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Injured Hiker Rescued In Placerita Canyon

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On Sunday morning, a female hiker was rescued from Placerita Canyon and sent to a nearby hospital for medical attention, according to the L.A. County Fire Department. Due to the rocky terrain, it took some time to find the hiker but she was later lifted to the park and ride located at the intersection of Newhall Avenue and the 14 ...

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Fatal Hit-And-Run Suspect Arrested In Sand Canyon

A driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle rider was arrested in Sand Canyon Wednesday evening.  Just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision on Big Tujunga Canyon Road near mile marker 7.79 in Tujunga, said Officer Jonathan Boyd, spokesperson for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Altadena Office.  “We got word that ...

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Firefighters Prevent Car Fire From Spreading To Nearby Vegetation In Sand Canyon 

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Firefighters prevented a vehicle fire from spreading to the nearby brush in Sand Canyon Monday morning.  Around 12:05 a.m. Monday, firefighters received reports of a vehicle fire on Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads in Canyon Country, said Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.  A brush response was started due to the vehicle fire burning near ...

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Newly Renovated Placerita Nature Center Opens

The ribbon was cut Saturday for the new and improved nature center at Placerita Canyon in Santa Clarita.  Local and state representatives were in attendance Saturday at the grand opening of the renovated nature center at Placerita Canyon, a place where park officials state 130,000 people visit each year.  The center is a state park and administered by L.A. County ...

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Three Best Places To Hike In Santa Clarita

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Taking on the different trails in Santa Clarita has likely been far from our minds in recent days, with most of us trapped indoors due to the weather. But sunnier days are in the forecast for Santa Clarita, and with that the opportunity to get outdoors again.  Santa Clarita is home to a variety of open spaces and trails for ...

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From Non-Profit Efforts To Appreciation Day — Supporting Veterans Of Santa Clarita

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The state of California is home to over 1.8 million former service members. While this highlights the fact that the state is home to the largest veteran population of any U.S., ensuring that veterans are supported is essential in appreciating their service. For veterans in Santa Clarita, support can be found in various ways — through organized events to services that ...

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14 Freeway Traffic Slowed By Construction Near Placerita Canyon Road In Santa Clarita

Since February, construction has been causing traffic delays on the 14 Freeway between Placerita Canyon and Golden Valley Roads in Santa Clarita and is expected to be completed by early May. Crews with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have been restoring the drainage system on the 14 Freeway due to debris buildup, causing traffic delays for people traveling on ...

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Santa Clarita Brush Fire Quickly Extinguished By Responders

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A small brush fire was quickly extinguished in a matter of minutes by first responders on Sunday.  At around 1:45 p.m. firefighters received reports of a brush fire on the 25000 block of Sand Canyon Road near Placerita.  The fire was reported to be at a quarter acre when responders arrived on scene. The fire threatened none of the surrounding ...

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Placerita Canyon Nature Center In Newhall Celebrates Plant Regrowth After Years Of Fire Damage

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The Santa Clarita Placerita Canyon Nature Center has endured much fire damage over the years and has highlighted the regrowth of their previously burnt vegetation and the continuation of their nature center. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center in Newhall is open to the public and proud to continue educating the Santa Clarita community on the appreciation of nature amidst years ...

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Controversy Over Placerita Canyon Gate Resurfaces With Melody Ranch Lawsuit

Controversy Over Placerita Canyon Gate Resurfaces With Melody Ranch Lawsuit

Melody Ranch Motion Pictures Studio has filed a lawsuit against Placerita Canyon Corporation (PCC), the entity responsible for the operation of a gate that controls access to the Newhall neighborhood, alleging they have failed to meet the requirements established in a prior suit more than 20 years ago. The lawsuit primarily focuses on allegations that PCC has failed to provide ...

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