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1978 - Southern Pacific Saugus depot closes; later moved to Hart Park [story]
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SCV Chamber of Commerce Hires Interim CEO
Friday, May 20, 2016

Jim Bizzelle, a former Newhall Land executive, has been hired by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce as Interim President and CEO while the organization looks for a permanent replacement for Terri Crain, who stepped down from the position last month. Bizzelle was most recently senior vice president...

Hart District Class Sizes to be Reduced Due to More Staffing, Lower Enrollment
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Class sizes in the William S.Hart Union High School District will be smaller for the 2016-17 school year — reduced by an average of one student per class, according to district officials. Read the full story [here].

County Lowering Speed Limit On Stretch Of Bouquet Canyon Road
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Bouquet Canyon Road where two teenagers were killed in separate traffic collisions in the last nine months. As a result of the vote, the speed limit is set to drop from 55 miles per hour to 45 miles per...

Woman Turns Self in for 2015 Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Nelly Babinski-Dhont, 50, of Saugus, turned herself in at the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station after a warrant was issued for her arrest in connection with a fatal hit-and-run collision last June in Canyon Country that claimed the life of motorcyclist Leo Castillo. Read the full story [here].

Man Arrested for Allegedly Torching Shed
Tuesday, May 3, 2016

A man was arrested Monday night after allegedly setting fire to a shed and Southern California Edison power box near Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country. “The initial report was trash on fire,” said Humberto Agurcia, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. “When our first unit...

2 Men Killed in Crash Tuesday Identified
Thursday, Apr 28, 2016

The two men who died in a fatal car crash earlier this week on Sierra Highway have been identified by the Los Angeles County Coroner. Noah David Murphy, 24, and Moises Hernandez, 33, of Santa Clarita, are the two men killed after their car hit a power pole on Sierra Highway Tuesday morning, according...

City to Review Business Types Going Into Arts District
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2016

At their Tuesday meeting, the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved a temporary moratorium designed to stop certain types of businesses from setting up shop in Old Town Newhall. The urgency ordinance was put before the council, requesting permission to allow the city manager’s office to...

Pyramid Lake Closed to Boats Due to Low Water Levels
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016

Equipment repairs and maintenance on Castaic Lake earlier this month have left Pyramid Lake temporarily closed to boaters due to low water levels. “Our water level (is) 16-feet low,” said Bobilyn Bowman, an employee at the lake. “We are not accepting boats right now.” The family of water suppliers,...

Fake Police Agency Member Dies, Other Has Case Dismissed
Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

Only one of three Santa Clarita residents charged with claiming to be part of a state-sanctioned police agency, known as the Masonic Fraternal Police Department, is set to go to trial after one of the suspects died and another had their case dismissed, officials said Tuesday. Read the full story [here].

Court Says Sutton’s Gazette Can Run Legal Ads
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

Publisher Doug Sutton The Santa Clarita Gazette & Free Classifieds has officially been declared a “newspaper of general circulation” by a judge following a lengthy legal dispute with The Signal newspaper. Read the story [here].  

