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1847 - Gen. Andres Pico (as in Pico Canyon) surrenders to Col. John C. Fremont, effectively ending the war between U.S. and Mexico [story]
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SoCal Edison Agrees to Pay $80 Million Over Thomas Fire
Tuesday, Feb 27, 2024

By Edvard Pettersson Southern California Edison has agreed to pay $80 million to settle a civil lawsuit by the U.S. Forest Service that blamed the utility’s equipment for the massive Thomas Fire that tore through Southern California in late 2017. The Thomas Fire burned about 282,000 acres in Santa...

California Firefighters Prepared for Wildfire Season Already Underway
Friday, Jun 25, 2021

By Matthew Renda, Courthouse News Service (CN) — A consortium of firefighting leaders in the greater Los Angeles area convened Friday at the county fire department’s fire camp just north of Pasadena to discuss the imminent fire season. “Imminent” is actually the wrong modifier, because according...

Edison Says Its Electrical Equipment Helped Start Thomas Fire
Wednesday, Oct 31, 2018

By Nathan Solis LOS ANGELES – Utility giant Southern California Edison said on Tuesday it believes its electrical equipment sparked one of California’s largest wildfires that burned across multiple counties last year and forced thousands of residents to flee their homes. Many questions remain about...

LASD to Aid with Mudslide Operations in Santa Barbara County
Monday, Jan 15, 2018

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will provide resources to assist current mudslide recovery and clean-up efforts in Santa Barbara County January 16 through January 22 as part of a mutual aid request from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. According to a Cal OES News...

Ralphs Pitches In to Aid Wildfire Victims
Monday, Dec 18, 2017

Ralphs Grocery Company will collect donations at check stands in all of its supermarkets to help the victims, families and communities in Southern California affected by the recent wildfires, the company announced today. Customers can support the relief efforts to bring aid to victims of the wildfires...

Weekend Fire Weather Watch Called for SCV
Friday, Dec 15, 2017

The National Weather Service has called a Fire Weather Watch for this weekend for Los Angeles and Ventura County mountains and valleys including the Santa Clarita Valley due to continued gusty northeast wind and low relative humidity. A Red Flag Warning ended at 10 a.m. today. The extended period of...

Officials Issue Evacuation Orders for Fillmore Residents
Thursday, Dec 14, 2017

Gusty Santa Ana winds fanned the Thomas Fire’s eastern flank Thursday, prompting officials to call for mandatory evacuations for areas near Fillmore. From the CAL FIRE Twitter feed: As of 7 p.m. Thursday, these evacuations are in effect: Mandatory Evacuations: The area of Sespe Creek to the west,...

CAL FIRE Engineer Killed Battling Thomas Fire

CAL FIRE has released a statement on its Facebook page regarding the death of one of their own: I am very saddened to report that a firefighter fatality has occurred on the Thomas Incident. The incident is still unfolding, but in this world of fast moving information, it is important to me that only...

Thomas Fire Explodes to 230,500 Acres, 15 Percent Contained
Monday, Dec 11, 2017

The Thomas Fire burning in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties has now consumed 230,500 acres, according to Ventura County Fire Department officials Monday morning, up from 173,000 a day earlier. The fire is now larger than San Francisco, and the fifth-largest recorded in California. Containment was upgraded...

DMV to Provide Services at 2 Fire Assistance Centers

The California Department of Motor Vehicles will provide limited services for victims of Los Angeles and Ventura wildfires at two local assistance centers starting Tuesday. The DMV will aid residents impacted by the Rye, Creek and Skirball Fires at Los Angeles County’s assistance center at the...

