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Wanted: Info on Suspects in Fountain Vandalism
Sunday, May 3, 2015

[KHTS] – SCV Sheriff’s deputies are asking Santa Clarita residents to help identify suspects in the vandalism of a fountain. Three males driving in a white, 4-door Honda with a possible license plate 6****11, depicted above (click image to enlarge), were seen leaving the location. Anyone...

Newhall Preschool Vandalized
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2014

In the daytime hours on Tuesday, August 26, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station patrol deputies responded to a pre-school located in the 24600 block of Walnut Street, Newhall.  Deputies discovered a burglary and vandalism occurred sometime overnight. Unknown suspects entered the pre-school, stole...

Preschool Classroom in Castaic Vandalized – Again
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2014

[KHTS] – The special education preschool classroom at Castaic Middle School was vandalized in late January with fire extinguishers and food smeared on the walls. A couple of weeks ago, between Feb. 21 and 24, the same classroom was hit a second time. Lisa Bloom, spokeswoman for the Castaic Union...

Castaic Families Raise Money to Undo Damage
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2014

A rummage sale Saturday raised $1,250 for the school’s music program to help cover some of the damage. [KHTS] – The Castaic Union School District has been vandalized three times in the past month, but members of the community are stepping up to help mitigate some of the damage. Castaic Elementary...

Castaic School District Vandalized Yet Again
Monday, Jan 27, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies are investigating vandalism and what appears to be case of arson at Castaic Middle School. It is the third case of vandalism to hit Castaic Union School District since Dec. 23. The district’s special education preschool classroom–housed...

Tagging at North Oaks Church Leads to Arrest
Monday, Nov 25, 2013

[KHTS] – A Santa Clarita man is in custody on suspicion of spray-painting gang affiliations on the outside walls of a Canyon Country church on Friday. Isidro Tranquilino, 23, of Canyon Country, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. Friday after Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a call of a suspected...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Wednesday, Jul 3, 2013

In this episode: The city of Santa Clarita is being sued over civil rights discrimination; When a tragedy strikes like the one in Yarnell, Arizona, that took the lives of 19 young firefighters, it is natural to want to help. Also: With parades, fireworks, music and barbecues planned for Independence...

Newhall Man Cops to School Break-ins, Agrees to 1 Year
Wednesday, May 1, 2013

With time off for good behavior and crowded jails, he won’t serve much time – but he’ll be held for possible deportation. Gonzalo Ortiz, 20, of Newhall, pleaded guilty Wednesday in San Fernando to his part in several spring-break burglaries at schools in the Santa Clarita Valley. He’ll...

SCV Sheriff Seeks Help to ID School Vandals/Burglars
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2013

Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s Career Offenders, Burglary, and Robbery Apprehension (COBRA) Team are seeking public assistance in identifying two people of interest thought to be responsible for four separate incidents of school burglary that occurred over the spring...

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...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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