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Deputies Investigating Newhall Robbery

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Deputies are investigating a Newhall robbery that occurred at the Vallarta Thursday afternoon. Around 1:50 p.m. Thursday, deputies received reports of a robbery at the Vallarta in the 23400 block of Lyons Avenue in Newhall, according to initial reports. The suspect, described as a transient in his 40s with a shaped head, allegedly stole miscellaneous food items from the store, ...

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Assault Suspect On The Run After Stabbing Victim Several Times In Valencia

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An assault suspect is on the run after they allegedly stabbed a person several times in Valencia Wednesday evening. Around 6:15 p.m. deputies received reports of an assault in the 26000 block of McBean Parkway near the Starbucks, said Detective Erickson, with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station. The victim told deputies a person holding an unidentified object approached him ...

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Valencia Aerospace Company Evacuated After Hazardous Material Call

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A Valencia aerospace company was evacuated Thursday afternoon as a result of a hazardous materials emergency. Around 12:15 p.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a hazardous materials emergency at an aerospace company in the 25000 block of Avenue Stanford in Valencia, said Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. An unknown substance spilled, according to Aldana.  ...

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Man Ejected From Vehicle In 14 Freeway Crash Identified

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The man who died after being ejected and pinned underneath his van in a 14 Freeway crash Wednesday afternoon in Newhall has been identified. Romeo Arshakyan, 61, from Glendale, was identified as the man who died in the 14 Freeway crash, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Around 12:55 p.m. Wednesday, first responders received reports ...

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Today In SCV History: January 15, 1875 – Henry Mayo Newhall Purchases Rancho San Francisco For $2 An Acre

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On January 15, 1875, Henry Mayo Newhall, an auctioneer-turned-venture capitalist whose name would become inseparable from Santa Clarita, purchased 46,460 acres of the historic Rancho San Francisco for just under $2 per acre. Before Newhall took over, the Rancho San Francisco, originally a Spanish land grant that passed into private ownership following the Mexican Revolution, encompassed much of the western ...

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Off-Duty Sheriff’s Deputy Involved In Rollover 14 Freeway Crash

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An off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) deputy was involved in a rollover 14 Freeway crash Thursday morning in Canyon Country. Around 7:55 a.m. Thursday, first responders received reports of a rollover traffic collision on the southbound 14 Freeway near Via Princessa in Canyon Country, said Officer Michael Nasir, with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Traffic Management Center.  A ...

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Senator Valladares Secures More Than $500,000 For Constituents Through District Casework

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On Wednesday, Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Santa Clarita, announced that after just one year in office, she and her team have successfully secured more than $500,000 for constituents by helping individuals, families, and local organizations navigate state government and recover funds owed to them. “One of the most rewarding parts of my job is helping constituents cut through red tape ...

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The Myth Of ‘Private’ Mode On Google Chrome: How To Really Keep Yourself Safe While Browsing

Many people assume that Google Chrome’s ‘incognito’ window is a cloaking device. You open a new tab, see the dark background, and it really does feel as if the browser will forget everything you do. But this idea of ‘private’ browsing is like closing the blinds while leaving the door open. You might not be aware that your browsing activity ...

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AstroTurf Caps Landmark 2025 With Digital Magazine Celebrating MLB Partnership And Sustainable Turf Innovations

The synthetic turf industry’s founding company has released a comprehensive retrospective documenting what leadership describes as one of the most significant years in its six-decade history. AstroTurf unveiled its 2025 Year in Review digital magazine, titled “Oh What a Year!”, offering an interactive look at the partnerships, product launches, and installations that shaped the company’s performance throughout the calendar year. ...

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City Announces Resident-Only Access Plan For Bouquet Canyon

City officials announced a potential change to the planned closure of Bouquet Canyon Road during the Santa Clarita City Council meeting Tuesday night, as residents voiced frustration over traffic impacts, detours and safety concerns tied to the long-term construction project. During public comment, multiple residents criticized the city’s handling of the upcoming closure, warning the plan would create gridlock, delay ...

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