- Colossus is Dead...Or IS It?: "Magic Mountain and Rocky Mountain took what seemed like an insurmountable problem — what to do with an aging wooden coaster — and turned it into unbridled inspiration that resulted in a one-of-a-kind ride." Six Flags announced it's turning Colossus into a wood-and-steel hybrid, expected to debut as Twisted Colossus next year. LA Times
- On the Lookout: Detectives are searching for an identity theft suspect they believe obtained personal info from an SCV woman, got a replacement credit card in her name and then zipped up to Bakersfield to buy a $23,000 Rolex. KHTS
- Hoping There's Not a Third: Twice in the past month, a Canyon Country woman was assaulted while walking home, the last attack leaving her fractured ribs, a split lip and a fractured eye socket. Deputies don't believe this is an occurrence of the so-called "knockout game". The Signal
- Trying to Stop the Runaways: "Too many families are separated by runaway film production. With this bill, help is on the way.” State lawmakers reached a deal on a five-year plan to provide $330 million in tax credits to keep film productions in California. The Signal
- It Was an Inferno: "When the smoke cleared three days later, 17,200 acres had been scorched and 15 structures and numerous out-buildings were lost." Fifty years ago today a fire broke out that would sweep through Gene Autry's Melody Ranch studio in Placerita Canyon. SCV History
- Coach Cuffed for DUI: A "walk on" coach for the West Ranch boys soccer team (and formerly varsity boys head coach at Golden Valley and Hart) was arrested on suspicion of DUI. The Signal
- McKeon Wants a Strategy: Congressman Howard "Buck" McKeon is challenging the President to provide Congress with an actual strategy for defeating ISIS, currently terrorizing Iraq. The Hill
- Looking for Details: In the wake f an investigation finding that 1 in 5 foster kids in California is prescribed psychiatric drugs, county Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is calling for a full report from the county's Department of Mental Health. Daily News
- A Rock Mystery Solved: For decades, the "sailing stones" of Death Valley's Racetrack Playa have mystified people, forever moving but never caught in the act. Now, scientists have a handle on what's going on. Gizmodo
Nine years of the Valley’s town square · 2006–2015