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1978 - Southern Pacific Saugus depot closes; later moved to Hart Park [story]
Saugus depot
Finally Family Homes is looking for tiny home building assistant volunteers to help create affordable housing while making a pathway to ownership attainable for college-aged foster youth.
Volunteers Needed to Help Build Tiny Homes
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that starting Friday, Nov. 15 evening at 9 p.m. through Sunday Nov. 17 morning at 6 a.m., there will be a full road closure on Copper Hill Drive between Avenida Rancho Tesoro and McBean Parkway.
Nov. 15-17: Lane Closures for Copper Hill Bridge Widening Project
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" hosted by the Canyon Theatre Guild will perform weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
College of the Canyons will host a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Speaker Series on Friday, Nov. 22 in an effort to engage, inform and inspire students interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields.
Nov. 22: COC to Host STEM Speaker Series
Rescue a recipe from the scrap bin and craft into a personalized cookbook using reclaimed materials, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 10 at the Valencia library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Dec. 10: Reclaimed Recipes, Make Your Own Cookbook at Valencia Library
ARTree Community Arts Center will host a continuation of the courtyard beautification project with a teen Paint a Rock event, Saturday, Nov. 30, noon-3 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall CA 91321.
Nov. 30: ARTree Teen Event Paint a Rock Beautification Courtyard Event
California State Parks invites all off-roading enthusiasts to the Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division’s Fall OHV Safety Week from Nov. 16 to 24. This year’s theme, “Share the Trails,” focuses on fostering respect, responsibility and a sense of community for all who enjoy California’s diverse off-highway trails.
Nov. 16-24: ‘Share the Trails’ During Fall OHV Safety Week
Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host its Holiday Craft Fair Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Placerita Canyon Natural Area, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, Newhall, CA 91321.
Dec. 7-8: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Holiday Craft Fair
The California Department of Transportation has been awarded a $5.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation as part of the 2023 Advanced Transportation Technology and Innovation program to provide real-time, critical information to drivers by connecting vehicles and roadside equipment with cellular networks.
Caltrans Awarded $5.6M for Safety, Reduced Travel Times
Freshman kicker Luis Rodriguez drilled a 21-yard field goal as time expired, lifting No. 12 Canyons to a 27-24 comeback victory over No. 14 Bakersfield College at Cougar Stadium on Saturday Nov. 9.
Rodriguez’ Kick Lifts No. 12 Canyons past No. 14 Bakersfield 27-24
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Public Outreach and Legislation Committee will hold a meeting Thursday, Nov. 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the Engineering Services Section Boardroom, 26521 Summit Circle in Santa Clarita.
Nov. 21: SCV Water Public Outreach, Legislation Committee Meeting
In a tense three sets that found The Master's University's women's volleyball team having to come from behind, the No. 1-seeded Lady Mustangs defeated the No. 4-seed Embry-Riddle Eagles 25-22, 26-24, 25-17 to win the semifinals of the GSAC Women's Volleyball Championship Tournament Tuesday night, Nov. 12 in The MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Head to Championship in Women’s Volleyball
1935 - Voters approve $22,000 construction bond to build a bigger Saugus School. WPA kicked in another $17,181 [story]
Saugus School
Today in SCV History (Nov. 14)
The 39th Annual CSUN Powwow will take place on Saturday, Nov. 30, to celebrate the American Indian communities living in L.A. Country and throughout Southern California.
Nov. 30 CSUN 39th Annual Powwow
College of the Canyons announced it was one of 25 winners to receive a 2024 Open Education Awards for Excellence for its Open For Antiracism Project.
COC Receives International Award for OER Antiracism Project
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the return of its annual Harvest Festival, taking place from Nov. 14 to 26.
Nov. 14: Harvest Festival Fall Fun at County Parks
For the third consecutive year, Billboard has recognized California State University, Northridge as one of its Top Music Business Schools of 2024.
Billboard Magazine Names CSUN a 2024 “Top Music Business School”
The newly launched Sun Princess brings an exciting lineup of first-ever holiday experiences to the high seas, transforming its decks into a festive paradise for the season.
Sun Princess Debuts New Holiday Experiences
I think we’re all glad that the extreme heat of the past few months here in southern California has passed, and we are now enjoying some beautiful fall days.
Marcia Mayeda | Winter, Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
In a continued effort to protect California’s youngest passengers, the California Highway Patrol prioritizes child passenger safety through the “California Restraint Safety Education and Training” campaign.
CHP Secures Federal Grant for Child Passenger Safety Campaign
Dance by nature is collaborative — between dancers and choreographers, music and movement, and performers and the audience. 
Nov. 20: ‘Colaboratoria’ Showcases CSUN Choreographers
1966 - Pico No. 4 oil well listed as a National Historic Landmark [story]
Pico No. 4
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating Missing Person, Rene Antonio Leon.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Newhall Man
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