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Vince Ferry Named New Principal of Saugus High School
Thursday, May 18, 2017

Vince Ferry Rio Norte Junior High School principal Vince Ferry has been named the new principal of Saugus High School. Ferry will take over for Bill Bolde who is retiring after leading the school for 14 years. “I am very excited to join the Centurion family,” Mr. Ferry said. “I look forward...

‘No Hero Left Untreated Act’ Passes Committee, Heads to House Floor Vote

Rep. Steve Knight Wednesday, Representative Steve Knight’s (CA-25) bill, No Hero Left Untreated Act, passed from the House Veterans Affairs Committee and is likely on its way to the floor for a vote soon. No Hero Left Untreated Act, H.R. 1162, would help veterans recover from post-traumatic stress...

JetHawks Continue Winning Streak with Solid Win Over Modesto Nuts

JetHawks star, Craig Schlitter, bounced back after a shaky first two innings, ending with the game erasing a three-run deficit to defeat the Modesto Nuts, 9 – 5, on Wednesday night at John Thurman Field. The win pushed the JetHawks’ win streak to a season-high eight games and lifted their record...

Becerra Takes Legal Action in Health Insurance Lawsuit

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra and New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman took legal action to challenge the Trump Administration and protect health care access for millions of Americans. Joined by Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota,...

May 19: City Council Committee Legislative Committee Meeting

City Council Committee Legislative Committee Meeting 5/19/2017 2:00 PM City Hall, Orchard Room 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor   Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Roll Call ITEM 1 ASSEMBLY BILL 190 – LOCAL GOVERNMENT: DEVELOPMENT...

May 22: Arts Commission Study Session

Arts Commission Study Session 5/22/2017 6:30 PM Century Room 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor   Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Downloads: Agenda CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Roll Call FLAG SALUTE APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ITEM 1 ARTS COMMISSION ONE SHEET ITEM...

Pharmavite Makes Long Term Commitment to Santa Clarita

By SCVEDC Pharmavite LLC, the leading manufacturer of dietary supplements for more than 45 years, has renewed its commitment to the Santa Clarita Valley by entering into two new leases. To support the operations of its growing Nature Made® brand of vitamins and mineral supplements, the company has...

Foreign Trade Zones Provide Major Benefits for Santa Clarita Companies

By SCVEDC Serving qualified sites within the Santa Clarita Valley (SCV), the extension of the U.S. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) program offers international traders and importers and exporters outstanding opportunities to take advantage of special customs privileges. These incentives can lower barriers...

June 1-30: Drawings from Artist Mike Farrell at The MAIN

The Art Exhibit at The MAIN will be featuring collected drawings from artist Mike Farrell from Thursday, June 1 to Friday, June 30. A reception for the gallery will be held on Thursday, June 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A statement from Farrell: “As a largely self-taught artist who has been...

Hart District Looking for Measure SA Oversight Committee Members

The William S. Hart Union High School District needs a few new members of the Measure SA Citizens’ Oversight Committee. These members will serve a two-year term with a maximum of three consecutive terms. The Hart School District is looking for members who would fit in any of the following groups: ·...

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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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