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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Oct. 3: ‘The Mysterious Tataviam’ at Rancho Camulos
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015

The Tataviam – the indigenous peoples of the Santa Clarita Valley – are among the least known of the California Indian groups. Little of their tribal history and unique language survived the mission period. By sifting through Spanish mission archives and records of early-20th-century anthropologists,...

COC Alumni Newsletter (9-29-2015)

With classes at College of the Canyons now in full swing and both campuses alive with students, I am reminiscent of my youth and the fear and uncertainty that accompanied the question, “What do I want to BE?” This can seem like a daunting question to some and if you’re like me, the...

Brown Vetoes Wilk’s ‘No Secret Rail Meetings’ Bill

Assembly Bill 85, authored by Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown. AB 85 would have strengthened transparency in state agencies by closing a loophole that many state boards have exploited to bar the public from attending two-member committees. “AB 85 would have required...

Brown Signs Wilk Bill Requiring SCV Sewer Board to Meet in SCV

Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday by Assemblyman Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, that requires the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District to hold board meetings within the district. “This is a huge win for the ratepayers,” Wilk said. “No longer will citizens have to make a 90 minute trip to...

Middle Schooler Going to Trial Over Facebook Threats

[KHTS] – A student from Placerita Junior High School who was arrested in March for allegedly making threats on Facebook will be going to trial, according to the District Attorney’s office. The 13-year-old student allegedly threatened to bring guns to the school, a sheriff’s spokesman said. He...

Brown Announces 2015 Calif. Hall of Fame Inductees

Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr. and First Lady Anne Gust Brown, along with the California Museum, announced the ninth class of inductees to the California Hall of Fame today. The newest class of inspirational individuals will join 88 Californians previously inducted for exemplifying California’s spirit...

City Launches Newhall Walking Tour App
Monday, Sep 28, 2015

The city of Santa Clarita unveiled the Newhall Walking Tour app on Monday, showcasing interesting and historical places as well as information on the Walk of Western Stars in Old Town Newhall for tourists and engaged community members. Officials believe the app will increase awareness of the many notable...

Median SCV Home Price $523,000; Condos $325,000

[SRAR] – Even with early signs of seasonal cooling, the home resale market in the Santa Clarita Valley stayed exceptionally busy during August, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported today. Escrows closed on 248 single-family home sales during August, up 15.9 percent over the prior...

SCV Chamber This Week: Colorita Planning, more

Santa Colorita Planning Committee Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 27451 Tourney Rd., Ste. 160 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Link to Additional Information MLB – Major League Business Men Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Time: 11:45...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, September 28, 2015

Four proposed trustee-area voting maps for the Saugus Union School District are slated to be discussed in the coming months. A new app has been launched which will bring more awareness about notable places around Santa Clarita. The districts governing board will talk about the proposed maps at a series...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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
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