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The Santa Clarita Valley has seen its shares of ups and downs in 2016.
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January
Victim Of Fatal Suspected DUI Crash In Stevenson Ranch Identified
Steven Kirk, 22, was pronounced dead on scene following a single-vehicle traffic collision near the intersection of Pico Canyon Road and Stevenson Ranch Parkway, said Lt. David Smith with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
One person was taken into custody and alcohol is suspected to be a factor in the collision, said California Highway Patrol Officer Terrance Roach.
Judge Dismisses Alcoholics Anonymous In Saugus Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Rita J. Miller dismissed a lawsuit filed against Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc. and the General Service Board of Alcoholics Anonymous, Inc. on Tuesday for their alleged role in the death of Karla Brada
GoFundMe Set Up For Victim Of Fatal Suspected DUI Crash In Stevenson Ranch
After a fatal suspected DUI crash took the life of a 22-year-old Agua Dulce man early Saturday morning, his family has set up a Go Fund Me page in an effort to give back to the community.
February
Canyon High Teacher Suspended In October Allegedly Had Relations With A Student
Two sources close to the situation who spoke to KHTS AM-1220 on a condition of anonymity confirmed Mike Motherspaw was suspended in October for the alleged relationship.
The date the alleged relationship began, or the duration of said relationship, has not been disclosed
College Of The Canyons Students Identified As Victims Of Fatal Commerce Crash
19-year-old Michelle Littlefield and 18-year-old Brian Lewandowski were returning to Santa Clarita from Disneyland when their car was stuck by a UPS truck that flipped over the center divider into the southbound I-5 lanes north of Triggs Street shortly after midnight.
Brie Larson, Former Santa Clarita Resident, Wins Oscar
Brie Larson won an Oscar for best actress in a leading role Sunday evening.Larson has ties to the Santa Clarita Valley and her mother previously worked at Carousel Ranch in Agua Dulce.
March
Cesar Millan Animal Cruelty Investigation Nearing Conclusion
An investigation into allegations of animal cruelty by “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan is nearing its conclusion, and efforts will soon be made to discuss the case with the Los Angeles County District Attorney, Animal Control officials said Tuesday.
UPDATE: 6-Year-Old Taken From Saugus Foster Family Due To Stipulation In Indian Child Welfare Law
A petition surfaced on Change.org in an effort to keep Lexi with her foster family, the Pages, in Saugus, instead of being forced to move to Utah due to her being part Native American.
The petition garnered just under 40,000 signatures as of 3 p.m. Monday, however officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services took Lexi from the home at approximately 2:30 p.m., citing a stipulation in the Indian Child Welfare Law. The law was passed in the 1970s to keep Native American tribes together.
Netflix Show About Santa Clarita To Launch In 2017 Starring Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant
A new Netflix original show, called “Santa Clarita Diet” will launch on the video service in 2017 and feature a pair of realtors living in Santa Clarita. The series will be produced by Victor Fresco, known for “Better Off Ted” and “Andy Richter Controls the Universe.”
April
UPDATE: ‘Newhall Fire’ Knocked Down After Burning 32 Acres, Reportedly Caused By Arcing Power Lines
After burning 32.8 acres of brush on Friday, the blaze officials are calling “The Newhall Fire” was completely knocked down by 6 a.m. Saturday morning, after a night-long fire watch.
Victim Identified In Fatal Traffic Collision On Bouquet Canyon Road
Tyler Hartman, of Newbury Park, was killed after the vehicle he was riding as a passenger in reportedly traveled at a high rate of speed, before colliding with several trees and a traffic signal pole, said Lt. Larry Dietz with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
Real Housewives Of Santa Clarita Slated To Air This Fall On Major Network
Filming has begun on the controversial new weekly reality show, set in Santa Clarita and featuring Real Housewives of Santa Clarita, a number of whom have very high profiles in our Valley.
