College Briefs for Jan. 2
January 2, 2025
Local students named to SNHU summer 2024 president’s list Southern New Hampshire University announced that multiple local students were named to the summer 2024 president’s list. The summer terms run
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LASD using paper, pen during Y2K-like system outage
January 2, 2025
A quarter-century after the world avoided a much-ballyhooed Y2K crisis on New Year’s Eve — a six-digit date format in computer software was feared to bring down planes and cause
Henry Mayo welcomes first baby of 2025
January 1, 2025
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia welcomed its first baby of the year at 10:54 a.m. on Wednesday, hospital officials said. According to Patrick Moody, Henry Mayo’s director of marketing
FBI identifies suspected terrorist in New Orleans attack, says ISIS flag found
January 1, 2025
By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer The FBI has identified the suspect who carried out an attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that left at least 10 dead and dozens
Jeju Air Boss: No safety issues flagged in pre-flight checks before crash
January 1, 2025
By Owen Evans Contributing Writer The boss of Jeju Air said that no safety issues were flagged in pre-flight checks before one of its planes crashed at South Korea’s Muan International
Gallup poll: Majority of Americans predict positive changes in 2025
January 1, 2025
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer A majority of Americans expect positive change in 2025 in a number of key areas — including employment prospects, inflation at reasonable levels, and the United
10 dead, dozens injured after vehicle plows into New Orleans crowd
January 1, 2025
By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer Ten people are dead and dozens of others are injured after a vehicle plowed into a large crowd in New Orleans, officials in Louisiana’s most populous
Applications open for Gladbach scholarship
December 31, 2024
News release The 2025/26 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship opportunity is now available, and interested students may apply for the scholarship through the Association of California Water Agencies website. The
No-burn alert extended through Wednesday
December 31, 2024
News release The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended a residential no-burn day alert through Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. for all those living in the South Coast Air
City, Burrtec offering Christmas tree recycling
December 31, 2024
News release Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three locations for residents to recycle their live Christmas trees this holiday season. The
Loose ends: Crime stories to continue developing in 2025
December 31, 2024
As 2024 winds down and 2025 approaches, there are several pending crime stories in the Santa Clarita Valley likely to continue to develop. From a local chiropractor who was accused
A look back at the moments that helped define 2024
December 31, 2024
By Lawrence Wilson Contributing Writer President Ronald Reagan once said: “Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But the Marines don’t have that
Cause of Saugus house fire yet to be determined
December 31, 2024
L.A. County firefighters have not yet determined the cause for a house fire that broke out on the 20700 block of Dan Court in Saugus on Friday afternoon, but reported
Embattled Chiquita Canyon Landfill closes
December 31, 2024
Just two months after successfully defending a lawsuit in order to stay open, Chiquita Canyon Landfill announced in a letter sent via email on New Year’s Eve that it would
Menorah lighting brings hundreds to celebrate Hanukkah
December 30, 2024
It was a celebration of light and unity at the Valencia Town Center’s second floor, as communities from three local synagogues gathered to light the Menorah during the fifth day
SCV Water asks for conservation during 2-week state project
December 30, 2024
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency officials expect that with a little bit of conservation, there’ll be no problems with upcoming work on local water connections for the State Water Project.
Attempted kidnapping report deemed false
December 30, 2024
Deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to reports of an attempted kidnapping in Canyon Country and, after further investigation, authorities concluded there was no evidence of a
Biden, Trump, other leaders pay tribute to Carter
December 30, 2024
By Joseph Lord Contributing Writer President Joe Biden and others in American politics paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter following his death on Sunday. Reactions from lawmakers and U.S. officials quickly
Jimmy Carter, 39th president, Nobel Peace Prize winner, dies at 100
December 30, 2024
By Jack Phillips, Jacob Burg Contributing Writer Former President Jimmy Carter, the longest-lived president in U.S. history, died at his home, his family and the Carter Center confirmed Sunday. He was
CHP officers arrest both drivers after dual high-speed pursuit
December 30, 2024
California Highway Patrol-Newhall area officers engaged in high-speed pursuits of two vehicles Monday afternoon that originated near the southbound Interstate 5 north of Highway 126 before making their way down