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1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
PAC’s 2019-20 Season to Feature Beach Boys, Springfield, Tritt, Spade
Wednesday, May 15, 2019

The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center’s 2019-20 lineup features a wide range of talented performers and musicians as well as family-friendly programs as part of its College of the Canyons Presents season. Highlighting the 2019-20 PAC schedule will be performances by: * Grammy Award-winner Rick...

Watson Signing Was 2 Years in the Making for TMU Swim

Much has happened in the two years since Brandon Watson first visited Master’s and expressed interest in swimming for the Mustangs. TMU qualified four relays and two individuals for NAIA nationals in 2019, its first season, and has already added to a strong core of athletes with a flurry of signings. Now,...

Master’s Swim Signs Mid-Distance Freestyler Sara Barcelos

Sara Barcelos will help usher in a new stage in the building of The Master’s University swimming and diving program. Barcelos, a Fresno-area native and a recent Master’s signee, is expected to establish the Mustang women in mid-distance races. She primarily swims the 200- and 500-yard freestyle. “We’re...

SCV Education Foundation Named First Dr. Joan Lucid Award Winner

The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation has been named the inaugural winner of the Saugus Union School District’s Dr. Joan Lucid Award for Leadership and Service. The award was one of the many highlights of the annual District Awards Night, held this year at West Creek Academy on May 14. Honoring...

City Council Repeals Sex Offender Residency Restrictions; Monitoring Practices Unchanged

The Santa Clarita City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to repeal sex offender residency restrictions after a state Supreme Court ruling deemed similar ordinances unconstitutional. Council members reiterated that the decision would not change how the city deals with sex offenders. “The council’s...

May 21: VIA Luncheon Panel to Spotlight Emerging Workforce

The Valley Industry Association will present a panel discussion titled “Focus Forward: The Emerging Workforce” at VIA’s monthly business luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Tuesday, May 21, at 11:45 a.m. Led by Dr. Mariane Doyle, director of Career Technical and Adult Education in the...

CHP Cites Nearly 20K California Drivers for Cell Phone Use in April

Sacramento – Despite a statewide public education campaign about the dangers of distracted driving, the California Highway Patrol issued 19,850 citations during April to drivers who violated the state’s hands-free cell phone laws. This total represents a 3.6 percent increase from April 2018. As part...

Castro Hits Walk-Off Homer as JetHawks Crack ‘Quakes

LANCASTER – Luis Castro (pictured above) hit the first walk-off home run of the season for Lancaster as the JetHawks beat Rancho Cucamonga 6-3 at The Hangar Tuesday night. Lancaster is just one game back of first place in the South Division with the victory. With the game tied, 3-3, Lancaster (22-17)...

Illumination Dynamics Inks Long-Term Lease at The Center at Needham Ranch

Illumination Dynamics has inked a long-term, 67,639 square foot lease at Building 1 at The Center at Needham Ranch in Santa Clarita, Trammell Crow Company and Clarion Partners, LLC announced Wednesday. Illumination Dynamics is an industry leader in providing lighting, grip, generators and power distribution...

Cold Weather Alert Called for Local Mountains

The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued a Cold Weather Alert due to the National Weather Service’s forecast for low temperatures for county mountain areas on Thursday, May 16 through Friday, May 17, and Sunday, May 19 through Monday, May 20. Wind chill temperatures are expected to be below...

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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
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
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