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2013 - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [report]
NTSB report on helicopter crash


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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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Join members of the Santa Clarita City Council, Saugus Union School District and the community for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Northbridge Park Playground on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. at Northbridge Park.
City Unveils Northbridge Park Playground in Partnership with SUSD
The Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery will showcase the group art show, Pet Palooza, Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, March 23 with an opening reception on Saturday, Feb. 22, 5-8 p.m.
Feb. 21-March 23: SCAA to Showcase Pet Palooza Art Show
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, March 29, at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station at 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
March 29: Shredding, Textile Collection Event
California State University, Northridge’s Spring 2025 Cinematheque is collaborating with CSUN’s Department of Africana Studies to celebrate Black History Month with a special series, “Black Cinema: Cultural Labor and Liberation,” featuring two films by acclaimed director Robert Townsend, “The Hollywood Shuffle” and “10,000 Black Men Named George.”
CSUN Cinematheque to Celebrate ‘Black Cinema: Cultural Labor and Liberation’
Among several important topics, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will be Evaluating the First Year of CARE Court in Los Angeles County at the Tuesday, Feb. 11 regular board meeting.
Feb. 11: Supes to Discuss CARE Court
Board & Brush will host a DIY "Mats & Mimosa" workshop, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at Board & Brush, 24417 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
March 2: ‘Mats & Mimosa’ Workshop at Board & Brush
College of the Canyons softball was quick in claiming a pair of non-conference wins on Saturday, Feb. 8, sweeping its doubleheader vs. Imperial Valley College in commanding fashion.
Canyons Sweeps Doubleheader from Imperial Valley in Home Opener
The Open Book will host a local author fair, 2-6 p.m., Saturday, March 1. The Open Book is now accepting applications from authors to participate in the event.
March 1: The Open Book Hosting Local Author Fair
College of the Canyons track and field teams combined for 11 first-place finishes at the annual season-opening Battle of the Regions meet hosted by Bakersfield College on Friday, Feb. 7.
Canyons Track & Field Opens Strong at Battle of the Regions
In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to stay informed and learn about new subjects can be a challenge; which is why I have always been a huge fan of the ease and flexibility of podcasts whether I’m using my AirPods to listen while exercising, playing through the car while driving or tuning in when relaxing at home.
Ken Striplin | Santa Clarita Voices is On Air
ARTree Community Arts Studio has been awarded a city of Santa Clarita Community Services and Arts Grant for 2025, which will allow it to offer its popular Nest: Healing Art Studio program an additional day each month for a year.
ARTree Receives Grant, Facilitating Nest Program
Junior Chamber International of Santa Clarita has announced the return of Get Real: Adulting 101, a fun and interactive financial education simulation for high school juniors and seniors.
March 29: JCI Get Real: Adulting 101 Seeks Sponsors
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of nine productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 16.
Feb. 10-16: Nine Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
Sulphur Springs Union School District is hosting a job fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21 at 27000 Weyerhaeuser Way, Santa Clarita, CA, 91351.
Feb. 21: Sulphur Spring School District Job Fair
2013 - Motion picture helicopter provider David Gibbs of Valencia and two others are killed in crash at Acton movie ranch; Hollywood's deadliest on-set incident since triple-fatal "Twilight Zone Movie" helicopter crash in Valencia in 1982 [report]
NTSB report on helicopter crash
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person.
UPDATE: LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1971, 6:01 a.m. - Sylmar/San Fernando Earthquake centered in Iron Canyon/Sand Canyon [WATCH FILM]
1971 earthquake film
1990 - Rock 'n' Roller Del Shannon, whose hit "Runaway" topped the charts in April 1961, found dead at home in Sand Canyon [story]
Del Shannon
Beginning Saturday, Feb. 8 through Sunday, March 2, customers in Santa Clarita Valley can donate to Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley during checkout at their local Ross Dress for Less store.
Ross Fundraiser Benefits SCV Boys & Girls Club
The Saugus Union School District Asset Management Committee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12.
Feb. 12: Saugus School District Asset Management Committee Meeting
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Feb. 13: Castaic School Board to Receive Chiquita Canyon Landfill Update
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is currently in its 25th anniversary season celebrating its mission to bring fine choral music to the Santa Clarita Valley community.
March 9: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Presents ‘Silver Serenade’
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special meeting in closed session to negotiate the purchase of parcels of land at 5:30 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at City Hall on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
Feb. 11: City Council to Negotiate Land Purchases
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, Feb. 12, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
Jan. 12: COC Board Considers 2025 Goals, Affordable Student Housing
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