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Fair Day
Thursday, Sep 17, 2015

Yesterday I went to the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. I had not been there since 1968 with the Hart High marching band. Things have changed a whole bunch. Today was free for seniors. That means just like when I was in band at Hart, I didn’t pay admission. Something to remember, folks, since it...

Chilean Quake Prompts Tsunami Warning for SoCal Beaches

*ALERT* NOAA Tsunami Advisory for all California beaches. Avoid beaches and harbors. Strong currents and surges expected. A Tsunami Advisory has been issued and remains in effect for the coastal areas of California from San Onofre State beach to Ragged Point (50 miles NW of San Luis Obispo). Start times...

Domestic Violence Center News: Girl Scout Project on Horizon; more
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2015

Gold Award Girl Scout Project “Building Bare Necessities”  We are ever so lucky to have Ana take on the giant project of helping us raise money to build a second bathroom at our shelter! Ana has taken this on as her Gold Award Project for Girl Scouts. Ana’s project is called “Building...

Oct. 3-4: American Indian Celebration at AV Indian Museum

The annual American Indian Celebration at Antelope Valley Indian Museum returns on Oct. 3 and 4, 2015, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults (cash only). Children age 12 and under are free. Parking is free. Proceeds from the event will be used by Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum...

Charges Filed in Shooting of Baldwin Park CHP Officer

[CHP] – Since January, 88 law enforcement officers nationwide have been killed in the line of duty. Of those, 28 have died as a result of fatal gunshot wounds. California has had three officers killed, all of which have been as a result of gunfire. The average age of the officers who were feloniously...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Film director Dror Soref  was arrested at his Santa Clarita home Friday for allegedly running a multimillion dollar ponzi scheme. A hit and run crash left a woman dead on Monday night. The Sheriff’s Academy graduated 12 applicants at the 12th Community Academy Graduation. Joan Lucid has been involved...

County Arts to Hand Out Community Service Grants

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission announces the Community Impact Arts Grant program, a new funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations that use the arts to support their mission while primarily providing a wider range of services and programs. CIAG guidelines and application are available at...

SCV Entertainment Beat

The Stage Door at Keyboard Galleria on Soledad across from Mountasia has rescheduled its monthly drum circle to the third Thursday of the month. Valencia’s own REMO drums provides the instruments, no experience is needed, and admission is free for all ages. Downbeat is 6:30 Thursday. Call Keyboard...

Baby Boy Safely Surrendered in Lancaster

Supervisor Don Knabe Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe is proud to announce that the County’s Safe Surrender Program celebrated success for the second time this week and 12th time this year with the report of a safely surrendered newborn baby boy. This most recent Safe Surrender occurred this...

Don’t Want Deep-Well Injection? Here’s the Alternative

[SCV Sanitation District] – The the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District is still working to implement a project to comply with a State-mandated limit on the level of chloride in the treated wastewater discharged by the District’s two water reclamation plants. A public notice regarding the...

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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
Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are in bloom, and California State University, Northridge’s environmental biologists are asking the public’s help in figuring out why and what it means for the trees’ future.
CSUN Researchers Call for Public’s Help in Documenting Joshua Trees’ Surprise Out-of-Season Bloom
The California Department of Motor Vehicles today issued its decision in the Tesla administrative case, adopting the administrative law judge’s proposed decision
DMV Finds Tesla Violated California State Law With ‘Autopilot’ Terms
Starting January 1, 2026, Santa Clarita Transit is launching Fare Capping, meaning once riders hit the daily or weekly cap, the rest of their local rides are free.
Santa Clarita Transit Launches Fare Capping Beginning January 2026
The University Library at California State University, Northridge has completed the processing and cataloging of the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Community Relations Committee (CRC) Archives, spanning from 1921 to 2000, providing researchers and the public access to one of the most comprehensive archives documenting the Jewish community’s role in combating antisemitism, fascism and discrimination in Southern California and beyond.
CSUN University Library Announces Completion of Jewish Community Archives Processing (1921–2000)
1839 - Judge John F. Powell born in Galway, Ireland [story]
John F. Powell
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