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West Ranch Flag Football To Make Semi-Final Debut

10/31/25 West Ranch Flag Football

West Ranch is set to make its girls’ flag football CIF-SS semifinal debut Saturday evening following a commanding win over Canyon Springs in the quarterfinals. The Wildcats surged in the second half after being tied 14-14 at halftime, pulling away to defeat Canyon Springs 34-20. “At halftime, I told them: it’s a tied game, and this isn’t over. Reset and ...

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Canyon Country Boys & Girls Club Thanks Assemblywoman Schiavo For Upgrades

10/31/25 Assemblywoman Schiavo + Boys and Girls Club (Feature)

The Canyon Country Boys & Girls Club — Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse — came together on Wednesday evening to thank Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo for securing funds that upgraded the clubhouse. The upgrades included the replacement of carpet, tile, and lighting in the Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse Teen Center, as well as new flooring, restroom renovations, and improved lighting that brightens ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Residents To ‘Fall Back’ As Daylight Saving Time Ends This Weekend

Santa Clarita Valley residents will get a little extra rest this weekend as Daylight Saving Time officially ends, marking the return to shorter days and darker evenings across the area. At 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, clocks will be set back one hour as California shifts back the time. The change means an earlier sunrise — but also ...

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Eye On The Valley – Animal Tracks, iLead Exploration – October 31, 2025

Host: Matt Watson Guests: Danyelle Sanders, Stacy Gunderson, Laura Kazan On today’s show, your host Matt Watson welcomes Danyelle Sanders and Stacy Gunderson of Animal Tracks.  They are an immersive animal sanctuary in Agua Dulce that houses over 70 animal species.  They help to rehab, offer medical care and provide public education about taking in animals that do not make ...

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Playful Pittie ‘Kirby’ Looking For His Forever Home At The Castaic Animal Shelter

10/31/25 "Kirby” t The Castaic Animal Shelter. Courtesy image.

If you’re looking for a fun, energetic companion to brighten your days, meet Kirby — a 1-year-old pit bull mix who’s stealing hearts at the Castaic Animal Care Center. Kirby came to the shelter as a stray, but it didn’t take long for staff and volunteers to fall in love with his playful and curious personality. Weighing about 45 pounds, ...

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Rabid Bats Found Across Santa Clarita In 2025, Officials Urge Caution

Santa Clarita residents have reported multiple rabid bats this year, with local public health officials urging families to remain cautious and ensure pets are vaccinated against rabies. Rabid bats were discovered throughout Santa Clarita from March through October 2025, with several incidents involving possible pet exposure, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. In Santa Clarita, bats ...

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Woman Who Died In 14 Freeway Acton Crash Identified

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The woman who died in a crash on the 14 Freeway in Acton in the middle of October was identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office Friday. Francesca Becket, 50, from Palmdale was the woman who died in the 14 Freeway crash in Acton, according to officials with the Medical Examiner’s Office.   Around 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, ...

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CHP Launches Halloween Maximum Enforcement Period To Target Impaired Drivers 

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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch a 12-hour Halloween Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) from 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, through 6 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, to protect motorists and prevent impaired driving. During the Halloween MEP, all available CHP officers will be on patrol statewide, focusing on identifying and arresting impaired drivers before they cause harm.  “Impaired driving destroys ...

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Today In SCV History: October 31, 1991 – Death Of Japanese Worker Marks End Of ‘Umbrellas’ Art Project In Tejon Pass

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On October 31, 1991, a fatal accident in Japan brought a tragic close to “The Umbrellas Japan–USA,” a massive bicontinental art installation partially in the Tejon Pass. Designed by Bulgarian-born artist Christo and his wife, Jeanne-Claude, the ambitious project featured 3,100 giant umbrellas, blue in Japan and golden poppy-colored in California, celebrating the shared landscapes and contrasts between the two ...

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Pedestrian Dead After Newhall Crash

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A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in Newhall late Thursday night. Just before 11 p.m., first responders received reports of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian on Railroad Avenue and Market Street in Newhall, said Howard Tieu, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital shortly after paramedics arrived ...

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