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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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Men’s Wearhouse Founder to Deliver Keynote at VIA B2B
Monday, Oct 22, 2012

George Zimmer He’s guaranteed millions of men they’re going to like the way they look. On March 19, 2013, Santa Clarita Valley professionals will have a chance to hear secrets of success from George Zimmer, founder and executive chairman of Men’s Wearhouse, when he takes the stage as keynote speaker...

McKeon, Rogers Face Off in $45-a-Plate Debate
Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon, R-Santa Clarita, and Dr. Lee Rogers, a podiatrist and Democrat who resides in Simi Valley, faced off in a forum/debate in front of 235 local residents at the Hyatt Regency Valencia Wednesday as the two candidates vie to represent the 25th Congressional District...

Former Students Give Back to VIA’s Connecting2Success Program
Monday, Oct 1, 2012

Alexandra Norris [VIA] – For the past decade, the Valley Industry Association’s Connecting2Success program has prepared Santa Clarita Valley high school students for the working world. The response has always been positive, and this year VIA saw a new level of feedback. This fall, two former...

Mellady Selected to Promote Valley Industry Assn.
Wednesday, Sep 26, 2012

The Valley Industry Association has selected the award-winning, Santa Clarita-based marketing firm Mellady Direct Marketing to provide marketing and promotional services for VIA. Mellady Direct has served clients throughout Southern California for more than 20 years, offering services including direct-mail...

Chlorides On Tap for Sept. 19 VIA Luncheon
Thursday, Sep 13, 2012

It is potentially one of the most costly issues facing Santa Clarita Valley taxpayers: Significant concentrations of chlorides in the Santa Clara River, which have prompted regional government agencies to consider the construction of costly filtration plants to remove the chlorides and protect downstream...

VIA, SCV Chamber to Host McKeon-Rogers Forum; Tickets, Sponsorships Available
Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon [VIA] – U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon will square off against his Democratic challenger, Dr. Lee Rogers, in a special 25th Congressional District Candidates Forum to be hosted by the Valley Industry Association and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber...

Tuesday, Sep 11, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon announced Tuesday that he will participate in a candidate forum with his Democratic opponent, Lee Rogers, to be hosted by the Valley Industry Association and the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 10 at 11:30 a.m. in Valencia. The luncheon event will be...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Tuesday, Aug 21, 2012

In this episode: 38th Assembly District candidates go head-to-head at Valencia Country Club during the monthly VIA luncheon; Police were led on a short but wild chase Tuesday morning by a parolee at large. Also: Redevelopment manager Armine Chaparyan is temporarily filling the void left by former City...

Thursday, Aug 16, 2012

Three hundred people from the local business community packed the Hyatt Valencia on Thursday for the 2012 Santa Clarita Valley Leadership Awards. It was an impressive turnout for a first-ever event, hosted by the SCV Chamber of Commerce, Valley Industry Association, SCV Economic Development Corp. and...

Pols Headington, Wilk ‘Unscripted’ at Next VIA Luncheon
Tuesday, Jul 31, 2012

[VIA] – It’s an unscripted opportunity for local business leaders to question the two candidates who are vying to become the Santa Clarita Valley’s next representative in the California Assembly: Democrat Edward Headington and Republican Scott Wilk will be the special guests at the Valley Industry...

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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]
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
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
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