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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]
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Porsche Denies Fault in Paul Walker Death
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015

German auto maker Porsche is disavowing culpability in the crash that claimed the lives of actor Paul Walker and driver Roger Rodas in Santa Clarita two years ago. “As we have said before, we are very sad whenever anyone is hurt in a Porsche vehicle, but we believe the authorities’ reports in this...

LASD: Walker-Rodas Crash Blamed on Excessive Speed
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014

[KHTS] – Commander Mike Parker of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced the results of the investigation for the crash that killed actor Paul Walker and driver Roger Rodas in November. Los Angeles County Sheriff’s traffic collision experts have determined the vehicle was traveling...

Fast & Furious 7’s Release Delayed 9 Months
Monday, Dec 23, 2013

Photo published Sunday night by Vin Diesel. Click to enlarge. Actor Vin Diesel announced on his Facebook page Sunday night that “Fast & Furious 7,” in which he co-stars with the late Paul Walker, will be released April 10, 2015. That’s a delay of nine months from the original release date...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, December 9, 2013
Monday, Dec 9, 2013

In this episode: Highlights from the CIF Southern Section Northern Division football championship between the Hart Indians and the Valencia Vikings. Also: A memorial car meet thrown together on Facebook drew thousands of people to Santa Clarita over the weekend, and the all-day event went off with relatively...

Walker-Rodas Visitor Arrested on Concealed Gun Charge
Sunday, Dec 8, 2013

[KHTS] – Sheriff’s Department officials deployed dozens of deputies, reservists and volunteers Sunday to Santa Clarita in an effort to control anticipated crowds at an unsanctioned memorial at the fatal crash site of Paul Walker and Roger Rodas. Deputies arrested a man on a concealed weapon charge...

Thousands Pay Respects to Walker, Rodas at Crash Site

[KHTS] – An impromptu memorial service and car meet drew tens of thousands of people to Santa Clarita on Sunday to pay their respects to the late actor Paul Walker and driver Roger Rodas. Walker and Rodas died in a fiery crash Nov. 30, when Rodas, traveling at what officials called a “very high...

Paul Walker, James Dean: SCV Deja Vu | Commentary by Alan Pollack

Dr. Alan Pollack It’s as if lightning has struck twice in the Santa Clarita Valley. The tragic auto crash resulting in the deaths of “Fast & Furious” movie star Paul Walker and his friend and former racing partner Roger Rodas – co-owner of the Valencia car customization and race prep...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, December 6, 2013
Friday, Dec 6, 2013

In this episode: The thief was likely looking for a souvenir but Detectives who investigated a theft from the Paul Walker crash site Saturday have one man in custody and are ready to arrest a second; Friday night the Hart indians football team will be looking for its ninth CIF championship While the...

Delays and Road Restrictions Due to Walker, Rodas Memorial

Paul Walker – Roger Rodas The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station and the City of Santa Clarita recommend the public avoid the Rye Canyon Business Park if at all possible on Sunday, December 8, 2013. A large number of people have stated via social media their intentions to visit the site on...

Roof Panel of Rodas-Walker Death Car Stolen; Arrest Made
Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

File photo of Rodas’ Porsche prior to the crash. [KHTS] – A man suspected of stealing a roof panel from the Porsche in the fatal crash of Paul Walker and Roger Rodas is in custody, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials. Jameson Witty, 18, of Tujunga, was booked...

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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
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
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