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1898 - Birth of Mary S. Ruiz, eldest child of Enrique & Rosaria Ruiz of San Francisquito Canyon; all died in 1928 dam disaster [cemetery census]
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Sheriff Detectives Ask Public to Help Identify Theft Suspects
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives need the public’s help in identifying suspects who have committed a theft from an elderly victim in Santa Clarita. The investigation remains ongoing and information is limited, however anyone with additional information is asked to contact...

SCV Sheriff’s Station Urges Residents to Remain Vigilant Amid String of Thefts
Monday, Mar 6, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has been receiving reports of several thefts in which the victim’s jewelry was stolen while being distracted. These thieves often come in pairs and are primarily targeting elderly residents. Thieves will approach their potential victim and distract...

Detectives Seeking Public’s Help in Identifying Theft Suspects
Thursday, Oct 27, 2022

Detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station need your help in identifying theft suspects. At approximately 1:50 p.m. on Oct. 7, 2022, the suspects pictured used a victim’s stolen credit cards at numerous locations. The suspects are described as a female Hispanic and male White,...

SCV Deputies, Detectives Make Arrests in Retail Theft Crackdown
Monday, Apr 29, 2019

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives and deputies made several arrests for a variety of misdemeanors and felonies during a crackdown on retail theft in the SCV on Thursday. Here’s more of the story from the station’s social media: “Detectives and deputies partnered up,...

Napping Couple Nabbed in Castaic on Vandalism, Drug Charges
Friday, Mar 22, 2019

Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station arrested an unidentified couple in Castaic on felony vandalism and misdemeanor drug and theft charges on Wednesday, station officials reported Friday. Here’s more of the story from the station’s social media: “On Wednesday,...

Deputies Warn of Rise in Catalytic Converter Thefts from Prius Cars
Thursday, Jul 19, 2018

SCV Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Unit deputies and station detectives have noted an increase in the thefts of catalytic converters from cars in Santa Clarita Valley. The favored target of thieves has been the Toyota Prius (2005-2009). If a catalytic converter is stolen, it can be a very costly part...

Deputies Nab Theft Suspect; Remind Residents of Safe Exchange Zones
Thursday, Jun 28, 2018

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station detectives, along with the Special Assignment Team, assisted with the arrest of a suspect who stole a cellphone during an exchange through a social media forum. The following is from the station’s Facebook page: On Monday, June 25, at approximately 5:35...

Man Booked for Alleged Theft, Forgery in Stevenson Ranch
Monday, Jan 22, 2018

A 38-year-old man was arrested on charges including theft and forgery in Stevenson Ranch early Thursday morning. Here’s the story from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s official social media, posted Friday night: Our deputies were proactively patrolling business parking lots...

Crime Blotter: Vehicle Burglary, Grand Theft, Assault in Newhall
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017

Here is the Newhall (Zone 6) Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for the week of 10/16/17 to 10/22/17: 10/16/17, Monday Burglary – 23200 block Maple St., Newhall Person(s) unknown entered the victim’s locked shed and stole tools. Vehicle Burglary – 23200 block Agramonte Dr., Newhall Person(s)...

SC Deputies Arrest 3, Recover Stolen Property in Kern County
Thursday, Sep 28, 2017

From the Facebook Page of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station: Trip into Kern County by SCV Station Detectives leads to three arrests and the recovery of stolen property. Eleven members of the SCV Station Detective Bureau and the Special Assignment Team, traveled to California City Wednesday...

