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1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
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SCV Education Foundation Update
Saturday, Nov 16, 2013

So far 2013 has been a great year for the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation. Our presence in the community is expanding and our ability to help students is growing because of your generous support. As an Education Foundation we are unique in that we are very hands-on and serve all five school...

Dec. 7: Tree Lighting at Newhall Veterans Plaza

PHOTO GALLERY – SETUP 12/6/2013   The public is invited to attend a heartwarming ceremony at the Veterans Historical Plaza in Newhall to celebrate the nation’s military service members, past and present. Prayer Angels for the Military is hosting Santa Clarita’s 8th annual Military Honor...

Items Needed Now for Military Care Packages

Operation Thank Our Troops Help SCV-based Prayer Angels for the Military to send care packages to U.S. troops in Afghanistan.   Needed: Granola bars, beef jerky, white and black cotton sport socks, canned ravioli with   pop tops, three-blade razors, international phone cards (AT&T only), AA/AAA...

Got Teenagers? Child & Family Hosts Support Group for Parents

[Child & Family Center] – The Alternatives Program is currently taking sign-ups for the 8-week Empowered Parent/Caregiver Support Group. Our Parent/Caregiver Support Group provides education and support to help parents and caregivers understand issues that all teens struggle with, including...

Whac a Watt, Save a Lot in Santa Clarita

The City of Santa Clarita and the Community Energy Partnership invite local businesses with tracked energy savings to sign up for the Whac-A-Watt, Save-A-Lot Business Energy Challenge by Nov. 30. Eligible businesses must have tracked their energy use in the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for one year...

Blotter: Thefts in Newhall

Newhall, Zone 6 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Info Week of 11/03/13 through 11/11/2013   A look back at the crimes reported in the Newhall area last week. Between Tuesday the 5th at 10:00 p.m., and Wednesday the 6th at 2:00 p.m., an attempted vehicle burglary occurred in the 24300 block of...

Blotter: Only 1 Part-1 Crime in Castaic Area

Castaic and Val Verde, Zone 2 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Snapshot 11/04/2013-11/10/2013 Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit   There was 1 Part-1 Crime in Zone 2 (Castaic / Val Verde) this past week. A woman reported that her credit/debit card was taken...

Blotter for CC-East: Another Pizza Delivery Robbery

Canyon Country East, Zone 8 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Snapshot 11/04/2013 – 11/10/2013 Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit   Last week, the following Part 1 crimes occurred in Canyon Country East: (1) Robbery, (2) Assaults, (1) Commercial Burglary,...

West Side Crime Blotter: Lock Your Car

Stevenson Ranch / Westridge, Zone 3 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Info Snapshot 11/04/2013 to 11/10/2013   During the above dates, Zone 3 had five reported part one crimes. Here are some details regarding some of the reported incidents. A vehicle burglary was reported from the 25300 block of...

Blotter: Harleys Stolen in Valencia

Valencia, Zone 5 Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information Snapshot for 11/04/2013 through 11/10/2013 Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station Crime Prevention Unit   Zone 5-Valencia had fifteen Part-1 Crimes reported during the past week. The criminal incidents included vehicle burglaries,...

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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
The Newhall School District Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for its annual organiational meeting.
Newhall School Board Elects Rachelle Haddoak 2026 Board President
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department  Forensic In-Patient Step Down program’s success has led to an annual graduation that not only celebrates the participants for the progress they have made in the program but also acknowledges the department’s commitment to excellence in custody operations. 
LASD Custody Division Honors Inmates on the Path of Recovery and Success
The study of bones from the largest collection of Neandertal remains in Northern Europe has revealed evidence of selective cannibalism targeting Neandertal females and children between 41,000 and 45,000 years ago.
Research by CSUN Prof Finds Neandertal Selective Cannibalism 45,000 Years Ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that registration is open for the second annual School Leadership to End Hate Winter Institute, co-hosted by the California Department of Education and the California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education.
State Education Dept. to Address Rising Antisemitism, Hate
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $134,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety
LASD Crime Lab Awarded Grant to Bolster Testing for DUI Cases
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