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The former CEO of The Painted Turtle in Lake Hughes, a nonprofit specialty camp for children with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, has been charged with embezzling $5.2 million from the organization during his tenure from 2018-2025.
Former CEO Charged with Embezzling $5.2M from The Painted Turtle Camp
Animation Career Review, an online resource for students researching careers in animation, game design, graphic design and related fields, has recognized the California Institute of the Arts in Valencia in multiple categories in its recently released 2025 Graphic Design School Rankings.
CalArts Ranks Among Top Graphic Design Schools in U.S.
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) released the following statement on Friday, Jan. 9 in response to Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed 2026–27 State Budget.
Pilar Schiavo | California State Budget
New Global Adventures, headquartered in the Santa Clarita Valley, has released its 2026 calendar of events.
New Global Adventures 2026 Events
NewHydrogen, Inc., a Santa Clarita-based business and the developer of ThermoLoop, has announced the appointment of Ryan Patrick as Senior Chemical Engineer.
Ryan Patrick Joins NewHydrogen as Senior Chemical Engineer
Antelope Valley Medical Center has expanded its pediatric services with the introduction of a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, designed to provide life-saving care for critically ill children.
AV Medical Center Opens Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
The Santa Clarita Valley community is invited to come together for an evening of food, fun and meaningful impact at the inaugural Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Crab Fest Fundraiser, hosted by the Santa Clarita Elks Lodge #2379 on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Feb 28: Cracking Crab for a Cause, Sam Dixon Crab Fest Fundraiser at Elks Lodge
The California Department of Public Health is alerting health care providers and the public that influenza activity and hospital admissions are increasing across the state.
CDPH Urges Vaccination, Timely Treatment as Influenza Cases Rise
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its Business Choice Awards honorees, who will be honored at the 103rd Awards + Installation, taking place this year at CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355, on Friday, Feb. 13 at 6 p.m.
SCV Chamber Announces Business Choice Award Honorees
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Regular Board Meeting and the Upper Santa Clara Valley Joint Powers Authority Regular Meeting, both previously scheduled for Jan. 20, have been canceled.
SCV Water Agency Board, USCV Joint Powers Meetings Canceled
1847 - Gen. Andres Pico (as in Pico Canyon) surrenders to Col. John C. Fremont, effectively ending the war between U.S. and Mexico [story]
treaty table
The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library are having a Winter Bag Sale Saturday, Jan.31 - Sunday, Feb. 8.
Jan. 31- Feb. 8: Friends of the Library Winter Bag Sale
Registration is now open for the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester, which begins Monday, Feb. 9.
COC Spring 2026 Registration Now Open
California State University, Northridge’s free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is expanding from 15 to 18 different sites throughout Los Angeles county, with the goal of assisting as many low-income taxpayers as possible.
CSUN VITA Clinic Expanding Free Tax Prep Service Locations
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5 p.m.
Jan. 15 : CUSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
ARTree Community Arts Center Workshops and Spring Classes are available for enrollment.
ARTree Workshops, Spring Classes Available
The opportunity to secure a spot for the 2026-2027 school year at SCVi Charter School is now available. SCVi has launched its enrollment lottery, inviting families to explore tuition-free, learner-centered education.
SCVi Charter School Welcomes New Applicants for 2026-27 School Year
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of 13 productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 12-18: What’s Filming in the Santa Clarita Valley
Avery Jackson and Brayden Miner both had 25 points as The Master's University men's basketball team knocked off Embry-Riddle Thursday, Jan. 8 by a score of 84-77 in The MacArthur Center.
TMU Holds off ERAU in Narrow Win
The Master's University swim squads opened the 2026 leg of their season Wednesday, Jan. 7 competing against multiple NCAA schools on the campus of BIOLA University in La Mirada.
TMU Swim Kicks off New Year at BIOLA Meet
1937 - Boeing 247 crashes at Santa Clara Divide; 5 dead, 8 injured [story]
plane crash
1963 - Abandoned SPRR Newhall Depot burns down; chilly hobos blamed [story]
abandoned SPRR Newhall depot in ruins
This week marked the one-year anniversary of the Eaton Fire. As I reflect on the past year and look toward what lies ahead, my message to survivors is clear: I see your pain, I respect your resilience and I remain committed to walking with you on the long road ahead.
Kathryn Barger | One Year Later
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