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Sierra Vista Students Experience Japanese Tea
Thursday, Dec 12, 2013

[KHTS] – The seventh grade students at Sierra Vista Junior High School in Canyon Country got a taste of another culture on Thursday, as part of their world history class. For the last 12 years, Sierra Vista has been hosting a Japanese tea ceremony for it’s students, where they taste traditional...

Baby Jesus Stolen From Town Center Display
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2013

[KHTS, Allison Pari] A Baby Jesus figurine is missing from the Nativity display at the Westfield Valencia Town Center. Stacie House, marketing director for Westfield Valencia, said that mall staff are trying to get more information about the apparent theft and asking Santa Clarita Valley residents for...

Health Law Changes Could Mean Contract Revision for Child, Family Center
Monday, Dec 9, 2013

[KHTS] – The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health could sign new agreements with more than 100 mental health service providers across to Los Angeles County, superseding the current agreements, thanks to the Medi-Cal coverage expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The...

High Wind Advisory In Effect for SCV

[KHTS] – The National Weather Service of Los Angeles and Oxnard issued a high wind warning on Monday, cautioning residents of Los Angeles and Ventura counties of gusts that could reach 65 miles per hour. The warning will remain in effect until 4 p.m. Tuesday for the Santa Clarita Valley and Acton. The...

Dec. 14: ‘Spark of Love’ Toy Ride in Acton
Sunday, Dec 8, 2013

[KHTS] – For 21 years, the Los Angeles County Fire Department has been collecting toys for needy children through its Spark of Love Toy Drive. Kimberly Dwight, president of Equestrian Trails Inc. Corral 138, has been participating in the drive for the last six years with her organization’s...

You Can Help Santa Help a Family in Need
Saturday, Dec 7, 2013

Click to enlarge [KHTS] – Some children write letters to Santa Claus asking for iPads and the latest toys. Other children ask simply for some new shoes, pajamas or gifts for their little brothers and sisters. The Sierra Coastal District Post Office on Franklin Parkway off Highway 126 typically...

Billboards Along Train Tracks Could Go Away
Wednesday, Dec 4, 2013

[KHTS] – Billboards along the railroad tracks in the Santa Clarita Valley could be a thing of the past. The city of Santa Clarita is currently considering a proposal from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority that would result in the removal of 118 billboards in the SCV in exchange for three...

Black Friday Shoppers Started Lining Up Sunday
Wednesday, Nov 27, 2013

[KHTS] – With the Best Buy on Bouquet Canyon Road set to open at 6 p.m. on Thursday evening to kick off Black Friday, a line has already begun to form. Seven tents line the sidewalk outside Best Buy, but Canyon Country resident Jessica Valdez, first in line, said that this year’s turnout is mild...

Grandparents’ Day Draws a Crowd at North Park

[KHTS] – One of them had traveled from as far away as the United Kingdom. One had 20 great-grandchildren. They were were just two of hundreds gathered at North Park Elementary School in Valencia on Tuesday morning to celebrate Grandparents’ Day with the students. Principal Pete Bland said that...

Nov. 27-Dec. 5: Hanukkah Events in SCV
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013

[KHTS] – Hanukkah has been celebrated by Jewish families across the world for thousands of years. This year, synagogues and Jewish congregations around the Santa Clarita Valley want to invite the community to celebrate the Festival of Lights with special events and services. This year, Hanukkah...

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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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