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FBI Warns Of Four Election Scams Ahead Of 2026 Midterms

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The FBI is warning Americans about four types of scams targeting voters ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections, including phishing messages targeting voter registration information. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) issued the warning on Oct. 15 as an update to a similar alert released ahead of the 2024 general election. According to the FBI, scammers use candidates’ ...

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Surveillance Video Shows Man Leaving Unconscious Woman On Saugus Sidewalk

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A surveillance video appears to show a man leaving an unconscious woman on a sidewalk outside Centurion Park in Saugus last week, prompting an investigation by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Two Saugus High School students walking in the area found the woman and called for help, according to reporting by FOX 11. The incident occurred Friday, October 9, ...

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Today In SCV History: October 16, 1853 – Birth Of Sarah Gifford, Newhall Community Pioneer

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On October 16, 1853, Sarah Beckwith Gifford was born in England. She would one day become one of the Santa Clarita Valley’s most respected pioneer women and a cornerstone of early Newhall life. Her story is intertwined with that of her husband, John Timothy Gifford, who served as Newhall’s first railroad agent and telegraph operator during the establishment of the ...

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Today In SCV History: October 15, 2017 – Gov. Brown Signs Wilk Bill Merging SCV Water Agencies

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On this day in 2017, Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 634, officially merging the Castaic Lake Water Agency (CLWA) and the Newhall County Water District (NCWD)  into a single entity, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency. The bill, authored by then-Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita), unified decades of overlapping service areas and long-standing disputes between the two water agencies, ...

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Santa Clarita Seniors Can Expect A 3.7% Increase In Their Social Security Payments In January

Santa Clarita seniors can expect an increase in Social Security benefits beginning in January 2027. The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027, marking the largest increase in four years amid rising inflation. The adjustment compares with a 2.8% increase in 2026 and is expected to boost average Social Security retirement benefits by $75 per ...

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City Council Backs $40,000 Marketing Campaign, $313,000 Art Wall To Revitalize Main Street

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Santa Clarita City Council members backed a $40,000 marketing campaign and a $313,000 community art wall proposal during their Tuesday meeting to help revitalize Old Town Newhall in the wake of the Main Fire. The recovery measures aim to bring visitors back to Main Street, improve the appearance of fire-damaged properties and support businesses while property owners navigate insurance claims, ...

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Today In SCV History: October 14, 1932 — Fire Destroys National Forest Inn

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A fire that destroyed a popular mountain resort and burned more than 1,500 acres along the historic Ridge Route made headlines on Oct. 14, 1932, marking the end of the National Forest Inn. A fire reportedly started in the resort’s garage and destroyed the National Forest Inn, located along the historic Ridge Route. The blaze was rumored to have started ...

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Pumpkin Loaf With Pecans, Rum & Chocolate Chips Offers A Seasonal Twist

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Pumpkin puree, warm spices, chocolate chips and a crunchy pecan topping come together in this pecan-crusted pumpkin loaf, a moist quick bread that brings classic fall flavors to the dessert table. Pecan Crusted Pumpkin Loaf (With Rum & Chocolate Chips) This recipe originally appeared on justapinch.com Recipe from Darci Juris, Scottsdale, AZ With warm spices, this pecan crusted pumpkin loaf ...

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2026 Election: Where To Find Ballot Drop Boxes Across The Santa Clarita Valley

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With Election Day approaching on Nov. 3, 2026, Santa Clarita Valley voters can return their completed mail-in ballots at official drop boxes throughout the region or by mail at no additional cost. Voters can also bring their mail-in ballots to participating voting centers to exchange them for in-person voting. Find more information about voting in person through the Los Angeles ...

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