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1898 - Birth of Mary S. Ruiz, eldest child of Enrique & Rosaria Ruiz of San Francisquito Canyon; all died in 1928 dam disaster [cemetery census]
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The city of Santa Clarita is hosting Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, and is looking for residents to volunteer for various projects that benefit local nonprofits, as well as the city.
Oct. 26: Volunteers Still Needed for Make a Difference Day
When the Valencia Vikings entered Foothill League play, the football team had compiled a dismal 0-4 preseason record. Though Valencia had faced some stiff competition, that record did not inspire optimism for foothill league. However, with win after win in league, the team now has an overall record of 4-4 and a sparkling league record of 4-0.
Valencia Football Rises to Top of Foothill League
Voting for open Santa Clarita City Council seats will look different this year.
Ken Striplin | Vote Santa Clarita
The city of Santa Clarita will hold Spooktacular Community Hike Saturday, Oct. 26, at 9 a.m. at Whitney Canyon, 20303 Newhall Ave., Santa Clarita, 91321.
Oct. 26: Santa Clarita Spooktacular Community Hike
Los Angeles County Parks this Halloween season will be transformed into haunted houses and Trick or Treat Villages.
L.A. County Parks Trick or Treat Villages
To help understand the needs of the community and determine the best use of Community Development Block Grant funds, the city of Santa Clarita invites residents to participate in the annual Community Needs Assessment survey.
Residents Encouraged to Participate in Housing, Development Survey
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Associated Student Government on Oct. 23 at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country Campus, Takeda Science Center, Room CCLB 308, 17200 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita, CA 91351. The open session will begin at 3:15 p.m.
Oct. 23: COC Board of Trustees/ASG Joint Meeting
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at this spooky Business After Hours Mixer, alongside other business leaders from the Santa Clarita Valley, for an exclusive networking event at Eternal Valley Memorial Park and Mortuary on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 20: SCV Chambers Business After Hours Mixer at Eternal Valley
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Oct. 23, beginning with a closed session at 6 p.m., followed by an open session at 7 p.m.
Oct. 23: Hart Board Regular Meeting
Antelope Valley Medical Center, in partnership with CarepathRx have announced the opening of an integrated, comprehensive Infusion Suite to benefit our local patient population located in Lancaster, California.
AV Medical Center Announces Opening of New Infusion Suite
The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation will host the Third Annual Touch-A-Truck event on Satuday, Nov. 2, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Park in Saugus.
Nov. 2: Touch-A-Truck Event at Central Park
At Gilchrist Farm this Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. the Saugus High School Halloween Band brings seasonal spirit to life with a special performance at the annual Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Patch.
Oct. 27: Saugus High Halloween Band Perform at Gilchrist Farm Harvest Festival
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a special closed session meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 5 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at City Hall,for property negotiations on three parcels of land in various locations in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Oct. 22: City Council to Hold Closed Session Meeting for Land Talks
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Oct. 21 to Saturday, Oct. 26.
Oct. 21-26: Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
2007 - Buckweed fire chars 38,356 acres, destroys 21 homes in Canyon Country and Agua Dulce [story]
Buckweed Fire
1873 - Santa Barbara lawyers Charles Fernald and J.T. Richards purchase Rancho San Francisco (75 square miles of SCV) for $33,000, or 69 cents an acre, in a sheriff's sale [story]
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1945 - Acton Hotel, est. 1890, burns down; arson is suspected [story]
Acton hotel fire
Metro, in partnership with the California Department of Transportation, has rescheduled a critical scoping meeting to collect public input on potential improvements to State Route 14, the Antelope Valley Freeway.
Nov. 16: Metro, CalTrans Reschedule SR-14 Scoping Meeting in Santa Clarita
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department encourages teens :and their parents to talk about the importance of following the rules of the road and driving responsibly.
LASD: Parents Are Key to Keeping Teens Safe Behind the Wheel
With a Red Flag Warning in effect through Saturday, Oct. 19, at 6 p.m., the County of Los Angeles Fire Department has implemented its augmented staffing plan by ordering additional staffing and pre‑deployment of ground and aerial resources throughout the county.
Red Flag Warning for SCV, Increased Wildfire Risk
For many years, the dogs cared for by the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control have benefited from the Grooming Gives Hope program.
Marcia Mayeda | Grooming Gives Hope, Saving Lives One Bath at a Time
The city of Santa Clarita acknowledges the progress the residents of Santa Clarita have made embracing organics recycling.
Green Santa Clarita Celebrates Organics October
California State University Northridge’s Family Focus Resource Center will be hosting its 11th annual All Abilities Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held in the CSUN University Student Union.
Oct. 19: CSUN 11th Annual All Abilities Resource Fair
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