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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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City Offers Free Community Emergency Response Team Training Class
Friday, Mar 28, 2025

Registration is now open for the city of Santa Clarita’s Community Emergency Response Team training class. Residents will have the opportunity to learn basic disaster response skills for hazards that may impact our community. In the disaster preparedness course, you will learn about the potential...

City Invites Community Organizations to Apply for Animal Care Grants

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of the second annual Animal Care Grant Program. This initiative offers direct financial assistance to non-profit organizations that serve the city’s animal population. The City Council has allocated $50,000 annually to support the Animal Care Grant...

City to Host Info Meetings on Landscape Maintenance Assessment Increases
Thursday, Mar 27, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita will be hosting four informational meetings to discuss proposed increases to the Landscape Maintenance District assessments for three zones in the Saugus neighborhood, including portions of Canyon Heights Zone T-62, Shadow Hills Zone T-48 and Bouquet Canyon Zone T-44. The meetings...

Deadline April 8: Call for Artists, ‘Childhood Memories’ Exhibit
Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit artwork for consideration for the upcoming “Childhood Memories” juried exhibition, which will be on view at the Newhall Community Center. Santa Clarita Arts is seeking original artwork in any medium that explores the themes of nostalgia, innocence...

Santa Clarita Voices Episode Four Released
Monday, Mar 24, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the release of the fourth episode of Santa Clarita Voices, the city’s official podcast that highlights the stories, experiences and conversations from city leaders, businesses and organizations. This episode features city of Santa Clarita Director of Human Resources...

Saddle Up for a Wild West Experience at The MAIN
Friday, Mar 21, 2025

Get ready to step back in time and immerse yourself in the spirit of the Old West at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall. The 29th Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival brings two unforgettable performances to the stage From the legendary life of Buffalo Bill in “Cody: An Evening with Buffalo Bill to the...

City Asks Residents for Input on Begonias Lane Park Playground

As part of the city of Santa Clarita Playground Replacement program, Begonias Lane Park playground was identified for replacement in fiscal year 2024-25. Begonias Lane Park is located at 14911 Begonias Lane, Santa Clarita, CA 91387. The park, built in the Shadow Pines neighborhood of Canyon Country,...

March 21: Community Hike to Feature Mural Painting
Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025

The March city of Santa Clarita Community Hike will be held on Friday, March 21. Meet at 6 p.m. in Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Saugus, CA 91350, near the exercise staircase. Hike details: 1.7 miles 250 ft. elevation gain Rated as moderate Out and back Activity: Mural painting Join city...

March 25: Trail Tales, Wagging Tails, a Storytime Pet Adoption Event

Get ready for a paw-some morning filled with storytelling, adventure and adorable four-legged friends at the launch of the newest Trail Tales books. Families are invited to a heartwarming event on Tuesday, March 25, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Duane R. Harte Park, 26401 Riverrock Way, Santa Clarita, CA...

June 21: Santa Clarita Dodger Day Returns
Monday, Mar 17, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to purchase tickets for the 46th Annual city of Santa Clarita Dodger Day. This year’s game features the Los Angeles Dodgers facing off the Washington Nationals at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, June 21, at 7:10 p.m. This event also features a special giveaway,...

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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]
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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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