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1957 - Newhall County Library dedicated on Ninth Street; replaced by City of Santa Clarita's Old Town Newhall Library in 2012 [story]
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Crime Blotter: Car Burgled, 3 Tailgates Stolen in Stevenson Ranch
Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016

Stevenson Ranch: Zone 3, Public Safety Report for the week of 06/20/16 to 06/26/16. The following crimes were reported last week in Stevenson Ranch (Zone 3) 06/21/16 Grand Theft (Vehicle Parts) – 24800 Greensbrier Drive Person(s) unknown stole the tailgate of the victim’s vehicle. Grand Theft...

Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $200,000 from Employer
Thursday, Jun 2, 2016

A Santa Clarita Valley woman is in custody after her employer, Dominie LLC, accused her of stealing nearly $200,000, according to court documents. Read the full story [here].

CHP Warns of Motorcycle Theft, Offers Prevention Tips
Friday, Apr 22, 2016

[CHP] Many motorcycles don’t have anti-theft technology, which makes it easier for them to be stolen. Here are some tips of how to prevent motorcycle theft. It should be no surprise that motorcycles that are powerful with street-racing capabilities along with expensive aftermarket parts set themselves...

Santa Clarita Residents Report RV Thefts
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016

Several victims have come forward over the past few weeks saying that their RV’s that were parked at storage facilities in Santa Clarita were targeted by thieves. “It appears these suspects have keyed in on RV’s because they feel that they will go unnoticed because of the large area that the...

Wanted: Info on Suspect in Theft from Store
Wednesday, Jun 24, 2015

On June 8, 2015, at approximately 7:30 p.m., the individual pictured here entered a local business in the 19300 block of Golden Valley Road in the Santa Clarita Valley.  He selected a handheld shopping basket and proceeded to the home goods department.  He selected a couple of electronic items totaling...

SCV Newsbreak for Monday, June 8, 2015
Monday, Jun 8, 2015

A body of a 60 year old male was found Sunday morning near Jake’s Way in Canyon Country, Suicide may be a factor in the death. Sheriff’s deputies are looking for help identifying 2 suspects in a theft at the Target Store on Golden Valley Road May 22. The Boys & Girls Club held their Annual...

Thieves Making Off with Catalytic Converters in SCV
Friday, Apr 10, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station has received numerous reports of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. Catalytic converters are part of the vehicle’s emission-control system that contain precious metals which thieves sell the converters to metal recyclers.  The recyclers then...

Your Car: Lock It Or Lose It
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2015

Santa Clarita City officials are teaming up with Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies in order to increase awareness about car break-ins. Did you know it takes less than 30 seconds to break into a car, grab what’s in plain sight, check the usual hiding places for other items and get away?...

Vandals Hit Schools in Newhall, Canyon Country
Tuesday, Apr 9, 2013

Hart High, Sierra Vista Junior High, as well as Newhall and Old Orchard elementary schools were broken into during the last week, school officials said Tuesday. Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s deputies are currently reviewing video from campus security cameras at the junior high and high school, and...

Dirtbags Steal 30 Laptops from Cedarcreek Elementary
Friday, Oct 26, 2012

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’’s Station officials are investigating a burglary Thursday night at Cedarcreek Elementary School, Sheriff’s Lt. Mark Hershey said. “They stole 30 laptop computers and, apparently, they cost $300 each, so it’s about a $9,000 loss,” Hershey said. After investigators...

