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1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
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Hundreds Receive Gift of Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Nov 26, 2013

‘Tis the season to be giving. Thanksgiving came early for nearly 500 men, women and children by virtue of a car dealership’s generous donation. For five years, Parkway Motorcars has donated the supplies and edibles needed to supply meals to local families and seniors in Valencia and, this year,...

Annual Home Tour Set to Launch Holiday Season
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013

See full set of photos here: http://scvtv.com/?p=9394   The 2013 holiday season is in full swing as Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital gets closer to launching its 33rd Annual Holiday Home Tour. On Saturday Dec. 7, the four-home tour will take visitors into the heart of Santa Clarita Valley neighborhoods...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, September 6, 2013
Friday, Sep 6, 2013

In this episode: Santa Clarita is responsible for nearly half of the Los Angeles County’s rabid bat population. A missing teen has found herself on the wrong side of law after a four-day search yielded her location. The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement warning of high...

High School Football Returns on SCVTV
Friday, Aug 30, 2013

High school football returns to your television set and computer screen as SCVTV kicks off its full season of games Friday, Aug 30. Games are telecasted on Time Warner Cable Channel 20 and AT&T U-Verse Channel 99, and available on-demand at SCVTV.com/football. Televised game time is 11 p.m., following...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Tuesday, Aug 20, 2013

In this episode: College of the Canyons is moving ahead with plans to build a 12,200 square foot Culinary Arts facility in Valencia. To help our community understand the dangers of heroin and prescription pills, the city of Santa Clarita is hosting the third annual Heroin Kills Symposium. Also: The city...

Wednesday, Jul 31, 2013

In this episode: We begin with a couple of former local law officers accused of sex crimes. Also: A new spay and neuter clinic is in the works for the Castaic Animal Shelter, and now they have an increased budget for the project. Sports: Finally: Poetry, cars, art and community will all have something...

Hit-and-Run Knocks Out Power in Canyon Country
Wednesday, Jul 24, 2013

Update 7/24/2013, LASD: Deputy Sheriff’s from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station found the original cause of the downed power lines which caused a transformer to explode sparking a small brush fire in Canyon Country. In the rear parking lot at the 26700 block of Ruether Avenue, there was...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, June 14, 2013
Friday, Jun 14, 2013

In this episode: Saugus Union officials voted 4-1 to censure board member Stephen Winkler in front of a standing room only crowd on Thursday night. Also: Two suspects were arrested in a case involving several vehicle burglaries. Reductions in state support for the California judicial branch will affect...

Day 2: Powerhouse Fire: Evacuation, Road Closure Update in Fire Area
Friday, May 31, 2013

View of smoke from Santa Clarita Photo: Lizzie Sears Road Closure Update, Friday 8pm (L.A. County Public Works): Location: Castaic/Lake Hughes,Agua Dulce: San Francisquito Cyn Rd @ Lowridge Place Status: Road Closed. Only Open To Residents & Emergency Vehicles   Road Closure Update, Friday 4pm...

Fire Reported in Newhall Pass Area

A brush fire has been reported along northbound Interstate 5 near Interstate 210. Updated:3:42 PM: Conditions on northbound I-5 have impacted traffic on I-405. Updated:3:12 PM: Lanes 3 and 4 are blocked by fire department vehicles. Check here for further updates.

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1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
Garces statue
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m., in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission will hear a request from BluMax Santa Clarita, LLC on amendments to the MetroWalk Specific Plan to expand the housing types allowed and to delay or eliminate the requirement for affordable senior housing.
April 15: Planning Commission to Hear Request to Delay/Eliminate Senior Housing
Be a part of key governance reform changes coming to Los Angeles County. An independent study is underway to identify strengths and challenges of the county’s current governance model.
April 17: County Governance Reform ‘Listening Session’ at COC
The city of Santa Clarita invites families to Eggstravaganza, a free, community event at Central Park on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.
April 19: Hop into Spring at Eggstravaganza
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has announced the largest gift in its 64-year history, a transformative $16 million donation from the estate of Julian and Gladys Saunders.
Providence Holy Cross Receives Record $16M Gift to Enhance Trauma Care
The dark, ashy sediment appearing on Los Angeles-area beaches does not appear to contain chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health.
Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Health
A Mother's Day Eve Evening of Enchantment and Magic wine pairing dinner at Le Chene French Cuisine will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
May 10: Le Chene Offers Special Mother’s Day Eve Show
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), has announced a package of bills focused on affordability, tax relief, consumer protections and lowering costs.
Schiavo Introduces Package of Tax Relief, Consumer Protection Bills
1987 - Ramona Chapel and Red Schoolhouse relocated to Santa Clarita History Center in Hart Park [story]
Red Schoolhouse
Six Flags Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 season and will host a hiring event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
April 12: Hurricane Harbor Hiring Lifeguards for Summer Season
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration, Thursday, May 1 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Las Originales Bar and Grill.
May 1: Latino Business Alliance ‘Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration’
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Sanaya Beauty, Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
April 30: Sanaya Beauty Studio Grand Opening
The unmistakable sights, sounds and flavors of the Old West are making their way back to William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321 and you do not have to wait long.
Laurene Weste | Where the West Comes to Life: The 29th Annual Cowboy Festival
Visit the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia branch, 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 14 for a paws-itively delightful new program, "Paws to Connect: Adults and Animals."
April 14: ‘Paws to Connect’ at Valencia Library
Special Needs Athletes and Peers Sports will host its Food and Wine Tasting with Salt Creek Grille Fundraiser and Blues Music event, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8.
May 8: SNAP Sports Food, Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Salt Creek
College of the Canyons will host Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp, with registration for two sessions now open to boys and girls entering third through eighth grade.
June 16-19, 23-26: Howard Fisher’s Cougar Basketball Camp
The College of the Canyons women's volleyball program invites girls and boys ages 8-14 to participate in the 2025 COC Summer Volleyball Camp, with two sessions beginning in July.
July 21-24, 28-31: COC Volleyball Summer Camp
The Valley Industry Association will host a luncheon Friday, April 18, on the topic of "An Innovative California Community for the 21st Century."
April 18: Valencia by FivePoint VIA Luncheon
College of the Canyons women's basketball will host the 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp June 27-28 at Lee Smelser Court in the Cougar Cage.
June 27-28: Women’s Basketball to Host 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp
SCV Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 15.
April 15: Regular Meeting of SCV Water Board
1909 - Oil Pioneer Wallace L. Hardison killed in collision with train [story]
Wallace Hardison
In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel.
LASD Reminds Drivers: Eyes Forward Focused Driving Saves Lives
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at J Blair Group
April 24: VIA After Five Mixer Hosted by J Blair Group
At the direction of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, KH Consulting Group is conducting an independent study to identify strengths and challenges of L.A. County’s current governance model and make recommendations for actionable change.
April 17: Supes Invite Community Leaders to Give Input
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