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1938 - County Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic, later called Pitchess Detention Center [story]
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Barda’s Boyfriend Rearrested in Murder Case
Thursday, Jan 26, 2012

Eric Allen Earle The live-in boyfriend of murder victim Karla Barda has been rearrested on suspicion of causing her death and is expected to be charged with one count of murder. Eric Allen Earle, 40, was arrested Wednesday afternoon in Northridge by a surveillance team of federal marshals and was booked...

Canyon Students to Get Another Wake-up Call
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012

Photos: LASD Around lunchtime Thursday, sirens will wail in Canyon Country, a helicopter will land on the football field of Canyon High School and bring first responders to the scene of at least two bloodied, crumpled vehicles. Some students will be taken away in a sheriff’s patrol car, others in ambulances....

Clyde Smyth, Retired City & School Leader, Dies at 80
Monday, Jan 23, 2012

Clyde Smyth tells some family history during a 2007 SCVTV program. WATCH FUNERAL SERVICE: A Celebration of Life   Former Santa Clarita Mayor Clyde Smyth died peacefully Sunday night with his wife, Sue, at his bedside. Smyth suffered a massive stroke January 14, from which he did not recover. Smyth’s...

Friday, Jan 20, 2012

U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon announced his 2012 military service academy nominations Friday. “I am pleased to announce my Military Service Academy Nominations for 2012,” said Congressman McKeon. “These students have undergone a long and rigorous application process which includes physical...

Ex-Mayor, Schools Chief Clyde Smyth Suffers Stroke
Thursday, Jan 19, 2012

Former Santa Clarita Mayor Clyde Smyth suffered a devastating stroke early Saturday morning and is at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. His son, Assemblyman Cameron Smyth, said that his father is resting peacefully, for which he and his family are grateful. “We’re just taking it day by day,”...

Some SCV Students Will Return to Parking Shortage as Schools Go Solar
Friday, Jan 13, 2012

The Hart District has done a lot over winter break to let the sun shine in and save the taxpayers money, as solar energy systems are being installed at nine schools in the district. While the project will have many benefits for all in the future, there are some temporary inconveniences, such as closed...

In Wake of Fatal Crash Into Same Tree, Sand Canyon Residents Call for Speed Controls
Wednesday, Jan 11, 2012

Red the original story about Tuesday night’s collision here => http://scvnews.com/?p=24512   The Demott family is grieving the loss of their 19-year old son, Dakota, after last night’s fatal collision on Sand Canyon Road at Alamo Canyon Drive. Friends gather at the site to try and make...

Governor to Keynote on Annual KHTS Sacramento Trip

Edmund G. Brown Jr. Participants in this year’s KHTS Sacramento Trip will have a unique opportunity to dine with Gov. Jerry Brown, who will hold court at dinner March 19. With his unusual candor and approach to the budget, Brown’s keynote address and comments will surely be the highlight of the event. The...

Tuesday, Jan 10, 2012

A Superior Court judge has denied Edward Contreras a new trial, upholding his 1997 conviction in the murder of Freddy Walker two years earlier at a backyard barbecue in Santa Clarita. Judge Gregory A. Dohi of the Van Nuys Superior Court read his ruling from the bench, shattering Contreras’ hopes that...

Colley, Hatami Challenge Ender, Kellar for Council
Friday, Jan 6, 2012

There are now two official candidates for the Santa Clarita City Council and neither of them are incumbents Bob Kellar and Laurie Ender. City Clerk Sarah Gorman says Jon Hatami and Ed Colley filed papers with the required signatures of 20 registered voters. They have also paid the $1,750 printing fee...

