to Crash-prone Sand Canyon Road
Monday, Aug 19, 2013

The city of Santa Clarita is hoping roadwork will improve the safety of Sand Canyon Road, where several traffic collisions and deaths have occurred. “In the past 10 years, from 2003 to 2013, 271 traffic accidents and seven deaths have occurred on Sand Canyon Road, “ said Deputy Josh Dubin of the...

Stevenson Ranch Woman Faces Charges for DUI Crash
Monday, Aug 12, 2013

A Stevenson Ranch woman was booked on a DUI charge Sunday after a collision left a man with major injuries. Suzette L. Crockett, 46, of Stevenson Ranch, was held Sunday night at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station in lieu of $100,000 bail, according to Sheriff’s Station records. At approximately...

Collision at Hillsborough, Decoro Knocks Out Power
Tuesday, Jul 30, 2013

Driver is extracted. Photo: Terry Barrett A traffic collision took out an entire intersection’s power Monday afternoon. “Two cars collided in the intersection of Decoro Drive and Hillsborough Parkway at 5:20 p.m,” said William Formica, a Santa Clarita Valley sheriff’s deputy. “One vehicle...

Hit-and-Run Knocks Out Power in Canyon Country
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013

Update 7/24/2013, LASD: Deputy Sheriff’s from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station found the original cause of the downed power lines which caused a transformer to explode sparking a small brush fire in Canyon Country. In the rear parking lot at the 26700 block of Ruether Avenue, there was...

Wednesday, Jul 17, 2013

A traffic collision on the southbound side of Whites Canyon Road near Nadal in Canyon Country left a San Gabriel Police Department officer in serious but stable condition. The southbound side of Whites Canyon Road is expected to be shut down for several hours as a result of a traffic investigation, said...

Fatality on 14 Freeway; Backed Up for Miles
Saturday, Jun 29, 2013

A person has died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision on the northbound 14 Freeway in the Agua Dulce area. The trouble began Saturday at about 11:25 a.m. when a big-rig struck a woman who was outside of her vehicle, on the side of the freeway just north of Agua Dulce Canyon Road. One or...

Woman Ejected in I-5 Crash, Castaic Area
Wednesday, Jun 26, 2013

UPDATE from photojournalist Rick McClure: Eight people were injured late Wednesday morning in a collision on Interstate 5 just south of Parker Road, which involved an overturned SUV.  Three patients were airlifted to the UCLA Medical Center.   Original story: A collision on southbound 1-5 near...

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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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