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Guardians SCV To Host Documentary, Dinner Night

Guardians of Santa Clarita Valley is set to host a first responder documentary and dinner night in February for supporters, veterans and first responders.  Guardians SCV is a nonprofit organization which was started in 2015 by Tim Traurig to provide veterans and first responders with support and resources for individuals and their families.  In the past the organization has hosted ...

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New L.A. County Fire Chief Appointed

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has appointed Deputy Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone to serve as the new acting fire chief for the L.A. County Fire Department.  The appointment comes after the retirement of Fire Chief Daryl L. Osby in July.  Beginning Aug. 1, Marrone is set to begin acting as Fire Chief, bringing his previous experience to ...

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Station 81 Firefighters To Be Awarded Medals Of Valor

Three first responders at Station 81 in Agua Dulce are to receive Medals of Valor for their brave actions during a shooting at the station on June 1, 2021.  Fire Captain Arnoldo Sandoval, firefighter Jim Sparkman and Sergeant Fire Equipment Mechanic Rodolfo Saavedra of Station 81 are to be awarded the honor for the attempt to “render aid to help ...

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Calgrove Fire Ignites On Southbound 5 Freeway In Santa Clarita

A brush fire, dubbed the Calgrove Fire, that ignited on the 5 Freeway prompted a full response from firefighters Saturday afternoon in Santa Clarita.  UPDATE (12:44 p.m): Forward progress has been stopped as of 12:26 p.m. One injury has been reported as a result of the fire, according to Los Angeles County Supervisor Cheryl Sims. On Saturday at around 11:46 ...

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Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Host Event To Thank First Responders

On Tuesday, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center is set to host an event to thank first responders for their part in the success of the hospital’s stroke center.  For the last two years the center has begun performing thrombectomy, a minimally invasive blood clot retrieva to restore blood flow to the brain. Since it’s opening 174 procedures have been performed, ...

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UPDATE: One Arrested, Unregistered Firearm Recovered After Accidental Shooting In Canyon Country

One person was arrested and an unregistered firearm was recovered by deputies after an accidental shooting in Canyon Country Wednesday night.  At around 7:45 p.m., deputies received reports of an assault with a deadly weapon on the 27900 block of Solamint Canyon Road in Canyon Country, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officials. “There are no injuries, but we ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff Offers Free Safety Tool For People With Special Needs

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In partnership with the City of Santa Clarita and the Community and Law Enforcement Aware Response (CLEAR) Initiative, the SCV Sheriff offers a database where residents of Santa Clarita can register themselves or family members with special needs.  When a parent, child or friend wanders away or is in the middle of a crisis, loved ones worry about their safety, ...

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9/11 Remembered At Guardians Patriot Day and Car Show Event

Santa Clarita non-profit Guardians hosted a Patriot Day car show and breakfast on Saturday to recognize the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.  The opening ceremony began at 8 a.m. on Saturday at Higher Vision Church in Valencia, with special guest speakers Congressman Mike Garcia, Assemblywoman Suzette Martinez Valladares and City Councilman Jason Gibbs. “Today we’re out here to ...

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15-Year-Old Transported To Hospital After Being Struck By Car In Newhall

A 15-year-old was reportedly transported to the hospital after being hit with a vehicle in Newhall Wednesday night.  At around 8 p.m. Wednesday night, first responders received reports of a traffic collision on Sierra Highway and Dockweiler Drive in Newhall, according to officials with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  Upon arrival, responders saw that a 15-year-old who had been ...

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