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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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Saturday: Homeless Awareness Event Returns to Valencia
Thursday, Sep 24, 2015

Temporary homes will be made out of boxes that once held furniture, refrigerators and washers during the sixth annual Box City, presented by Williams Homes. Box City will be held on Sept. 26 in Valencia Heritage Park and raises awareness and funds for Family Promise of the Santa Clarita Valley, a nonprofit...

Culinary Arts, Sports Medicine Programs Coming to Castaic District

The Castaic Union School District is gearing up to roll out new programs and special events. Castaic Middle School will be getting a Sports Medicine and a Culinary Arts program in the future. The Sports Medicine program is unique to the school districts locally, said Charmin Ortega, executive assistant...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday September 24, 2015

The 2014 Hate Crime Report for LA County was released today.  Plus LA County Sheriffs are warning the public about a phone scam happening around the county.  Additionally 2 local school districts are moving closer to trustee area voting and we have your 5 Day Weather Report & Entertainment all...

The Real Revenue Challenge

George Runner California Forward, a political reform group, recently invited Californians to take a “Revenue Challenge.” The challenge consists of an online survey where participants can rate how more than a dozen legislative proposals-mostly aimed at raising taxes-meet a set of criteria...

Tally: River Ralliers Netted 13,500 Pounds of Trash

More than 1,200 volunteers collected 13,500 pounds of trash Saturday when they participated in the 21st Annual Santa Clara River Rally, according to figures from the city of Santa Clarita. The event included an Environmental Expo with 20-plus vendors sharing environmental tips. Participants went through...

Feds Giving County $1.5 Mil. to Fight Sex Slavery

Los Angeles County Mayor Michael D. Antonovich applauds the announcement that the county’s Human Trafficking Task Force – established by the Sheriff’s Department in partnership with Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) – will receive $1.5 million from the United States Department of Justice. “Combatting...

SCV Saw Fewer Hate Crimes in 2014; Rate Up Slightly in County

Eleven hate crimes were reported in the Santa Clarita Valley during 2014 versus 16 in 2013 – a 31 percent decline. Hate crimes across all of Los Angeles County increased by just 1 percent, but it was the first increase in seven years. That’s according to the Los Angeles County Commission...

Air Quality Unhealthy in SCV, SFV, SGV Friday

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and San Gabriel Valley tomorrow, Friday, September 25. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Rock Universe at Vincenzo’s; New CD from Sara Niemietz

It’s “Rock Universe” night Friday at Vincenzo’s on Lyons Avenue in Newhall. The show’s theme is prog, funk and folk, and the lineup includes local whiz-kid guitarist Roger Atlas. Roger and his keyboard-playing younger brother Dennis blew us away on SCVTV’s “House Blend” a few years ago....

Water Agency Publishes Financial Data in a Way that Makes Sense

The Castaic Lake Water Agency announced the launch Thursday of a new online financial reporting application powered by OpenGov that provides easy access to the Agency’s finances. The powerful, user-friendly platform transforms complex financial data into an interactive, digital format that makes it...

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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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