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Today In SCV History: August 31, 2001 – LASD Deputy Hagop “Jake” Kuredjian Tragically Killed In Stevenson Ranch

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Today in SCV History, August 31, 2001 commemorates the death of Deputy Jake Kuredjian who was killed in a shootout in Stevenson Ranch. A deadly standoff unfolded on August 31, 2001, when federal and local law enforcement officers attempted to serve a search warrant at the home of convicted felon James Beck. He had been under investigation for buying large ...

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Heat Advisory Expected On Labor Day For SCV

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health urges residents to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness, such as heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and heat cramps, as high temperatures are forecast to impact the region next week. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory as high temperatures have been forecasted for the following areas: Heat Advisory Issued when ...

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Circle Of Hope To Host Afternoon Tea Fundraising Event In October

Circle of Hope is set to host Happily Ever Afternoon Tea: Once Upon 21 Years event in October. The Happily Ever Afternoon Tea: Once Upon 21 Years event takes place on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Bella Vida at the SCV Senior Center. This year’s event invites guests to step into a storybook wonderland in honor of ...

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Santa Clarita Couple Warns Travelers After Budget Car Rental Adds $1,300 Charge Despite Promises

What was supposed to be a relaxing summer vacation in Maine turned into a costly ordeal for Santa Clarita residents Jeri Seratti and Carl Goldman, who are now warning others to double-check their rental car agreements and documentation before hitting the road. “It’s a Budget Car Rental scam,” says Carl Goldman. The couple rented a van through Budget Car Rental ...

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Free AI Music Generator: Create Custom, Mood-Based Music By Brev.ai

Music has always been deeply connected to human emotions—whether it’s the upbeat rhythm that fuels your morning workout or the calming melodies that help you unwind after a long day. But finding the perfect playlist that matches your mood isn’t always easy. This is where Brev.ai, a powerful AI music generator, comes in. With the ability to create personalized tracks ...

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Hola! Familia- Augustin Prieto, Young Landscaper Entrepreneurs – August 30, 2025

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Hosts: Karla Cervantes and Patsy Ayala Guests: Augustin Prieto, Aiden and Owen On today’s show, your hosts Karla Cervantes and Patsy Ayala welcome Augustin Prieto, owner of California Bakery & Cafe.  His company has been serving the Santa Clarita Valley for over 30 years offering items like cakes, scones, Donuts, Sandwiches, and tamales.  You can find them on Soledad Canyon ...

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Bryce Laspisa Remains Missing 12 Years Later

Bryce Laspisa remains missing, 12 years after his car was found crashed and abandoned near Castaic Lake. “12 years ago today and still no answers or closure. We love and miss you Bryce,” read a Saturday morning statement from Laspisa’s family, marking the anniversary of his disappearance. In the early morning hours of Aug. 30, 2013, Laspisa went missing at ...

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Man Killed In Rollover Crash On 5 Freeway Identified

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The man who died in the hospital four days after a fiery rollover crash on the 5 Freeway in Newhall last week has been identified. At approximately 3:25 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22, Newhall Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) received a call regarding a crash on the northbound 5 Freeway north of Calgrove Boulevard in Newhall, according to Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, ...

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Assemblywoman Schiavo Advances Bill Package To Make Life More Affordable, Keep Our Community Safe & Support Veterans

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Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo announced that several of her key bills are moving forward in the Legislature, with eight measures passing out of the Assembly Appropriations Committee and two passing the Senate floor this week. These bills reflect her commitment to making life more affordable for all families and working to keep our community safe. “Our community is facing rising costs ...

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