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1940 - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [story] Marines Fly High


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128 Marijuana Plants Reportedly Seized In Valencia
Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021

During an investigation into a possible illegal marijuana grow operation in Valencia on Monday, deputies reportedly seized 128 plants and arrested two individuals. According to Deputy Natalie Arriaga, a spokeswoman for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, the confiscations and arrests stemmed...

High-Speed Winds Expected in SCV, Could Cause Outages
Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021

Weather experts are warning local residents that high-speed winds over the next week could result in power outages and downed tree limbs for Santa Clarita Valley residents. In a statement released via social media, the National Weather Service stated that, from Tuesday night to Sunday, strong winds...

Canyon Country Father Arrested on Suspicion of Murder
Monday, Nov 8, 2021

The father of a Canyon Country 2-month-old who died earlier this year at L.A. Childrens Hospital was arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder, according to an L.A. County Sheriff’s Department official familiar with the case. Marcel Taylor, 26, was arrested Thursday in connection to the death of his...

SCV Residents Attend Presentation for ‘Santa Clarita River Lake’
Friday, Nov 5, 2021

During a presentation in the Main Theater in Newhall on Wednesday, Santa Clarita residents heard one community member’s idea on how to combat the California drought through a major feat of civil engineering at the heart of the city. Standing before roughly 20 people on the Main Street stage, Santa...

Canyon Country Community Center Hosts 2021 State of the City

Within only a few days of its initial ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Canyon Country Community Center hosted hundreds of residents and business leaders who gathered to hear city officials deliver the 2021 State of the City on Thursday. This year’s theme of “All-Star City” paid homage to the various...

Annual Event Thanking Veterans Returns to Valencia Country Club
Thursday, Nov 4, 2021

More than a hundred former members of the military played their way through the Valencia Country Club golf course Monday as part of the 2021 “Thank a Veteran” golf event. This year featured 136 golfers — 103 of whom are veterans playing for free — and was considered a return to the annual Santa...

SCV Sees Decline In Issued Speeding Tickets
Wednesday, Nov 3, 2021

The Santa Clarita Valley has seen a drop in speeding tickets issued, as well as a drop in overall traffic citations, according to local law enforcement data. On Monday, the SCV Sheriff’s Station issued a statement regarding two local incidents, both of which occurred on Monday. In one instance, deputies...

City Hires Counsel For Expected Election Litigation

City of Santa Clarita officials confirmed Tuesday that they have hired a law firm to represent the city in expected litigation over “at-large” City Council elections. Carrie Lujan, a spokeswoman for the city, confirmed that the city had hired the law firm Gibson Dunn, an international firm...

6 SCV Football Teams Head to Playoffs
Tuesday, Nov 2, 2021

A total of six Santa Clarita Valley varsity football teams are heading to the playoffs this year, giving each a chance to win out their division and take home their respective section championship trophy. Of the six, five games will be on the road. On Sunday, the California Interscholastic Federation,...

Three Teachers Reportedly Punched by Castaic High Student

Multiple teachers were reportedly struck by a Castaic High Student on Tuesday, resulting in a response from law enforcement officials. The call came in shortly before 3 p.m., and the condition of the teachers remains unknown as of the publication of this story. “A student reportedly punched three...

