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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
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Ready-made Roundabout Art?
Friday, Sep 12, 2014

Once more around the track, or circle, or roundabout. Do all y’all remember the huge discussion about art that could be used for the Old Town Newhall traffic circle-roundabout? Should we have this statue or that statue, or maybe landscaping or a monument to a local hero? One design showed what looked...

Armed and Ready
Thursday, Sep 11, 2014

This isn’t about the Santa Clarita Valley. Not today. It is something I’ve been working on for some time. Where were you on this day 13 years ago? Folks tend to remember important dates and events by what they were doing and where they were doing it. For example, when President Kennedy was assassinated,...

Where’s My Check?
Wednesday, Sep 10, 2014

Darn it. I’ve got to go to the bank tomorrow to deposit all those checks the city of Santa Clarita, Metrolink and All-vision sent me to write what I’ve written about billboards. I’m sure all of us who support the billboard ordinance are headed to the bank to do that. Especially the City Council...

Facebook Fantasies
Tuesday, Sep 9, 2014

I don’t answer comments if they are dumb. Constructive and critical discussion is appropriate in my mind. I also don’t respond to folks who don’t leave last names on the comments they write. I’ve got some real concerns about the folks who have pushed the billboard issue to the ballot. They have...

Costly Billboard Nonsense
Monday, Sep 8, 2014

I am now convinced the whole issue about the billboards came about via some wonderful folks on Facebook. Those 22 or so folks have cost the city about $1 million in election costs because of some of the “truths” they were telling themselves and later, others. It seems to me that a certain propaganda...

Extraordinary Citizen: Sue Reynolds
Saturday, Sep 6, 2014

You read about someone who gives time and talent to help the community. You might even see them on SCVTV. They might be a celebrity all over the country or maybe just here. I hope to write about folks who are usually unsung and untarnished by celebrity status. If you know of someone like that, let me...

Times Have Changed
Friday, Sep 5, 2014

Sometimes there is just too much to do here in the SCV. Times, they have changed. Gone are the days when we would pool enough money to put some gas in the car and go cruising in “the valley.” We can do that here now. And it takes about 10 times the money to go one tenth of the distance. Tonight at...

All’s Well That Smells Well
Thursday, Sep 4, 2014

The same old Hart High classmate from many, many years ago called and said he had once again been transported to the Planet Laconia. I write this chronicle as requested by my chemically affected classmate so that all shall know of his exploits throughout the galaxy. In times past, I chronicled the exploits...

Beyond the Beach
Wednesday, Sep 3, 2014

Do you remember your first time? That first time you drove from the SCV to the ocean? I think I was in the first grade at Castaic Elementary School. What were you thinking? It was a typical, extremely hot summer day and we packed the car – a 1953 Chevy Bel Aire – and piled in. Like usual,...

Our Home By Any Other Name
Friday, Aug 29, 2014

I see from some of the comments and email I get that folks get confused about what we call our city, neighborhoods, communities and even our valley. Things like where the city of Santa Clarita starts and where it ends, plus a few other notes I’ve been keeping. Before cityhood in 1987, we were all governed...

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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning Through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
Hart-Wyatt Earp
With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
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