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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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Enforcement Snuffing Out Tobacco Tax Evasion
Saturday, May 10, 2014

[News Release] – The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) announced its latest cigarette and tobacco products tax evasion that shows increased inspections, licensing, and enforcement efforts have contributed to a drop in the percentage of sales of contraband products since its last estimate....

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, May 9, 2014
Friday, May 9, 2014

A suspect who eluded deputies Wednesday during a routine traffic stop is now in custody. Kennedy Rae Urban was just 18 months old when her parents noticed something just wasn’t right – The Paseo Club in Valencia is hosting a blood drive for her this month. More than six weeks after he agreed...

Pacific Island Culture Celebrated in Newhall

By Kelly Johnstone Members of the Kalakeke Pacific Island Dance Company are practicing their moves in preparation for the first annual Santa Clarita Valley Pacific Islander Festival, which takes place Saturday, May 10 at Williams S. Hart Regional Park. Hosted by the dance company and the County of Los...

Valencia High Baseball Coach Still Under Investigation

[KHTS] – More than six weeks after Valencia High baseball head coach Jared Snyder took a leave of absence after accusations of financial impropriety were made against him, the Hart district is still conducting an audit to assess the situation, according to law enforcement officials. A preliminary...

Paseo Club Hosting Blood Drive for Young Cancer Patient

[KHTS] – Another blood drive for local cancer patient 2-year-old Kennedy Rae Urban will be hosted by the Paseo Club of Valencia on Thursday, May 29 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kennedy was born on Feb. 5, 2012, but only 18 months after parents Kevin and Melissa Urban of Castaic had welcomed her into their...

USC Alumni Chapter of SCV Hosts a Golf Classic at TPC in Valencia

The USC Alumni Chapter of the Santa Clarita Valley, a non-profit organization, invites members of the Trojan Family, friends, and community members to join them for a golf event at the Tournament Players Club in Valencia on October 27, 2014. Proceeds from the event support the Chapter’s student Scholarship...

White Ribbon Week Kicks Off at Golden Valley

[KHTS] – The White Ribbon Week campaign’s “drive safe” message and ribbons will be presented to students from the Golden Valley High School graduating class on May 23, event officials announced Friday. Deputy Joshua Dubin from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is scheduled to appear...

The Latest on the SCV Entertainment Beat

Friday is opening night for the award-winning “Rent: The Musical” at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. The dramatic play’s become a pop culture phenomenon, with a modern-day love story set in New York City’s grungy East Village and soundtrack that rocks. Tickets...

Enterprise Zone Tax Credits Still Available for Businesses

[KHTS] – California’s enterprise zone tax credit program may have ended, but some Santa Clarita business owners can still take advantage of tax credits benefits, officials announced Friday. The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is offering free 20-minute consultations to Santa...

‘Boys’ Night Out’ With Kellar to Benefit Domestic Violence Center

[KHTS] – The Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clarita Valley is encouraging men to take a stand against violence with their “Boys’ Night Out” fundraiser. City Councilmember Bob Kellar will open his home for a BBQ dinner, drinks and cigars on Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m. This is the ninth year...

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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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