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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Aug. 18: Closure of David March Park for Upgrades, New Amenities
Friday, Aug 15, 2025

David March Park will close starting Monday, Aug. 18, to complete planned upgrades and the addition of new amenities for the community. The park is anticipated to reopen to the public in January 2026. David March Park is located at 28310 North Via Joyce Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. During this time,...

Aug. 22: City Cinema Presents ‘How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days’ at The Centre

Join the city of Santa Clarita at City Cinemas in the Park, presented by Henry Rodriguez State Farm, for a free screening of “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.” Grab your friends, pack your picnic and catch all the feels on screen at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex. This film is rated PG-13...

City of Santa Clarita Announces Brandon Barclay as New Chief of Police
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

Brandon Barclay has been selected as the new Captain of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, bringing nearly two decades of law enforcement experience with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to his new post. Barclay spent nearly four years as the second in command at the Santa...

City Presents ‘Allure’ Exhibit by Frank Rock at The MAIN

The city of Santa Clarita has announced its latest art exhibition, “Allure” by Frank Rock on view at The MAIN through Monday, Sept. 22. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. The community is invited to a special reception on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 6 to 8 p.m.,...

Aug. 24: City Accepting Project Proposals for Make a Difference Day

Make A Difference Day is happening on Saturday, Oct. 25, and the city is inviting nonprofit organizations across the community to be a part of this citywide day of service. This is a unique opportunity to lead hands-on projects that bring volunteers to support your mission. To participate, nonprofits...

La Puerta Recognized as a Point of Historical Interest by State of California
Friday, Aug 8, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has announced that La Puerta, a historically significant natural passage in Elsmere Canyon, has been officially named as a Point of Historical Interest by the State of California. La Puerta, meaning “The Door” in Spanish, lies nearby to State Highway 14 in the Newhall...

Back to School Resources at Santa Clarita Public Library
Thursday, Aug 7, 2025

It’s time to head back to school and back to the library for study resources. The Santa Clarita Public Library offers more than 50 different e-databases on its website, all available for free. People of all ages can log in with their library cards and discover helpful tools tailored to their needs....

Aug. 8-10: Teen Outdoor Overnight Camp at Castaic Lake
Monday, Aug 4, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita invites parents to give your teen a weekend full of adventure and leadership experiences. The Teen Outdoor Overnight Camp at Castaic Lake will be held Aug. 8-10. Join other teens in connecting with nature through this outdoor recreation experience at Castaic Lake. Staffed...

Aug. 15-17: ‘Theatre in a Week’ Returns to The MAIN
Friday, Aug 1, 2025

The ever-popular “Theatre in a Week,” written and produced by Barry Agin, returns to The MAIN in Old Town Newhall with “Comedy Tonight” for one weekend only, Friday, Aug. 15 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Now in its seventh year, this fast-paced production brings six brand-new, original...

Wags All Around, Success at Pet Adoption Day
Thursday, Jul 31, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the success of last week’s Pet Adoption Day, held at Bridgeport Park, in collaboration with the Castaic Animal Care Center. The event brought together local families and animal lovers for a morning filled with compassion, play and community connection. Throughout...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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