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Rock Bottom Media and JMV Productions will host free photos with Santa for the whole family including pets, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7 at Locale Studios.
Dec. 7: Bring Pets for Free Photos with Santa at Locale Studios
Weird Gallery presents Artmas: After Dark, After Hours, a student‑led art show featuring College of the Canyons and California Institute of the Arts students.
Dec. 11: ‘Artmas: After Dark, After Hours’ Popup Art Show in Old Town Newhall
The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to enjoy a new holiday light show now illuminating the River of Lights at Central Park.
Holiday Magic Lights Up Central Park
Lucky Luke Brewing and Good Vibes Events L.A. presents its Ugly Sweater Holiday Market, 3-8 p.m. Saturday Dec.13 at Lucky Luke Brewing, 25108 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 13: Lucky Luke Brewing, Good Vibes Ugly Sweater Holiday Market
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold a Special Meeting in open session on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall to conduct the annual Council Reorganization event, when the gavel will be passed to a new mayor.
Dec. 9: City Council to Install New Mayor in Annual Reorganization
Sky Zone Trampoline Park will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at 26573 Carl Boyer Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 18: Sky Zone Trampoline Park Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person John L Brown.
LASD Asks for the Public’s Help in Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
Last week we kicked off the boys and girls Foothill League soccer seasons, noting that there were a number of league games coming up on Dec. 2 and 4. Now that those have been contested, here is where things stand:
Foothill League Soccer: Hart, Saugus Rolling
1938 - County Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic, later called Pitchess Detention Center [story]
Wayside
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Explore ‘Let Go’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center
College of the Canyons celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement program on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with an event held in the Aliso Hall courtyard.
MESA Celebrates 25 Years of Student Success at COC
Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to honor its outstanding achievement in health education; all 15 SUSD district schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Kaiser Presents $10,000 Community Health Grant to SUSD
JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a beloved community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
JCI Santa Clarita Seeks Volunteers for Annual Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive
"Fatherless No More" is a new faith-based documentary that has been officially accepted for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run at the Laemmle Theater in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 5-11: ‘Fatherless No More’ Begins Oscar Campaign at Laemmle
The Master's University will present "Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing" on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in The Master’s University Music Recital Hall on the college campus is Placerita Canyon.
Dec. 6: ‘Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing!’
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.
Dec. 10: Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
College of the Canyons cross country had a combined 10 student-athletes earn All-Western State Conference honors for the 2025 season, with all seven members of the women's team earning recognition.
Canyons Cross Country Teams Combine for 10 All-WSC Selections
College of the Canyons had eight players earn Southern California Football Association (SCFA) All-League awards, with three players recognized as First-Team selections.
Canyons Football Sees Eight Earn SCFA All-League Recognition
College of the Canyons women's volleyball was recognized with six players named to the all-conference team, with freshman Katelyn Nelson and sophomore Morgan Dumlao both taking home All-Western State Conference, South Division First-Team awards.
Canyons Features Six Players on All-Conference Squad
College of the Canyons women's soccer capped its conference championship season by seeing 12 players earn all-conference honors, headlined by sophomore forward Bailey Williamson, who was named the Western State Conference, South Division Offensive Player of the Year.
Williamson Named Offensive Player of the Year to Headline Cougars’ All-WSC Class
1962- Actress and future Soledad Canyon big-cat rescuer Tippi Hedren, "Hitchcock's New Grace Kelly," makes cover of Look magazine for upcoming thriller, "The Birds" [story]
Tippi Hedren
Nearly 1000 kids are looking for their Christmas toys through Northeast Valley Health Center's Holiday Toy Drive. 
Give a Gift with Northeast Valley Health Center’s Holiday Toy Drive
As we wrap up this incredible year with JCI Santa Clarita, my heart is truly overflowing with gratitude. This chapter has shown up in such wonderful ways, and I’m so proud of everything we’ve created together.
Brittany Barlrog | Wrapping up 2025 for JCI
Volunteers in the Santa Clarita Valley will be hosting a Toys for Tots toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 6, noon-2 p.m. at 5 Below in Stevenson Ranch.
Dec. 6: Toys for Tots Santa Clarita Toy Drive
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