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1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
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CSUN Grad Students Publish Landmark Study on Coral Reef Population Declining
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025

A landmark study led by two California State University, Northridge graduate students has revealed that recent heat waves, which caused the mass mortality of fire corals, contributed to the widespread elimination of the last standing coral flourishing in St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, marking a turning...

CSUN Among Billboard’s 2025 Top Music Business Schools
Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025

California State University, Northridge has once again earned a place among the nation’s top music business programs, according to Billboard magazine. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Billboard has recognized CSUN’s music program in its annual list of the world’s leading music business...

Nov. 19: ‘Colaboratoria’ to Showcase Performances by CSUN Choreographers

Dance, by nature, is collaborative — between dancers and choreographers, music and movement, and performers and the audience. To showcase the artistry and beauty that comes from those collaborations, California State University, Northridge’s Department of Kinesiology is hosting its annual “Colaboratoria:...

Oct. 31: CSUN Begins Africana Studies Week 56th Anniversary
Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025

California State University Northridge’s Department of Africana Studies, beginning on Friday, Oct. 31, is hosting Africana Studies Week “Rooted and Rising: Revitalizing Africana Studies” to honor and preserve its history and energize its future. Four separate events will take place in different...

Nov. 2: CSUN to Host Third Annual Bike Festival
Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025

California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host CSUN’s fourth annual BikeFest on Sunday, Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. BikeFest is free and open to the public. BikeFest will begin with 20 and 35-mile club group rides. The 35-mile ride is for experienced...

2025 Volume of the CSUN Student Research Journal Showcases Science for All
Wednesday, Oct 15, 2025

For the past 29 years, professor emeritus Dr. Steven Oppenheimer at California State University, Northridge’s Department of Biology has carried on his goal of getting younger students involved in the sciences. Since 1995, K-12 students and teachers have published their research in The New Journal of...

Oct. 25: CSUN Open House to Share Matador Pride with Prospective Students
Wednesday, Oct 1, 2025

California State University, Northridge is opening its doors to local high school and community college students on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for an all-access look at the campus, its academic programs and student support services. The annual CSUN Open House will feature a variety...

Despite Doubts On the Future of EVs in California, Confidence Remains
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025

Despite efforts at the federal level to curb California’s clean-air vehicle initiatives, including the phase out gas-powered vehicles, optimism remains on the future of electric vehicles in the state. Yan Searcy, dean of California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral...

CSUN Art Exhibits to Focus on Los Angeles, Place, People
Friday, Sep 5, 2025

California State University, Northridge’s Art Galleries is exploring the city of Los Angeles, particularly its unrecognized and under-appreciated parts, in its latest exhibition, “The Journey is the Destination: Recording Los Angeles.” Many of the areas highlighted in the exhibition have been historically...

Stacy Johns to Headline CSUN Nazarian Distinguished Speaker Series
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2025

Stacy Johns, Los Angeles Football Club’s chief business officer, will share her journey as a first-generation college student and how she found herself working for a professional soccer club at this year’s Younes Nazarian Distinguished Speaker Series at California State University, Northridge. The...

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1857 - Estimated 8.0 earthquake, SoCal's most recent "Big One," decimates Fort Tejon [story]
Tejon quake map
The annual Bridge to Home Soup for the Soul Gala fundraiser is "Off to the Races" on Saturday, Feb. 21.
Feb. 21: Bridge to Home Soup for the Soul is ‘Off to the Races’
The five deputies assigned to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station Crime Impact Team (CIT) were recently recognized within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for exceptional work throughout 2025.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Crime Impact Team Recognized
A California lawmaker started the new year by introducing three bills intended to provide more protections for journalists and ensure their access to the courtroom.
Proposed California Legislation Would Add Protections for News Media
The Docent Training Program at Placerita Canyon Nature Center welcomes new docents to attend a 12-week training program beginning Tuesday, Jan. 13.
Jan. 13: New Docent Program Begins at Placerita Canyon Nature Center
Join the city of Santa Clarita for the Newhall Community Center's 20th Anniversary Celebration, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Jan 24.
Jan. 24: Newhall Community Center’s 20th Anniversary Celebration
All public, private and homeschooled students in grades TK–12 within the city of Santa Clarita are invited to submit original visual artwork for the Art Hop Youth Art Contest by Saturday, Feb. 21.
Feb 21: Entry Deadline for Art Hop Youth Art Contest Submissions
The deadline to submit nominations for the 2026 Business Choice Awards to the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is Friday, Jan. 9.
Jan. 9: Deadline for SCV Chamber 2026 Business Choice Awards
Take a guided mushroom walk through the oak woodlands of Placerita Canyon Nature Center with expert forager and mycologist Bat Vardeh 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 18: Placerita Canyon Nature Center Guided Mushroom Tour
The Canyon Theatre Guild, with special arrangement with R & H Theatricals, will host Rodgers & Hammerstein's "South Pacific," weekends beginning Saturday, Jan. 24- Feb. 22.
Jan. 24- Feb. 22: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s ‘South Pacific’ at Canyon Theatre Guild
1869 - Sanford Lyon, Henry Wiley and William Jenkins begin drilling the first oil well in Pico Canyon [story]
spring pole
SCV Chinese Cultural Association is hosting its first Lunar New Year Gala, Sunday, Feb. 15 at Newhall Family Theatre.
Feb. 15: SCV Chinese Cultural Association Lunar New Year Gala
Works by Santa Clarita Artist Association's Jeanne Iler will be on display Jan. 17-Feb. 22 at Canyon Theatre Guild.
Jan. 17- Feb. 22: SCAA Artist Jeanne IIer on Display at Canyon Theatre Guild
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced the launch of the SCV Water Gardening Club, a new community-focused program debuting in 2026.
SCV Water Launches New 2026 Gardening Club
Old Town Newhall Public Library will host a "Teen Game Day: Escape Room," event Wednesday, Jan. 21, 3:30-4:30 p.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 15: ‘Teen Game Day, Escape Room’ at Newhall Library
College of the Canyons men's basketball received a game-high 17 points from freshman center Craig Irons, and Dwayne Boston Jr. added a double-double of his own, to help guide the Cougars past visiting L.A. Pierce College 78-64 on Saturday night, Jan. 3.
Canyons Wins 78-64 Over L.A. Pierce in Final Non-Conference Outing
College of the Canyons offensive lineman TJ Taylor has been named to the California Community College Football Coaches Association Region III All-California Team.
TJ Taylor Named to CCCFCA Region III All-State Team
A difficult first quarter proved too much to overcome as The Master's University women's basketball team fell to the Hope International Royals 60-53 Tuesday night, Jan. 6 in Fullerton.
First Conference Loss for Lady Mustangs
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m.
Jan. 14: Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting artists to submit proposals for a new, large-scale art installation to be displayed above the children’s area at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch.
Jan. 26: Application Deadline for Artwork at Santa Clarita Public Library
Violinist Paul Stein will perform at the Old Town Newhall Branch of the Santa Clarita Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 10 from 3-4 p.m.
Jan. 10: Violinist Paul Stein at Old Town Newhall Library
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting and board retreat on Friday, Jan. 9.
Jan. 9: COC Board of Trustees Organizational Meeting and Retreat
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