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1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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Wednesday Trail Maintenance Volunteers
Monday, Dec 1, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has an interest list for volunteers who want to help clear and maintain trails on Wednesdays at different Open Space properties within the city, including Taylor, Wildwood, Quigley and Towsley canyons, among others. Jess Albrecq, Open Space Administrator, will email schedule,...

Dec. 8: Need for Blood Donors, Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Friday, Nov 28, 2025

The holiday season brings increased travel and an increased need for blood donors during this busy time of year. The city of Santa Clarita will host a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351....

Dec. 2: Planning Commission to Consider Appeal of Self Storage Project

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Santa Clarita City Hall and hold two public hearings to consider an appeal of the Lyons Center Self Storage Facility Project and a use permit for auto body repair and painting. The project site is a vacant 26,880 square-foot...

Nov. 25: City Council to Hear Appeal of Wiley Canyon Project
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025

The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. at Santa Clarita City Hall, where a public hearing on an appeal of the Wiley Canyon Mixed-Use Project will be held. The council will also meet in closed session at 4:45 p.m. where the council will discuss existing...

Nov.  28-30: ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall
Friday, Nov 21, 2025

The play “Tiny Beautiful Things,” will be presented by Arcadian Theatre Collective at The MAIN theater in Old Town Newhall, Nov. 28-30. The MAIN is located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321. Real Letters. Raw Truths. Radical Empathy. A soul-stirring stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed’s...

City Statement: ‘Eight-story State Courthouse Site is Unsuitable’
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has issued a statement citing “serious concerns” regarding the proposed eight-story state courthouse building to be situated near McBean Parkway/Valencia Boulevard. “The city of Santa Clarita has serious concerns regarding the project proposed by the State...

City Presents ‘Persona Grata: Portraits’ Exhibit at The MAIN

The city of Santa Clarita has announced its latest art exhibition, “Persona Grata: Portraits” by Heidi Brueckner on view at The MAIN, now through Jan. 14, 2026. This collection features large-scale, colorful oil and mixed-media figurative paintings that explore humankind’s understanding of itself...

Dec. 2: Registration Begins for Winter ‘Seasons’ Classes, Sports
Friday, Nov 14, 2025

The winter edition of the city of Santa Clarita Seasons Magazine is now available to explore online. Looking to pick up a new hobby or join one of the city of Santa Clarita’s adult or youth sports programs? Browse through all of the classes and activities available this season. Among the classes...

Nov. 22: 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football at Central Park

The city of Santa Clarita invites teams to sign up for the Santa Clarita Valley 5-on-5 Adult Flag Football Turkey Bowl. Get ready for some friendly competition at Central Park on Saturday, Nov. 22. Central Park is located at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350 Games begin at 9 a.m. and...

Castaic Student Art Exhibit at Old Town Newhall Library

The city of Santa Clarita presents its latest art exhibit, “Castaic Union School District Student Exhibition,” on view now through Jan. 20 at the Santa Clarita Public Library Old Town Newhall Branch. This exhibition showcases 90 playful winter and autumn-themed artworks inspired by the seven elements...

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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]
victim recovery
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]
Henry Gage
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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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
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