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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Aug. 15: Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Thursday, Aug 10, 2017

Planning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 6:00 pm City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, CA 91355 To view agenda online, click [here].

Unhealthy Air Quality Forecasted for Friday

According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive individuals in Santa Clarita Valley tomorrow, Friday, August 11. Los Angeles County Interim Health Officer, Jeffrey Gunzenhauser, MD, MPH, advises people living or working in Santa Clarita Valley...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, August 10, 2017

A fatal crash on the I-5 near Roxford Street is under investigation by California Highway Patrol. A Santa Clarita man assaulted on the doorstep of his Canyon Country home recently is hoping someone saw something who can help identify the suspects. The Hart District Governing Board has approved the hiring...

Resources Lacking in SCV for Sexual Assault Victims

A recent alleged rape at COC reminded Santa Clarita that for all the amenities afforded the SCV, a sexual assault treatment center is not one of them. The nearest Center for Assault Treatment Services is a Northridge-based facility that’s actually “co-located” at a facility in Van Nuys, according...

Crime Blotter: Burglaries, Petty Theft, Grand-Theft Auto in Canyon Country (West)

Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Canyon Country West (Zone 7): July 24, 2017 to August 6, 2017 07/24/17 Commercial Burglary- 20800 block of Centre Pointe Parkway Person(s) unknown cut a lock to a storage shed near the above indicated address and stole an air compressor and a shop vacuum...

Aug. 23: Senior Center Scholar Series; MacArthur’s Spies

On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into the Philippines unopposed by outnumbered U.S. forces. Thousands of soldiers surrendered and were marched off to notorious prison camps. But thousands of other Filipinos and Americans refused to surrender. Japan saw its conquest of the Philippines as...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Grand-Theft Auto, Robbery in Canyon Country

Here is the Crime Information and Public Safety Report for Canyon Country (East) for the Week of July 24-30, 2017: 07/26/17 Vehicle Theft-17200 block of Sierra Hwy An unknown suspect stole the victim’s tan Toyota Corolla from the location. Burglary-28900 block of North Prairie Ln An unknown suspect...

Hart District Names New CFO, Director

The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board has approved the hiring of Ralph Peschek as Chief Financial Officer and John Muraki as Director of Classified Personnel. Mr. Peschek has worked with and for school districts since 2001. He was General Manager for Sodexo School Services in...

Local Orthodontist Offering Free, Custom Mouthguards for Youth Sports

Snow Orthodontics is generously providing free custom pressure-laminated athletic mouthguards for each Youth Sports participant. Each player is invited to be fitted for an athletic mouthguard at the Valencia Snow Orthodontics office (click here for office location). To take advantage of this offer,...

Officers Investigating Fatality on I-5

California Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatality that occurred during rush hour traffic on the southbound I-5, just south of Roxford Street, Wednesday afternoon. According to the police report, Ramon Santos was a passenger in a vehicle traveling southbound on Interstate 5. For reasons...

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The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
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
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