Oct. 30, 2014 – Daily Brief — The SCV Talk Archive

Purge Case Handed to Probation: The cases of two local boys arrested on suspicion of distributing child porn in the "SCV Purge" have been handed over to the Probation Department, with The Signal reporting there's an expectation they won't be prosecuted. The Signal
Dedicating the Gateway: If there's a ribbon to be cut, SClaritans will find a way. Even if it means hiking into the hills. Yesterday, city officials dedicated the Gateway Ranch open space in the Newhall Pass, which at one time was slated for several thousand homes. KHTS The Signal
Also in Probation News: The boy who was arrested after allegedly texting a friend a threat about school violence has been given a year's probation. If he stays out of trouble for a year he could see the case dismissed. The Signal
Crash Report Still Underway: The CHP is still finalizing its report on a fatal August collision that left a 17-year-old Saugus High student dead. She was jogging across Golden Valley Road after she was reportedly struck by a car driven by an acquaintance from school. KHTS
Sheriff Candidate Gets the Nod: Sheriff candidate Jim McDonnell has received an endorsement from interim L.A. County Sheriff John Scott. Daily News
File Under 'Public Input': The city is working on a strategic plan to improve library services, and is holding a series of public input meetings starting this weekend. City Briefs
Council Wrapup: From presentations and consent calendar items to discussion and denial of Albert Einstein Academy, your anonymous council meeting wrapup. I Heart SCV
Plan Accordingly: The Santa Clarita Marathon is coming up this Sunday, which means road closures. SCVNews
From Surviving to Thriving: Good piece out of The Signal's community section, as a breast cancer survivor shares her story of overcoming cancer and becoming a personal trainer. The Signal