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The Rare Hour- Chris Hawkins- June 30, 2026

SHOW:  The Rare Hour HOST:  Christopher Velona GUEST: Chris Hawkins  On today’s show, host welcomes Chris Hawkins of the  New Hope Grief Support Center.     Previous Episode: The Rare Hour- Julianne Nollau- June 23, 2026 Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or send an email to [email protected]. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking KHTS Santa Clarita ...

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Extremely Quirky Destinations For Santa Clarita Valley Families: MOXI, The Wolf Museum Of Exploration + Innovation

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Santa Clarita Valley families looking for a unique summer outing may want to add MOXI, The Wolf Museum Of Exploration + Innovation, to their list of places to explore. In the 164th installment of KHTS’ Extremely Quirky Destinations series, we head to Santa Barbara to visit a destination centered on curiosity, creativity and hands-on learning. At MOXI, the mission is ...

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Today In SCV History: June 30, 1943 – Military Plane Crashes At Castaic Wayside Honor Rancho, Pilot Killed

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On June 30, 1943, a U.S. Army Air Corps fighter pilot was killed when his aircraft crashed at the Wayside Honor Rancho near Castaic. Army officials investigated the wreckage of a Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter plane that went down on county property north of Newhall Pass. The pilot, Second Lt. Loncie L. Tucker, 28, was the sole occupant of the ...

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Celebrate The Fourth Of July In Santa Clarita

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This Fourth of July is one for the history books as Santa Clarita joins communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250th birthday. From the beloved Fourth of July Parade to the Spirit of America Fireworks Show, residents are invited to enjoy a full day of patriotic festivities that honor our nation’s history, freedom and community spirit. Before heading out, ...

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JCI Santa Clarita Launches ‘Carry Hope’ An Inaugural Event Supporting Foster Youth Through Life’s Transitions

JCI Santa Clarita proudly announces its inaugural community outreach event, “Carry Hope” a heartfelt initiative designed to provide foster youth with a sense of dignity, comfort, and belonging during times of transition. Through the distribution of thoughtfully assembled duffle bags filled with essential items and messages of encouragement, Carry Hope seeks to remind young people in foster care that they ...

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As California Property Values Rise, Some Landlords Look Beyond The 1031 Exchange

After years of rising apartment values across California, some longtime property owners are looking for a way to cash out of active management without immediately triggering large tax bills. While many investors are familiar with the 1031 exchange, which allows owners to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another like-kind property, some are increasingly considering the 721 exchange ...

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83-Year-Old Assault Suspect Arrested After Throwing Rock At Man In Canyon Country

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An 83-year-old assault suspect was arrested last week after he allegedly threw a rock at a person’s head in Canyon Country. Around 3 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 16700 block of Sierra Highway in Canyon Country, said Shirley Miller, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.  “The victim, a male ...

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Investing In AI-Powered Tools Can Be A Turning Point For Sales Productivity And Growth

Investing in AI-powered tools can be a turning point for sales productivity and growth. But with dozens of options on the market, each promising deep insights and smarter workflows, it’s essential for business owners to know what actually matters when choosing a solution. Remember, a great AI sales enablement platform doesn’t just automate tasks: it provides actionable intelligence and scales ...

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Caltrans Receives $1.4 Million Grant To Improve Highway Safety

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Caltrans has received approximately $1.4 million in grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety to help expand and improve traffic data collection that will help improve safety on the state highway system. Caltrans analyzes a wide variety of data sets to help evaluate road safety, including lane conditions, intersection and shoulder types, traffic controls, speed limits and traffic ...

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Zonta ‘Art For A Life Free From Violence’ Call To Artists Deadline 

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Artists are invited to submit work for Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley’s “Art for a Life Free from Violence,” a powerful community exhibition dedicated to giving voice to experiences that are too often silenced or overlooked.  The Submission deadline is Sept. 30. This exhibit creates space for artists to explore personal or collective experiences of violence, aggression, and its ...

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