May
Two From Santa Clarita Arrested For Human Trafficking
Two suspects from Santa Clarita are among the three arrested by the Los Angeles Regional Human Trafficking Task force last week during the execution of search warrants at five separate locations throughout southern California, according to officials.
Santa Clarita Employee Accused Of Stealing City Money
A Santa Clarita employee has been accused of stealing more than a half-million dollars from city coffers by writing phony invoices. David Rubira, 40, a former assistant engineer and an eight-year employee of the city, is accused of stealing approximately $531,037 over the last four years.
Saddle Ranch Chop House To Open This Fall At Westfield Valencia Town Center
Saddle Ranch Chop House is set to replace the former T.G.I Friday’s restaurant at Westfield Valencia Town Center with a grand opening slated for this fall, mall officials confirmed Tuesday. Restaurant officials signed the lease on the 7,500 square foot space on Town Center Drive in the third quarter of 2015, said Stacie House, marketing director for Westfield.
June
UPDATE: Bomb Squad Removes Explosive Device From Main Street
Bomb squad detectives removed an explosive device from a military surplus store Wednesday, after a veteran who owned the store reported it was dropped off there. The report was made by Joe Gomez, CEO of the Commando Military Surplus store, who has years of experience in military training in the Air Force.
California Voters Make Top-Two Choices For November
California voters have narrowed it down to their top-two candidates Tuesday, during one of the most contentious and closely followed elections in recent memory. California voters have narrowed it down to their top-two candidates Tuesday, during one of the most contentious and closely followed elections in recent memory.
Santa Clarita Vape Shop To Give Away AR-15 Rifle
A Santa Clarita vape shop is rolling its Independence Day celebration into one for the Second Amendment, as well — by giving away an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with a raffle for customers, the owner of Awesometown Vapors said Tuesday.
July
Sand Fire Update: Flames Flare Up In Sand, Placerita Canyons- #SandFire
Firefighters are battling a 37,473-acre brush fire called the Sand Fire off the northbound Highway 14 freeway near Sand Canyon Road, which is forcing the evacuation of some Santa Clarita Valley residents. #SandFire
Man With Gun On Bus Shuts Down Canyon Country Traffic
Deputies arrested a man Monday who passed out on a Canyon Country bus with a gun in his waistband, and awoke to a SWAT Team. A city of Santa Clarita bus driver reportedly observed a gun tucked into the waistband of a man who appeared to be unconscious in the back of the bus in Canyon Country.
Pokémon Go Video Game Craze Takes Over Santa Clarita Valley
The popular Nintendo series, Pokemon, released a new virtual reality app with over 7.5 million downloads to date.The popular Nintendo franchise first became mainstream in the 1990s, and is now making a comeback.
August
Bouquet Canyon Burger King To Become Drive-Thru Starbucks
After more than 20 years as a Burger King at the corner of Bouquet Canyon Road and Newhall Ranch Road, a new Starbucks location is coming to Saugus. Burger King franchisee Dave Wurts started working at Burger King in 1978 at the first Santa Clarita Valley location on “Hamburger Hill,” and then worked his way to general manager, and then became a franchisee
CHP Investigates Fatal Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision On I5
CHP officers are investigating a fatal vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on Interstate 5, officials said Monday. The body was found on the northbound lanes, north of the Highway 126 interchange on the “lower cross-over,” where the north- and south-bound cross over each other in Castaic, according to Officer Villalobos of the California Highway Patrol.
Sand Fire Investigation Ongoing As Complete Containment Draws Near
With the Sand Fire still considered to be at 98 percent containment as of Sunday afternoon, fire officials are still inspecting what caused the over 41,000 acre blaze.During the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s preliminary investigation, officials believe that the fire started with a spark from nearby Highway 14, according to department Inspector Licon.
September
ICE Remains Tight-lipped About SCV Immigration Arrest
Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officials visited Santa Clarita last week as part of a national sweep, officials said Tuesday. “We had targets throughout the whole Los Angeles area and San Diego,” said Lori Haley, spokeswoman for the L.A. ICE office. “This was a nationwide operation.”
