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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
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Hart District Students Enjoy New Science Lab Equipment
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013

[KHTS] Since the beginning of the school year, the science students at Saugus High School have been able to conduct experiments with brand new microscopes, thanks to a WiSH Education Foundation donation. The new equipment is part of nearly $50,000 that was divided among all the William S. Hart Union...

Candidates for Newhall School Board Participate in Televised Forum
Thursday, Oct 24, 2013

With local school board elections approaching on Tuesday, Nov. 5, three of four candidates running for three spots on the Newhall School District Board gathered at SCVTV Studios on Sunday, Oct. 20 for a forum to discuss pressing issues affecting education in the Santa Clarita Valley. Incumbents Phil...

Third Grader Competes for $30K for her School
Monday, Oct 21, 2013

[KHTS] – Leona Cox Community School in Canyon Country is in the running for a $30,000 cafeteria makeover, thanks to first grade teacher Melanie Elder and her 8-year-old daughter Peyton, who is a student at the school.   Melanie and Peyton Elder entered Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest created...

Scout Expo Saturday at Saugus Swap Meet
Friday, Oct 18, 2013

[KHTS] – Local parents and children will have the opportunity to experience all things scouting and decide if a Girl or Boy Scout troop is right for them at the Bill Hart District’s third Annual Scout Expo on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saugus Swap Meet (Saugus Speedway). There...

Supes OK Funding for DUI Enforcement, Castaic Animal Shelter
Wednesday, Oct 16, 2013

File photo [KHTS] – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday afternoon to approve more than $2.5 million in funding for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Department to conduct DUI checkpoints and saturation patrols over the next year, particularly during the winter holidays...

Construction Starts on Golden Valley Bike Trail Extension
Tuesday, Oct 15, 2013

[KHTS] – Adding to the more than 70 miles of bike trails in the Santa Clarita Valley, Mayor Bob Kellar and city staff, in partnership with Spirit Properties, broke ground on Tuesday for a new four-mile extension from River Village in Saugus to State Route 14. The new bike trail will be installed...

Canyon Country Man Gets 7 Years for DUI Wrong-Way Crash
Friday, Oct 11, 2013

[KHTS] – Rick Allen Walker, 54, of Canyon Country was sentenced to seven years in state prison on Thursday, according to a spokeswoman with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. Walker is convicted of four counts of DUI causing injury in connection with a wrong way crash on June...

McKeon: Government Fairly Likely to Reopen Monday

The federal government could reopen Monday, Congressman Buck McKeon, R-Santa Clarita said in a press conference on Friday afternoon, noting that he was 75 percent confident that an agreement could be reached. House Republican leaders and committee chairmen, including Speaker John Boehner met with President...

Vehicle Overturns on Valencia Blvd.
Thursday, Oct 10, 2013

Photo: SCVTV [KHTS] – Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station deputies responded to a traffic accident at the intersection of McBean Parkway and Valencia Boulevard, just before 9:30 a.m. on Thursday. The incident was reported as a single vehicle rollover and no one was transported to the hospital, according...

A Different Type of Surprise Checkpoint in Newhall
Thursday, Oct 3, 2013

Photos by Megan Perez/SCVTV [KHTS] – Bureau of Automotive Repair employees and California Highway Patrol officers conducted an emissions checkpoint in Newhall Thursday morning on Orchard Village Road between 16th Street and Dalbey Drive. These voluntary checkpoints are conducted periodically by...

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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
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
Hart-Wyatt Earp
With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
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