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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Soroptimists Help Hart District Girls ‘Dream It, Be It’
Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016

Members of both local clubs of Soroptimist International hosted an all-day seminar for girls ages 14 to 18 called “Dream It, Be It: Career Support for Girls.” The Diane G. VanHook University Center was offered by sponsor College of the Canyons. Girls from all across the Wm. S. Hart High School District...

$25 Raffle Ticket Could Win You a Car, Help Local Schools
Tuesday, Feb 2, 2016

AutoNation Inc., America’s largest automotive retailer, announced that as part of a larger partnership with the William S. Hart Union High School District, it will be donating a vehicle to the Wm. S. Hart Education Foundation (WiSH) in support of programs and initiatives for students. The WiSH Education...

Placerita Student Wins Local 8th Grade Speech Contest
Friday, Nov 13, 2015

Grace Gooneratne from Placerita Junior High School took 1st place in the 2nd Annual Santa Clarita Valley Speech Week Competition featuring eighth grade students from the Hart School District. The competition was sponsored by the Santa Clarita Valley Business Group. Lydia Botello from Placerita finished...

Canyon High Auditorium On Track for Early 2016 Completion
Saturday, Oct 17, 2015

[KHTS] – The Canyon High School Performing Arts Center is taking shape and on schedule to be completed early next year. Major construction should be finished by Jan. 31, with the PAC ready for use by the end of March. “This project is very, very exciting,” said Principal Jason d’Autremont....

Hart District ‘Speech Week’ Coming in November
Friday, Oct 16, 2015

The Santa Clarita Valley Business Group, in partnership with the William S. Hart Union High School District, will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual “Speech Week” Competition in early November.  This competition will involve approximately 100 eighth grade students from each of the Hart District’s...

Storli, Mercado-Fortine Square Off for Hart School Board Seat
Sunday, Oct 11, 2015

Incumbent Gloria Mercado-Fortine and challenger Linda Storli fielded questions Saturday from journalists Saturday as KHTS AM-1220, SCVTV, The Signal and Cougar News hosted a candidate forum for the William S. Hart Union High School District Trustee Area 1 seat. The forum will be televised beginning...

Hart School Board Extends Superintendent Contract
Friday, Oct 9, 2015

[KHTS] – The William S. Hart Union High School District governing board has renewed Superintendent Vicki Engbrecht’s contract for two more years. “At the time she was brought on, her interest was in accomplishing a certain set of objectives,” said board members Steve Sturgeon. “Recently,...

Hart District Honors Classified Employees of Year
Thursday, Oct 8, 2015

Nineteen classified employees were honored as the employees of the year Wednesday night at the William S. Hart Union High School District’s governing board meeting. The employees, including custodians and secretaries, health technicians and therapists, represent every school and the district office. “This...

Hart Board: CHS Auditorium Project, VHS Science Lab, SV Shade Structures, more

[KHTS] – Here’s a roundup of items the Hart School Board tackled at its meeting Wednesday.   Will Jones of Valencia High School is the student board member for 2015-16. New Student Board Member A senior at Valencia High School was introduced as the 2015/16 Student Board Member for the...

Hundreds of Canyon Students DFYIT Friday
Friday, Sep 18, 2015

Hundreds of students turned out for the 2015 DFYIT kickoff program at Canyon High School Friday morning with those students pledging to remain drug-free. The program, led by Alexis Crane, revolved around its theme of “What I do instead…” with performances by the cheer and dance teams, a competition...

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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
victim recovery
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
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
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