Acton, CA

On this day in 1952, Elizabeth Blum made local history by becoming the first Miss Acton, proudly representing her community at the Antelope Valley Fair and Alfalfa Festival, held from September 4–7 in Lancaster. At just 18 years old, Blum stood among a court of young women from across the Antelope Valley region, each selected ... The post Today In SCV History: September 4, 1952 – First Ever Miss Acton At Antelope Valley Fair appeared first on KHTS Radio.

A shed fire spread to the nearby brush in Acton, prompting a response from firefighters. The fire, dubbed the Ranch Fire, was first reported around 12:35 p.m. in the 4000 block of Maxine Way in Acton, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. UPDATE (1:10 p.m.): The forward progression of the Ranch ... The post Ranch Fire: Shed Fire Spreads To Nearby Brush In Acton appeared first on KHTS Radio.

On this day in 1963, a major event in transportation history occurred as the first section of the Antelope Valley 14 Freeway opened, running from east of Solemint Junction in Canyon Country to Red Rover Mine Road in Acton. The new freeway, which would eventually become California State Route 14, was designed to provide a ... The post Today In SCV History: August 23, 1963 – First Stretch Of Antelope Valley 14 Freeway Opens appeared first on KHTS Radio.

On August 22, 1891, a 17-year-old Lou Henry, the future First Lady of the United States, posed with a rifle on a donkey outside Richard E. Nickel’s general store in Acton. The photo, taken by Nickel himself, is now preserved in the National Archives, with its date confirmed by the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and ... The post Today In SCV History: August 22, 1891 – Future First Lady Lou Henry Hoover Poses For Acton Photographer appeared first on KHTS Radio.

A vehicle fire on the 14 Freeway near Acton spread and quickly grew into a second-alarm brush fire Friday afternoon. UPDATE (3:27 p.m.): All Evacuation Warnings have been downgraded to Advisories. Residents should remain alert, follow Law and Fire instructions, and stay prepared for changing conditions. Keep windows and doors closed because of nearby smoke. ... The post Rover Fire: Vehicle Fire Sparks Second-Alarm Brush Fire, Evacuation Warnings Issued appeared first on KHTS Radio.

A GoFundMe has been set up for the family who lost their loved one in a fatal 14 Freeway Acton crash Monday night. Just before 11 p.m. Monday, first responders received reports of a crash on the southbound 14 Freeway near Ward Road in Acton. Rigoberto Antonio Lemus, 38, identified by his family in a ... The post GoFundMe Set Up For Family Of Man Killed In 14 Freeway Acton Crash appeared first on KHTS Radio.

UPDATE: A man died after he was struck by a vehicle on the 14 Freeway Monday night in Acton after running out of gas. Around 11 p.m., first responders received reports of a two-vehicle crash and a body within the lanes of the southbound 14 Freeway south of Ward Road in Acton, said Officer Andre ... The post UPDATE: Man Dies After Being Struck On 14 Freeway in Acton appeared first on KHTS Radio.

A man was airlifted to the hospital after being ejected from a vehicle that spun out on the 14 Freeway in Acton Monday night. Around 11 p.m. Monday, first responders received reports of a crash on the southbound 14 Freeway near Ward Road in Acton, said Ryan Rau, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire ... The post Man Airlifted After Being Ejected From Vehicle In 14 Freeway  Crash In Acton appeared first on KHTS Radio.