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1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
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Eight SCV Players Named All-CIF in Football
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015

The CIF Southern Section has announced their All-CIF football teams for the 2014 season. Santa Clarita is represented in three different divisions with eight players earning the distinction. In the West Valley Division, Hart’s Brady White and Trent Irwin were named to the offensive team, as well...

Keoshian to start in National Championship Game
Friday, Jan 9, 2015

Former Santa Clarita Christian football MVP Collin Keoshian will start Saturday for the Illinois State Redbirds in the NCAA Division 1 FCS championship. Illinois State faces three-time defending national champion North Dakota State in the game televised live on ESPN2 beginning at 10 am PST. The 6-foot-3,...

Irwin Commits to Stanford
Tuesday, Jan 6, 2015

All-American wide receiver Trent Irwin from Hart High School has committed to Stanford, according to a report on Scout.com. “Trent just called Coach Shaw, he’s going to Stanford,” Craig Irwin, Trent’s father told Greg Biggins from Scout.com. “It was a really tough decision...

Messina Show to be Syndicated Nationwide
Monday, Jan 5, 2015

Wm. S. Hart School Board member Joe Messina’s professional life has just taken a big turn as he has signed a syndication deal for his radio show that will put him in 30 cities across the country. “The Real Side with Joe Messina,” a conservative talk show that airs online as well as...

White & Irwin Start in U.S. Army All-American Bowl

Hart High football’s Brady White and Trent Irwin were both starters for the West team Saturday in the 15th Annual U.S. Army All-American Bowl played in front of 35,687 in San Antonio, TX. White started at quarterback, completing 6-of-8 passes for 70 yards and a touchdown. Irwin caught one pass...

Eli Doyle Named All-American
Tuesday, Dec 30, 2014

Valencia Vikings freshman defensive back Eli Doyle has been named a Freshman All-American by Maxpreps.com. A starter from the opening game, Doyle tallied 41 tackles on the season with an interception. The Vikings won their sixth consecutive Foothill League football championship in 2014, finishing 5-0...

DeLong Scores a Career-High 28 for Willamette
Monday, Dec 22, 2014

Former Canyon High point guard Jojo DeLong scored a career-high 28 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Willamette Bearcats defeated Wheaton College 65-57 in the Hoop N Surf Classic Friday in Honolulu. DeLong made 8 of 15 field goals, including 4 of 9 on 3-pointers, and 8 of 10 from the free throw...

Valencia’s Hall of Fame Boxer Fights His Son
Friday, Dec 19, 2014

Virgil Hill, 50, fights Virgil Hill, Jr. in a three-round exhibition Saturday in Fargo, ND   Five-time world champion Virgil Hill is making his comeback to the boxing ring and he started with a three-round exhibition against his son, Virgil Hill, Jr. Hill, 50, is coming out of retirement to fight...

Hart Swimmer Cogswell Commits to Stanford
Monday, Dec 1, 2014

Hart High senior and Canyons Aquatics Club swimmer Cole Cogswell has verbally committed to swim at Stanford, according to swimswam.com. Cogswell is the seventh ranked swimmer in the class of 2015. He is the defending CIF Southern Section Division 1 Champion in the 100 freestyle. He finished second in...

Saugus Girls, Zabilski, X-Country State Champions

For the eighth time in the last nine years, the Saugus girls cross country team has won the CIF State Cross Country Final at Woodward Park in Fresno. The Centurions tallied 62 points to beat Capistrano Valley (73). Senior Samantha Ortega finished fifth individually with a time of 17:54 on the 5K course. Her...

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1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
Garces statue
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m., in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission will hear a request from BluMax Santa Clarita, LLC on amendments to the MetroWalk Specific Plan to expand the housing types allowed and to delay or eliminate the requirement for affordable senior housing.
April 15: Planning Commission to Hear Request to Delay/Eliminate Senior Housing
Be a part of key governance reform changes coming to Los Angeles County. An independent study is underway to identify strengths and challenges of the county’s current governance model.
April 17: County Governance Reform ‘Listening Session’ at COC
The city of Santa Clarita invites families to Eggstravaganza, a free, community event at Central Park on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.
April 19: Hop into Spring at Eggstravaganza
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has announced the largest gift in its 64-year history, a transformative $16 million donation from the estate of Julian and Gladys Saunders.
Providence Holy Cross Receives Record $16M Gift to Enhance Trauma Care
The dark, ashy sediment appearing on Los Angeles-area beaches does not appear to contain chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health.
Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Health
A Mother's Day Eve Evening of Enchantment and Magic wine pairing dinner at Le Chene French Cuisine will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
May 10: Le Chene Offers Special Mother’s Day Eve Show
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), has announced a package of bills focused on affordability, tax relief, consumer protections and lowering costs.
Schiavo Introduces Package of Tax Relief, Consumer Protection Bills
1987 - Ramona Chapel and Red Schoolhouse relocated to Santa Clarita History Center in Hart Park [story]
Red Schoolhouse
Six Flags Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 season and will host a hiring event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
April 12: Hurricane Harbor Hiring Lifeguards for Summer Season
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration, Thursday, May 1 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Las Originales Bar and Grill.
May 1: Latino Business Alliance ‘Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration’
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Sanaya Beauty, Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
April 30: Sanaya Beauty Studio Grand Opening
The unmistakable sights, sounds and flavors of the Old West are making their way back to William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321 and you do not have to wait long.
Laurene Weste | Where the West Comes to Life: The 29th Annual Cowboy Festival
Visit the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia branch, 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 14 for a paws-itively delightful new program, "Paws to Connect: Adults and Animals."
April 14: ‘Paws to Connect’ at Valencia Library
Special Needs Athletes and Peers Sports will host its Food and Wine Tasting with Salt Creek Grille Fundraiser and Blues Music event, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8.
May 8: SNAP Sports Food, Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Salt Creek
College of the Canyons will host Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp, with registration for two sessions now open to boys and girls entering third through eighth grade.
June 16-19, 23-26: Howard Fisher’s Cougar Basketball Camp
The College of the Canyons women's volleyball program invites girls and boys ages 8-14 to participate in the 2025 COC Summer Volleyball Camp, with two sessions beginning in July.
July 21-24, 28-31: COC Volleyball Summer Camp
The Valley Industry Association will host a luncheon Friday, April 18, on the topic of "An Innovative California Community for the 21st Century."
April 18: Valencia by FivePoint VIA Luncheon
College of the Canyons women's basketball will host the 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp June 27-28 at Lee Smelser Court in the Cougar Cage.
June 27-28: Women’s Basketball to Host 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp
SCV Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 15.
April 15: Regular Meeting of SCV Water Board
1909 - Oil Pioneer Wallace L. Hardison killed in collision with train [story]
Wallace Hardison
In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel.
LASD Reminds Drivers: Eyes Forward Focused Driving Saves Lives
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at J Blair Group
April 24: VIA After Five Mixer Hosted by J Blair Group
At the direction of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, KH Consulting Group is conducting an independent study to identify strengths and challenges of L.A. County’s current governance model and make recommendations for actionable change.
April 17: Supes Invite Community Leaders to Give Input
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