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Newhall Community Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary With A Fiesta

The Newhall Community Center has officially been serving the community for 20 years, cause for celebration is in order with music and togetherness. On Saturday, the City of Santa Clarita hosted a celebration for the Newhall Community Center’s 20th Anniversary with a free outdoor celebration filled with fantastic performances. The celebration also had Mexican food and paletas provided from locally ...

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The 30th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Lineup Is Finally Here!

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, and with that, the full lineup of performers has officially been announced! The Cowboy Festival is a staple in the Santa Clarita Valley, having its start in 1994 in part to celebrate the Western history. The event initially took place at Melody Ranch but was then permanently moved ...

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Castaic Sports Complex Renamed In Honor Of Fallen Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer

Castaic

On Friday, members of the Los Angeles County community came together at the Castaic Sports Complex in remembrance of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, who was tragically killed on duty nearly three years ago.  Deputy Ryan M. Clinkunbroomer of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) was killed on September 16, 2023, in an ambush shooting at the intersection of Sierra Highway ...

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Ski Wear Outlet Closes After 36 Years In Santa Clarita

A beloved Santa Clarita small business, Ski Wear Outlet, is closing due to the owner retiring after 36 years, providing the community with resources for all things snow. On Saturday, the owner, Melanie Teller, posted on Facebook that she would be closing Ski Wear Outlet and ending operations with a major sale.  Teller’s reason behind her retirement began after a ...

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Today In SCV History: January 12, 1937 – Plane Crash Near Newhall Results In 5 Dead, 8 Injured

scv hist jan 12 plane crash

On January 12, 1937, a plane crashed into Pinetos Peak south of Newhall, killing or injuring the 13 passengers and crew aboard. On that Tuesday, Western Air Express Flight 7 departed from Salt Lake City, Utah, and was scheduled to stop at Las Vegas, NV; Burbank, CA; and Long Beach before landing at its final destination, San Diego.  The crew ...

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Assault Suspect Arrested After Striking Pedestrian With Car In Santa Clarita

santa clarita crime arrest -- One Sheriff SUVs parked on a Newhall street. Overlaid "Crime" written in red capital letters with a KHTS Logo

An assault suspect was arrested in Lancaster after he allegedly struck a pedestrian in Santa Clarita Saturday afternoon. At 2:48 p.m. Saturday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian near 25848 Tournament Road in Valencia, said Detective Fleck from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. “A male had hit another person with his vehicle and was ...

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Early Morning Fatal Crash Closes Lanes On 210 Freeway

Crash

A fatal crash during the morning rush shuts down all lanes going eastbound on the 210 on Sunday Morning. At approximately 5:07 a.m., emergency responders received initial reports from an iPhone notification of a traffic collision on the 210 freeway going eastbound just west of Polk Street, according to the CHP Traffic Incident Report. The traffic collision was between a ...

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Annual Santa Clarita Polar Plunge Extra Chilly Thanks To Rainy Skies

Santa Clarita Aquatic Center

The 14th annual Polar Plunge kicked off Saturday morning at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, breaking the ice on the new year. For the last 17 years, the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center has hosted the Polar Plunge as a celebration for the new year. Attendees were invited to jump into 45-degree water in their community pool to refresh their system ...

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Today In SCV History: December 29, 1907 – Founder Of Eternal Valley Cemetery Is Born In Nebraska

Newhall

On December 29, 1907, founder of the Eternal Valley Cemetery, Mark T. Gates Sr. was born in Nebraska.  Mark T. Gates Sr. served as mayor of Santa Monica from March 1947 until April 17, 1951. He became the city’s first mayor elected following a charter reform that transitioned Santa Monica to a council-manager system of government. Prior to this change, ...

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