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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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State Looking for Low-Cost Meal Distributors
Monday, Jan 25, 2016

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson urged eligible organizations Monday to apply to become Summer Food Service Program sponsors and ensure underprivileged children have access to nutritious meals once school is out. Those asked to participate were schools, camps, nonprofits,...

State Schools Chief Announces Chosen Exemplars of Learning
Wednesday, Jan 6, 2016

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson said he is pleased that more than one-third of the schools, districts and programs chosen throughout the nation as Exemplars of 21st Century Learning are in California. Six California schools and one pre-kindergarten program were...

State Schools Chief Invites Public Comment on Curriculum Framework
Monday, Dec 21, 2015

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced on Friday, Dec. 18 that California is taking a step forward in updating its history–social science curriculum by inviting the public to comment on a new draft framework. “This framework will help our teachers integrate our new standards...

State Superintendent Tom Torlakson Praises Every Student Succeeds Act
Thursday, Dec 3, 2015

Tom Torlakson State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Every Student Succeeds Act. “This legislation ushers in a new era in education. I’m pleased that it follows the lead of California in so many important...

Reactions to Gov. Brown’s ‘State of the State’
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2014

GEORGE RUNNER, Board of Equalization (represents SCV) George Runner today issued the following statement in response to Governor Jerry Brown’s State of the State address: “Governor Brown provided a good executive summary of where California is now but with little direction for our future. He outlined...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2013

In this episode: State Senator Steve Knight says he’ll seek Congressman Howard Buck McKeon’s seat if Buck bows out of the 2014 race; No one was hurt Monday night when a train struck a car in Newhall. Also: Friends and family of actor Paul Walker and Santa Clarita resident Roger Rodas gathered...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Wednesday, Mar 13, 2013

In this episode: Two alleged gang members are behind bars in connection to an armed robber; This week marks the 85th anniversary of one of the worst man-made disasters in California history, second only to the San Francisco earthquake; The L.A. County Board of Supervisors approved a motion by Supervisor...

Wilk, Torlakson React to Brown’s State of State Speech
Thursday, Jan 24, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita Assemblyman Scott Wilk responded to Gov. Brown’s 2013 State of the State address, saying he was encouraged by the tone of the speech but disappointed that the address lacked any real plans for promoting job growth. Wilk is looking forward...

Wilk, Torlakson, AG, L.A. County, Cal State Students React to Brown Budget Proposal
Thursday, Jan 10, 2013

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita: Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, responded to the release of Gov. Brown’s 2013-14 budget proposal today, saying that he was encouraged by the Governor’s call for fiscal restraint.  Wilk said that lawmakers and the Governor should...

Annual Sacto Trip Puts Lawmakers in Hot Seat
Thursday, Mar 22, 2012

Elected officials like to hear from their constituents. They take phone calls, letters, emails and tweets, Facebook posts and every now and then, a busload of their people asking the hard questions. That’s what happened earlier this week when 80 Santa Clarita Valley people – 60 of them riding a red...

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Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
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]
reburial
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
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