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Deputies Still Looking For Jack In The Box Robbery Suspect

The Jack in the Box on Hasley Canyon Road in Castaic was robbed Tuesday night. A man walked in around 9 p.m. with a semi-automatic black pistol and demanded money, according to Lt. Mark Hershey. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. There were customers in the restaurant when the 30- to ...

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Valencia Man Arrested on Heroin Charge in Castaic

PRESS RELEASE | LA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT | SCV NEWS Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies from the Parks Bureau Special Problems Team observed a male adult sitting in a parked truck with the driver’s door open at the rear of a motel, adjacent to Castaic Lake Park on Saturday. The deputies noticed what appeared to be a hypodermic needle in ...

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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Sacramento, CA – In an effort to eliminate dangerous behind-the-wheel cell phone use and texting, the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), California Highway Patrol (CHP), and more than 200 law enforcement agencies across the state today announced high visibility enforcement operations during April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The overall goal of the increased enforcement is to convince drivers ...

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Rabbits Are Not Easter Gifts

Thirty rabbits found their way to County of Los Angeles Animal Care Centers in only one week following last Easter, none of them chocolate!   Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. These real bunnies may look cute in baskets, but like dogs and cats, they require real care and attention.  Some LA County ...

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The Annual Cowboy Festival Is Rounding Up Volunteers

PRESS RELEASE | SCV NEWS The City of Santa Clarita is looking for teens and adults ages 15 years or older to volunteer at the 20th Annual Cowboy Festival, taking place at Melody Ranch Motion Pictures Studio and other venues within the City from Thursday, April 18 through Sunday, April 21, 2013. Those interested in volunteering are required to attend the ...

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Six Flags Announces ‘World’s Tallest, Fastest’ Coaster

With daily operations in full swing, Six Flags Magic Mountain is touting its newest ride, “Full Throttle,” which is set to open this summer, said theme park spokeswoman Sue Carpenter. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox.  The park’s newest ride, it’s 18th coaster — which is a record, Carpenter said, instantly launches riders ...

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Interview With Santa Clarita’s Unsung Hero – Roger Presgrove

Rev. Roger Presgrove has worked in the Christian humanitarian aid field for more than 20 years. Since 2005 the Santa Clarita resident has served as President of Help the Children, one of the Top 200 charities in the United States.  Over the past two decades, Roger has distributed more than $900 million in relief aid to people in 12 states and 52 countries around the ...

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CHP Newhall Explorer Program Collects Toys For Michael Hoefflin Foundation

The California Highway Patrol’s Newhall Explorer program is hosting a stuffed toy drive for the Michael Hoefflin Foundation for Children’s Cancer. They began collecting toys at their headquarters on The Old Road on Monday, March 25, until Wednesday, April 17. Only new stuffed toys (roughly the size of a Beanie Baby or Beanie Buddy) will be accepted. Don’t miss a ...

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First Time Home Buyer Loans Available In Santa Clarita

Santa Clarita Residents thinking of buying their first home may qualify for affordable loans through the City’s FirstHOME program. Local residents are invited to attend one of four informational meetings for the next round of FirstHOME loans. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. FirstHOME is a program designed to assist eligible lower income ...

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Santa Clarita Outdoor Report: Zap! (Part I)

  Last week I led a wildflower hike along Wiley Canyon, part of the Towsley Canyon View Loop Trail.  The Wild California Lilac (Ceanothus) was in full bloom, so much so that at times it seemed as though we were walking through a bluish-purple haze.  And if you looked closely at the blossoms, you could see that the bees were ...

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