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Fund Established to Pay for Baby's Funeral

A friend of a mother whose baby was found dead Saturday created an online fundraiser for the victim's family.

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Teacher Joining Administrative Ranks as AP at Canyon

The Hart School District announced the appointment of Ilona Pennay to the position of Canyon High School Assistant Principal at the Governing Board meeting Jan. 21. She will replace Jason d'Autremont, who was promoted to principal at Canyon effective Dec. 22. Pennay will start as Canyon Assistant Principal on Feb. 2.

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Kunak to Lead Castaic Area Town Council

The Castaic Area Town Council held its annual organizational meeting Wednesday, naming a new president and officers for the 10-person advisory group. John Kunak, who was elected to represent Region 1 (Hillcrest, Live Oak, Northbluffs and Hasley Hills), was named president, replacing outgoing President Flo Lawrence. READ STORY

Pioneer Recording Engineer Dies at 94

Longtime Friendly Valley resident John Palladino, a sound engineer turned Capitol Records producer, worked on classic recordings by Kid Ory, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, The Band, Quicksilver Messenger Service, the Steve Miller Band, Paul McCartney, The Beatles and more.

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2014 Saw Nearly 300 DUI Arrests Throughout SCV

Almost one person a day in the Santa Clarita Valley gets behind the wheel under the influence and gets arrested for a DUI. In 2014, there were 290 DUI arrests made by Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station deputies alone, said Sgt. Rich Cohen of the station's Traffic Unit.

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Hart Grad George Diaz Completes Basic Combat Training

During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. READ STORY

Boys Basketball: Valencia vs. Canyon

Valencia defeated Canyon 56-43 Friday in this High School Basketball Game of the Week on SCVTV. WATCH GAME

Jan. 31: Reenactment of Author's Visit to Camulos

Helen Hunt Jackson's 1882 visit preceded the 1884 publication of her novel, "Ramona," which romanticized California's old Spanish days and sparked a massive westward migration as tourists from the Midwest and East Coast sought out the places Jackson described.
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Op-Ed: Desecrating a Landmark | Darryl Manzer

When the MRCA took over Mentryville in 1995-96, it was agreed the buildings were to be restored so the public could tour them and they would be protected from the ravages of misuse and decay. Two decades later, we are still waiting to get those tours started, and instead of preserving the historic buildings, the MRCA is allowing them to be damaged by film crews. COMMENTARY

Today in SCV History: January 26, 1990

"Duplicates" premieres at L.A. Philharmonic; concerto by CalArts Music School dean Mel Powell wins Pulitzer Prize.

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New Old Stuff: Aviatrix Found in Newhall

William S. Hart lived in Newhall, but in some respects his hilltop mansion was in a different world. Hart was a major celebrity who quietly entertained other major celebrities from Hollywood and beyond. Here, he's hanging out with the legendary lost aviatrix Amelia Earhart at his Newhall estate. You've probably seen this photograph if you've been upstairs in the Hart mansion. If you haven't been there, it's well worth a visit.