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CSUN Joins “Start by Believing” Campaign to Help End Sexual Violence
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

“Start by Believing.” They are three simple words, but can make the difference for a survivor of sexual assault when he or she comes forward to report the attack. They are words that Katherine Lorenz, an assistant professor of criminology and justice studies at California State University, Northridge,...

Castro First JetHawk to Win 2019 League Player of the Week

LANCASTER – Lancaster infielder Luis Castro was named California League Player of the Week on Tuesday for the games played from May 20—26. Castro is the first JetHawk to win a weekly honor in 2019. In six games, Castro hit .421 (8-for-19) with three home runs, nine RBIs, ten runs scored and seven...

COC Recognizes Student-Athletes Set to Graduate, Transfer

The College of the Canyons Athletics department hosted its annual Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Dinner on Thursday, honoring more than 90 student-athletes who will be earning an associate degree this semester and/or transferring to a four-year school in the fall. Included in that list were student-athletes...

Small Brush Fire Threatened Homes Near Golden Valley Road

A brush fire near the southbound lanes of Highway 14 at Golden Valley Road threatened at least three homes and prompted a full first response by firefighting units Tuesday morning. By noon, all forward progress of the fire had been stopped, said Scott Elliott, spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire...

County Library Named Library of the Year by Prestigious Journal

Los Angeles County Library was just named Library of the Year by Gale/Library Journal for its outstanding community support, equity and inclusion, and creation of innovative services and partnerships that support the Library’s mission. As the 2019 Library of the Year, LA County Library will be featured...

‘Good Trouble,’ ‘Mayans MC,’ Jack Daniels Commercial Now Filming in SCV

The city of Santa Clarita has released the list of what is filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, May 27 – Sunday, June 2: Currently filming are: · Good Trouble – Television show · Mayans MC – Television show · Light as a Feather – Television...

May 30: City Council Legislative Committee Meeting

The Santa Clarita City Council Legislative Committee will hold a public meeting Thursday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. Items on the agenda include bills addressing community colleges and their service agreements with public safety, accessory dwelling units and fighting homelessness. The meeting will take place...

COC to Honor Largest Graduating Class in School History Friday

With a more than 10 percent increase in the number of students receiving degrees compared to last year, College of the Canyons will honor its 2019 graduating class – the largest in school history — during the college’s 50th annual commencement ceremony. The event will begin promptly at 8 a.m....

JetHawks Fall Short in Low-Scoring Affair

SAN JOSE – The JetHawks battled on Memorial Day, but fell in a low-scoring affair, 2-1, to the San Jose Giants at Excite Ballpark. Lancaster loaded the bases in the eighth inning and put a man on second base in the ninth, but could not tie the Giants. Lancaster (26-23) scored first, as Ramon Marcelino...

June 8-9: Santa Clarita Artists Association Art Exhibit at Oakmont Senior Living

From June 8-9, 20 artists from Santa Clarita Artists Association will exhibit at the Oakmont Senior Living lobby and courtyard. Gourmet appetizers, pastries and drinks will be served from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. This fun event, featuring original fineart in a variety of media, along with live...

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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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