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The California Department of Education announced today that it is engaging in conversations alongside its partners to redesign the high school experience.
California Department of Education Highlights Ongoing Efforts to Redesign the High School Experience in California
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Person, Lamonte Alan Oliney.
LASD Seeks Public Help in Locating Missing Man, Lamonte Alan Oliney
Rachel Kranson, director of Jewish studies and associate professor of religious studies at the University of Pittsburgh, will discuss the relationships between Jewish and Catholic communities for California State University, Northridge’s 13th Annual Maurice Amado Foundation Lecture in Jewish Ethics.
March 9: CSUN Amado Lecture to Discuss Meaningful Jewish-Catholic Relationships
The city of Santa Clarita is pleased to present "Canyon Country History Captured" by the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society, on display now through April 29, 2026, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
“Canyon Country History Captured” Exhibition at the Canyon Country Community Center
Registration remains open for more than 340 short-term classes still available during the College of the Canyons spring 2026 semester.
Registration Open for Short-Term Classes at College of the Canyons
The city of Santa Clarita will open Spring Recreation Registration on Tuesday, March 10, at 10 a.m., offering a wide variety of seasonal classes and programs, including Camp Clarita, Summer Youth Basketball and Primetime Preschool enrollment.
March 10: Registration Opens for City Spring Recreation Programs
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau personnel are responding to assist the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station with a barricaded male, adult armed suspect.
Update: Barricaded Suspect Safely Taken Into Custody in Saugus
Kaiser Permanente recently awarded a $10,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley with a check presentation at the organization’s Newhall clubhouse, highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV. highlighting a continued investment in youth education and enrichment in the SCV.
Kaiser Permanente Awards $10,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Club of SCV
<strong>1940</strong> - NYC premiere of "The Marines Fly High" starring Lucille Ball, filmed in Placerita Canyon [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank">story</a>] <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2676.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2676t.jpg" alt="Marines Fly High" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
The 30th Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is back in town and the city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help make it a success by assisting with different activities during the event.
Volunteers Needed for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival
The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 to receive an overview on 2026 events planned by the city of Santa Clarita.
March 5: Santa Clarita Parks Commission Meets for Overview of 2026 Events
The Master's University men's basketball team pulled off the most improbable win of the season, coming back from a 17-point deficit in the second half to win the GSAC Men's Basketball Championship 77-74 in The MacArthur Center on Monday, March 2.
The Master’s Wins GSAC Basketball Championship
WalletHub, a free personal finance app, reports the residents of Santa Clarita possess the sixth most credit cards per person in the United States.
Santa Clarita Ranks Sixth Nationally in Most Credit Cards Per Person
The College of the Canyons track and field teams combined for nearly 40 personal best times and marks during the annual Cuyamaca College Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 28 with the women's squad claiming its first team victory of the season.
Canyons Wins Women’s Meet, Sees High Marks from Men’s Squad at Cuyamaca Invite
Circle of Hope’s most anticipated night of the year returns on Saturday, March 28, as Vine2Wine once again brings the community together for an evening of wine, cuisine and compassion.
March 28: Vine2Wine ‘A Mediterranean Toga Affair’ for Circle of Hope
College of the Canyons swimming and diving competed at the two-day Mt. San Antonio College Invitational Feb. 27-28, with the Cougars turning in a number of strong individual performances.
Cougars’ Swim & Dive Teams Compete at Mt. SAC Invitational
Innovation guides how Santa Clarita brings the community together through its events and programming. Each year, the city introduces new ways to engage residents and highlight what makes Santa Clarita unique.
Ken Striplin | Two New Events Celebrating Spring
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, "Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs: A 2-Part Workshop Series." Part 1, "Business Structure – Choosing Smart from the Start," will be presented on Wednesday, March 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
March 11: Free Business Webinar, ‘Tax Essentials for Entrepreneurs,’ Part 1
Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley is holding a Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle fundraiser with a live drawing scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.
March 17: Family Promise of SCV Fundraising Dodgers Opening Weekend Raffle
University and government officials formally cut the ribbon today for California State University, Northridge’s Valera NEST, a first-of-its-kind resource center in the CSU system that provides basic needs services such as food, clothing and wellness to students in a centralized location on campus.
CSUN Formally Opens Valera NEST, CSU Student Resource Center
California Credit Union is now accepting applications for its 2026 Summer Internship Program, offering paid professional experience for Santa Clarita Valley college students.
California Credit Union Now Accepting Applications for 2026 Summer Internship Program
Starting Tuesday, March 3, Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center will have updated summer operating hours.
March 3: Summer Operating Hours for Placerita Canyon Natural Area, Nature Center
The Valley Industry Association will host "VIA Cocktails & Conversation: An Evening with Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean" on Thursday, March 19, 5:30-7 p.m.
March 19: VIA Cocktails & Conservation with Councilwoman Marsha McLean
At its Feb. 17, regular meeting, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Board of Directors approved an ordinance establishing penalties relating to water theft from fire hydrants as well as corresponding revisions to its Customer Service Policy.
SCV Water Board Approves Establishing Penalties for Water Theft From Fire Hydrants
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