KHTS Publishes SCV Sex Offender Registry Map
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station maintains a record of sex offenders living within the station’s coverage, in accordance with state law. There are a total of 190 sex offender registrants as of Tuesday, per Sheriff’s Station officials. Megan’s Law, which was passed in 2004, allows the public to view sex offenders’s registration information
Friends Host Fundraiser For Santa Clarita Toddler With Leukemia
Family and friends of a 2-year-old Santa Clarita boy isolated in Children’s Hospital battling leukemia are hosting a fundraiser for the toddler next month Kaden Schanfarber, who turns 3 in November, enjoys an odd affinity that amuses his family — a love of garbage trucks — as well as appreciation for his local waste-haulers.
October
Santa Clarita Clown Reports Remain Unconfirmed, Photo Surfaces
Despite a flurry of tweets, posts, pics and other social media activity, SCV Sheriff’s Station officials say the clown threat has yet to show up in the shadows of Santa Clarita. Rumors and posts persist online, with several posting pictures (including one claiming to be in Canyon Country), however, there have been no confirmed Santa Clarita Valley sightings.
‘Something Incredible’ Prompts Praise For SCV Deputies’ Outreach
A Santa Clarita Valley teen captured “something incredible” at Westfield Valencia Town Center this week, which led to nearly 1,000 Facebook comments, many supporting SCV Sheriff’s Station deputies for their efforts.lvarez witnessed Deputies William Formica and James Mees of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station walk into Sears on Wednesday evening with a man who has been known to walk the streets of the Santa Clarita Valley for years, frequently on the east side
Santa Clarita Hobby Lobby Welcomes Crowd At Ribbon Cutting
Santa Clarita Valley artisans, hobbyists and scrapbookers alike swarmed their newest mecca Monday, a Hobby Lobby in Saugus.The long-anticipated craft store moved into the old OSH location on Bouquet Canyon Road, near Newhall Ranch Road, celebrating its opening with a ceremony hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce
November
Aldi Grocery Chain Set For Santa Clarita Debut
Aldi USA is making its Santa Clarita Valley debut next month and bringing its catalog of exclusive price saving brands with it. The first location is set for Newhall, opening on the corner of Lyons Ave and Orchard Village Road, in the same location as the old Ralphs, and hosting an open house Dec. 14.
Knight Holds Seat, Wilk Heading To Senate, Acosta To Assembly And Santa Clarita Results
In the Santa Clarita Valley federal and statewide races, Congressman Steve Knight held his seat, Assemblyman Scott Wilk became state senator, and Dante Acosta garnered the seat Wilk vacated.
NCIS Set Returns To Downtown Newhall
The popular crime drama “NCIS” returned to Santa Clarita this week, joining numerous projects filmed in and around the SCV. The “NCIS” film crew put together a mock crime scene behind Doris’ Beauty Salon on Main Street on Friday.
December
Saugus Students Pay Tribute To “Singing Sub” Who Died Wednesday
Steven “Mr. G” Gail died Wednesday, according to sources close to the Gail family. He died after a long battle with T-cell prolymphocytic leukemia, a rare form of cancer that is estimated to affect only a few hundred people each year. Steven Gail, better known as Mr. G, or “the Singing Sub” left a lasting impact across generations of Santa Clarita Valley students,
J.R.’s Comedy Club Parting Ways With Marie Callender’s
After 19 years of being located inside Marie Callender’s restaurant, J.R.’s Comedy Club will be celebrating its anniversary Friday with a final show. Once the New Year begins, J.R.’s Comedy Club will have a new location. What’s happening with the SCV Marie Callender’s is a little less clear.
Friends, Co-Workers Helping Canyon Country Man ‘Fighting For His Life’
After a motorcycle crash left one of their co-workers in critical condition, Rowland Air employees in Canyon Country set up a Gofundme page to help raise funds and spread awareness.
