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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Midnight Crash on Bouquet Sends 1 Person to Hospital
Friday, Mar 8, 2013

Video and reporting by  Rick McClure for SCVNews.com   A rollover collision late Thursday night on rain-slickened Bouquet Canyon Road just south of Blue Cloud Road sent one person to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial  Hospital. In this video, Los Angeles County firefighters from Station 111 work to...

Suspected Drunk Driver Kills Man Walking Across Freeway
Sunday, Mar 3, 2013

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a fatal Interstate 5 vehicle vs. pedestrian collision that occurred early Saturday morning. A Pasadena man who was driving a 2003 Toyota Tacoma struck and killed a man who was walking across the southbound lanes of Interstate 5, north of Rye Canyon Road, at approximately...

Person Hit by Cars on Freeway, Suffers Head Injury
Saturday, Feb 16, 2013

A pedestrian suffered head trauma Friday night when struck by two or three cars on southbound Interstate 5, just north of Highway 126. No identifying characteristics (age, gender, residence) of the injured person have been released, nor is it known what he or she was doing on the freeway – although...

Thursday, Feb 14, 2013

A 15-year-old bicyclist is in critical condition at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital after being struck by a 17-year-old in an SUV. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and sustained life-threatening injuries. The crash occurred Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fairview Drive and...

Woman Hurt When Car Hits Pole, Tumbles Down Embankment
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2013

Photos and reporting by Rick McClure for SCVNews.com   A woman was injured Tuesday when her car struck a utility pole and fell down a 20-foot embankment on Vasquez Canyon Road, about one-quarter mile west of Sierra Highway. Los Angeles County Firefighters responded to the crash and extracted the...

Trucker Injured When Rig Overturns in Castaic
Monday, Feb 11, 2013

Photos and reporting by Rick McClure for SCVNews.com   The driver of a tractor-trailer was injured Monday when his truck overturned on the Lake Hughest Road off-ramp from Interstate 5 in Castaic. The incident was reported at 12:06 p.m. A Los Angeles County Fire Department Hazmat team was called...

I-5 Shut Over Grapevine; Local Crash Knocks Out Power
Friday, Feb 8, 2013

A multi-car pileup snarled Interstate 5 north of Gorman just as Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol were preparing to shut the freeway due to heavy snow. As many as two dozen vehicles were involved in a collision on southbound I-5 that left two people with moderate injuries, four with minor injuries...

1 Dead as SUV Rear-ends Parked Big-rig Near Templin
Sunday, Feb 3, 2013

UPDATE by Allison Pari, AM-1220 KHTS: California Highway Patrol officials have identified the three people involved in the fatal collison on the Interstate 5 north near Templin Highway, early Sunday, Feb. 3. James Butterbaugh, 25, of Bakersfield was driving a 2007 Honda Pilot when it collided with a...

Tuesday, Jan 29, 2013

A Sigalert was issued Tuesday due to a jack knifed big-rig and fuel spill blocking all northbound lanes of Highway 14 at Escondido Canyon Road, forcing traffic to get by using the right shoulder. The incident was reported at 5:43 a.m. and initially involved two big-rigs and another vehicle, which were...

1 Dead, 2 Injured in Sierra Highway Crash (Video)
Saturday, Jan 26, 2013

Update from David Perez, AM-1220 KHTS: Coroner officials have identified Rigoberto Conchas, 52, of Agua Dulce as the driver who died on the scene of a Saturday afternoon collision on Sierra Highway. An autopsy and toxicology report is scheduled for Tuesday.   Original story: An Agua Dulce man died...

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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 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]
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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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