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1850 - Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California [story]


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Dec. 15: Possible Road Closure on Bouquet Canyon
Tuesday, Dec 13, 2016

File Photo Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has announced a possible road closure on Bouquet Canyon Road, from two miles north of Vasquez Canyon Road to five-and-a-half miles north of Vasquez Canyon Road due to a potential storm in the forecast. The road could be closed on Dec. 15 until...

Agua Dulce Man Pleads Not Contest to DUI, Vehicular Manslaughter
Wednesday, Nov 30, 2016

(Photo courtesy of Rick McClure) An Agua Dulce man pleaded no contest to gross vehicular manslaughter and driving under the influence Tuesday. Michael Blake Palazzola, 24, pleaded no contest to one felony count of gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and one felony count of driving under the...

Semi Truck Crash Leaks Diesel, Causes Partial Freeway Shutdown
Monday, Nov 21, 2016

A semi truck collision Sunday evening caused a part of the I-5 in Castaic to be closed for hours while crews cleaned up spilt diesel fuel. The collision occurred around 6:35 p.m. on the northbound I-5, south of Parker Road, according to a California Highway Patrol report. The truck came to a stop, blocking...

Nov. 23: Vasquez Canyon Road Slated to Reopen
Tuesday, Nov 15, 2016

File Photo from 2015 Vasquez Canyon Road is slated to reopen on November 23 at 9 a.m., according to Los Angeles County officials. There will be a ribbon cutting to celebrate the reopening. “Public Works worked really hard to get (Vasquez) open before the end of the year,” Edel Vizcarra, planning...

Save the Tree Octopus | Commentary by Dianne Erskine Hellrigel
Sunday, Nov 13, 2016

“Help Save the Endangered Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus from Extinction.” This is the headline of the website that caught my attention. My first reaction was, no way. But here was this great website full of the details of this crazy tree octopus. The website stated that its scientific name was Octopus...

Nationwide, Most Park, Open Space Measures Pass
Thursday, Nov 10, 2016

[TPL] – Voters across the nation approved local and state ballot measures providing hundreds of millions of dollars for land conservation, parks, and restoration, The Trust for Public Land announced. Many of the ballot measures called for tax increases or bonds. There were more than eighty local...

COC Offers Low-Cost Employee Training for Local Firms
Wednesday, Nov 9, 2016

The College of the Canyons Employee Training Institute has received a $548,205 contract from the California Employment Training Panel (ETP), which is the 13th contract of its kind awarded to the college. Valid for two years, the reimbursement contract will allow COC to provide worker training to client...

Takes Office: Valencia Realtor is Prez-Elect of State Association
Tuesday, Nov 8, 2016

Steve White The California Association of Realtors today installed its 2017 Leadership Team on Monday. Leading the team is C.A.R. President Geoff McIntosh, a 30-year real estate veteran and broker in Southern California. Serving with McIntosh are President-elect Steve White, Treasurer Jared Martin, and...

Sponsors Lining Up for a Chili Time in March

Last year Santa Clarita’s community members and business professionals came together to spice things up for three local SCV charities. No one, especially the amateur chefs, expected such rave reviews for their crock-pot chili. Headed by a co-chairs Nicole Stinson and Amanda Benson, the 5th Annual SCV...

Basketball: Despite Turnovers, Mustangs Beat AV 83-74
Saturday, Nov 5, 2016

Lawrence Russell After playing three exhibitions in a six-day span, The Master’s University men’s basketball team was ready to start the regular season. They did so in Jekyl and Hyde fashion Friday evening, shooting efficiently from the field while overcoming a plethora of mistakes in...

LATEST TWEETS
Newest Additions to SCVNews.com
1850 - Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California [story]
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Monday, Aug. 19 will feature an artist demonstration by Derek Harrison. He will be conducting a portrait painting using a live model.
Aug. 19: SCAA Features Artist Demo by Derek Harrison
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. through noon at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Aug. 10: Santa Clarita Document Shredding, Textile Drop-off Event
The city of Santa Clarita will soon begin construction work on the annual 2024 -2025 Road Rehab Program, which uses slurry seal and overlay road treatments to improve city roadways.
Santa Clarita to Begin Annual Road Rehab
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2024 fall program in the Santa Clarita Valley is now open.
Youth Volleyball Registration in SCV Now Open
The Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355 will host Craig Newton for an interactive musical program, Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. and another program at 4:30 p.m.
July 10: Craig Newton’s Interactive Musical Program
Patti Negri, renowned for her psychic abilities, will host “Hot Summer Seance,” at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Friday, Aug. 2 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 2: ‘Hot Summer Séance’ with Patti Negri at The MAIN
The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Committee has announced the trophy award winners for the 2024 SCV Fourth of July Parade.
SCV Fourth of July Parade Trophy Winners
The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, recently issued a ruling that will increase the city of Santa Clarita's authority to enforce public camping ordinances that dictate where homeless people can camp and sleep.
SCOTUS Restores Local Authority to Enforce Camping Regulations
A night of nothing but military-related stories in music with a dash of micro-fiction/prose poetry by Robert Morgan Fisher will be at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Thursday, Aug. 1 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 1: A Night of Narrative Jokin’ Folkin’ Funny Story Songs at The MAIN
With wildfire smoke and reduced air quality affecting many California communities, the California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to take steps to protect themselves from air pollutants.
CDPH Urges Californians to Avoid Wildfire Smoke
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an update for the excessive heat warning and advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for Los Angeles County.
Excessive Heat Warning, Advisory Updated by County Health
Visit the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 on Tuesday, July 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to create beautiful artwork from melting old crayons.
July 9: Crayon Melting at Canyon Country Library
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting and Black and White Masquerade square dance 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
July 7: Sierra Hillbillies Host ‘Masquerade’ Square Dance
Growing up in the 1980s, I have many fond memories of spending time with friends at the Skate-N-Place on Soledad Canyon Road.
Cameron Smyth | The Rink is Rolling Along
1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
church
The Canyon Theatre Guild will present Santa Clarita Regional Theatre's production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
July 20-Aug. 11: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Performing Arts Center
The 92nd annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade attracted thousands to the streets of Old Town Newhall to cheer more than 100 parade entries representing politicians, scout troops, businesses, nonprofits, fraternal organizations and others.
SCV Parade Marches Through Old Town Newhall
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to discuss the transfer of William S. Hart Park to Los Angeles County at the Council's regular meeting Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
City to Discuss Hart Park Transfer from L.A. County
"Shrek Jr. The Musical," presented by Canyon Theatre Guild’s STARS program, will perform weekends from July 6 to July 14.
‘Shrek Jr. The Musical’ Coming to Canyon Theatre Guild
The history of the United States of America Flag was shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers at their annual Flag Day Ceremony, which was held June 14.
Elks Lodge Honors American Flag at Annual Ceremony
1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
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