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Newhall CHP Takes ‘People’s Choice’ First Place At Sheriff’s Chili Cook-Off

The Newhall division of the California Highway Patrol took home first place Saturday in the “People’s Choice” category at the 2018 Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s 14th annual Chili Cook-Off.


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Hundreds of people gathered at the Jack Bones Equestrian Center in Castaic to sample over 25 different varieties of chili.

Each booth was run by different members of law enforcement, and featured their own unique themes ranging from ancient Egypt to Jurassic World.

The CHP Newhall division won first place in the People’s Choice category, which was decided by hundreds of attendees who purchased a taste-testing card and voted for their favorite chili.

There were five other categories for the cook-off. The winners for each are listed below:

  • Grandmaster – LASD Homicide Bureau
  • Judges Choice First Place – American Legion 309
  • Hottest Chili First Place – Inmate Reception Center
  • People’s Choice First Place – California Highway Patrol Newhall Division
  • Best Theme First Place – North County Correctional Facility
  • Most Spirited First Place – CRDF

The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station also placed at the event, taking home second place in the Hottest Chili category, according to a Facebook post from Sheriff’s officials.

https://www.facebook.com/SantaClaritaValleySheriffsStation/photos/pcb.2440948435932338/2440948405932341/?type=3&theater

All proceeds from the cook-off are set to benefit the athletes of Special Olympics Santa Clarita & Tri-Valley, who were also present at the event.

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Newhall CHP Takes ‘People’s Choice’ First Place At Sheriff’s Chili Cook-Off

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Michael Brown has lived in Santa Clarita his whole life. Graduating from Saugus High School in 2016, he continued to stay local by attending The Master’s University, where he achieved a Bachelor's Degree in Communication. Michael joined KHTS in January of 2018 as a news intern, and has since gone on to become the News Director for the KHTS Newsroom. Since joining KHTS, Michael has covered many breaking news stories (both on scene and on air), interviewed dozens of prominent state and federal political figures, and interacted with hundreds of residents from Santa Clarita. When he is not working, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, as well as reading any comic book he can get his hands on.