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1957 - Newhall County Library dedicated on Ninth Street; replaced by City of Santa Clarita's Old Town Newhall Library in 2012 [story]
Newhall Library
The Board of Trustees of the William S. Hart Union School District will meet on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. Among items on the meeting agenda is the appointment of a Director of Facilities, Planning and Construction.
Nov. 19: Hart Board to Appoint Director of Facilities, Planning, Construction
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 18: SUSD to Discuss Draft Recommendations from Behavior Council
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Nov. 18: SCV Water Agency Regular Board Meeting
The California Department of Public Health, in an effort to assist Californians seeking help and support in response to the nationwide outbreak of infant botulism has opened a public-facing hotline for concerned parents and caregivers with questions about infant botulism. The public can reach CDPH directly toll-free at 1-833-398-2022.
Public Health Launches Public Hotline to Answer Questions on Infant Botulism
The Master's University women's volleyball team won its second GSAC tournament title in a row on Saturday, Nov. 15 over Ottawa University of Arizona.
Lady Mustangs Crush Spirit to Take GSAC Tournament Crown
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger's office has announced that to support Santa Clarita Valley families in need a food giveaway, in partnership with the L.A. Food Bank, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Val Verde Park.
Nov. 18: L.A. Food Bank Food Giveaway at Val Verde Park
Sahya Kitabatake won the 3C2A Individual Championship as College of the Canyons women's golf placed third in the team standings at the Southern California Regional Championships played at Olivas Links on Nov. 9-10, while advancing to the state championship tournament.
Kitabatake Wins SoCal Regional Championship, Cougars Advance to State Tourney
Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates will host its annual fundraiser and Holiday Craft Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7.
Dec. 6,7: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair
The College of the Canyons Athletics Department invites community members of all ages to run, walk or jog in the 17th annual Thanksgiving Day "Turkey Trot" event benefiting the college's cross country and track & field programs.
Nov. 27: Runners Invited to Annual Thanksgiving ‘Turkey Trot’
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of nine productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Nov. 17 to Saturday, Nov. 22.
Nov. 17-22: Nine Productions Filming in SCV
Every year, residents from across Santa Clarita make the trip to downtown Los Angeles to cheer on the Los Angeles Kings during Santa Clarita Kings Day.
Ken Striplin | Our Community Tradition Continues with Santa Clarita Kings Day
As of last Friday afternoon, the SCV still had four high school football teams in action, extending their seasons by battling through the playoffs. But, unfortunately, three of those teams came up short that weekend. Saugus, however, won its playoff game, and so football lives on in the SCV.
SCV Football: Saugus Stands Alone
A special meeting of the Santa Clarita Valley Community College Board of Trustees will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m. for the purpose of approving the naming of the College of the Canyons Institute for Culinary Education (iCUE) as the Diana and Gary Cusumano Culinary Arts Building.
Nov. 18: COC to Name iCUE ‘Diana, Gary Cusumano Culinary Arts Building’
1969 - Construction begins on Magic Mountain amusement park [story]
Magic Mountain under construction
1941 - Rose (stagecoach) Station at bottom of Grapevine dedicated as California Historical Landmark [story]
Rose Station marker
Brad Berens, 74, former executive director of the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center from 1991 to 2007, died on Wednesday, Nov. 12 in his sleep at home after a sudden illness.
Brad Berens, 74, Former Executive Director of the SCV Senior Center
1978 - Southern Pacific Saugus depot agency ends but continues as train order office; moves to Hart Park in 1980 [story]
Saugus depot
The winter edition of the city of Santa Clarita Seasons Magazine is now available to explore online.
Dec. 2: Registration Begins for Winter ‘Seasons’ Classes, Sports
The city of Santa Clarita invites teams to sign up for the Santa Clarita Valley 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football Turkey Bowl.
Nov. 22: 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football at Central Park
Visit the Santa Clarita History Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, for a photo session in front of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society's 125-year-old Mogul 1629 steam engine and help the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society raise money for restoration projects and programming.
Dec. 6: Santa Clarita History Center Inaugural ‘Polar Express Experience’
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host two upcoming family-friendly holiday events on Saturday, Nov. 22. The Walker Cabin Holiday Celebration will be held 4-5 p.m., followed by Movie Night at the Acorn Amphitheater, 5-8 p.m.
Nov. 22: Placerita Canyon Walker Cabin Holiday Celebration, Movie Night
The Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita hosted a luncheon ceremony for "Our Community Salutes," honoring 50 post-high school military enlistees. the event honors all enlistees in all branches of the United States military.
Kiwanis Club of Santa Clarita Hosts Ceremony for ‘Our Community Salutes’
A storm system is bringing rain to Los Angeles County through the weekend, and possibly into next week, with the potential for debris flows in recent burn scar areas. A Flood Watch is in effect from late Friday, Nov. 14 through the evening of Saturday, Nov. 15.
Residents in Recent Burn Areas Urged to Prepare, Stay Aware
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