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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Academy Receives $10 Mil. Each from Spielberg, Katzenberg
Wednesday, Nov 20, 2013

From left: Dawn Hudson, Jeffrey Katzenberg, Steven Spielberg and Cheryl Boone Isaacs look over the museum plans. Photo: Todd Wawrychuk / AMPAS The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences received separate $10 million gifts from Jeffrey Katzenberg and Steven Spielberg for the Academy Museum of Motion...

Antonovich Pet of the Week (11-19-2013): Hello

At Tuesday’s meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich presented Hello, an 4-year-old terrier mix, as his pet of the week. Hello is one of many pets available for adoption at a county animal shelter near you. For information about adopting a pet, call...

Chamber Luncheon: Learn to Advocate for an Abused Child

Lunch & Learn   Friday, December 13, 2013, 11:45am Hosted By:    CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children     “Learn how to Advocate for an Abused Child“ Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 160, Santa Clarita, 91355      Lunch...

Governor Kills Some Bad Bills

Assemblyman Scott Wilk Gov. Jerry Brown and I do not see eye-to-eye on many issues. We have contrasting perspectives on what the size and scope of government should be, as well as what needs to be done to help grow small business.  But from time to time, the governor can surprise. Make no mistake. The...

Nov. 22: Get a Contract Job with Pharmavite

November is just overflowing with opportunities for employment and resources to improve your job search efforts!  Whether you are looking for a little extra money for the holidays or an opportunity to get your foot in the door of a company you’ve targeted for employment, the Santa Clarita WorkSource...

Nov. 23: Choices in Education Expo (Ed-Expo)

Making education related decisions for yourself or your family, the Choices in Education Expo gives education decision makers the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the fine schools, organizations and companies that can help you make the right decisions. “Making academic and vocation educational...

Mayor in D.C. to Support Boxer’s Cemex Bill
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013

Mayor Bob Kellar | File photo [KHTS] – Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar is slated to testify in front of a Senate committee Wednesday to address a bill that could settle a longstanding dispute the city of Santa Clarita and backers of a “mega mine” in Soledad Canyon. “We will see as...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, November 19, 2013

In this episode: A series of recorded phone calls at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic resulted in an investigation into an alleged drug smuggling conspiracy; Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar is headed to Washington DC. to testify in front of a Senate committee on a bill aimed to end the longstanding...

Annual Home Tour Set to Launch Holiday Season

See full set of photos here: http://scvtv.com/?p=9394   The 2013 holiday season is in full swing as Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital gets closer to launching its 33rd Annual Holiday Home Tour. On Saturday Dec. 7, the four-home tour will take visitors into the heart of Santa Clarita Valley neighborhoods...

Dec. 7-8: Holiday Craft Fair at Placerita Nature Center

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates will be holding their annual Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday, Dec 7 and 8. It’s the organization’s only fundraiser of the year, and all proceeds are used for animal care, education programs and special projects throughout the Placerita...

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1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
1929 - Swift justice: Thomas Vernon sentenced to life in prison for Saugus train derailment & robbery 1 month earlier [story]
Tom Vernon
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