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Help Wanted for Special Olympics World Games
Tuesday, Jan 20, 2015

The 2015 Special Olympics World Games has job openings for individuals who are interested in helping Los Angeles welcome over 7,000 athletes from all over the world. The event will run July 25 to August 2 in Los Angeles with 177 countries expected to participate. Open positions range in experience levels...

Valencia Greens Meets Orange Bulldozer
Thursday, Jan 15, 2015

The building that formerly housed “The Greens” in Valencia was razed after years of neglect. Bulldozers knocked down the building Thursday near the corner of Valencia and McBean. “It was ultimately a public safety issue as far as the city was concerned,” said Tom Cole, Santa Clarita Community...

City Adjusts Yellow Light Times at Camera Intersections
Wednesday, Jan 14, 2015

Caltrans has established new rules for setting yellow-light times for red-light cameras around Los Angeles County. The new ordinance requires yellow-light times to be set according to the actual speed of traffic and not what the posted speed limit says. “Santa Clarita has had a policy for the last...

Firefighters Remove Student’s Arm From Desk

Photo: Rosie Romero Emergency responders were called to La Mesa Junior High School Wednesday afternoon based on reports that a student got an arm stuck in a desk. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. and there were no serious injuries, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Departments Public Information...

Friday Night Movie Festival to Start at COC
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2015

College of the Canyons will be hosting a Friday night movie festival from January 23 to May 22. The event presented by the College of the Canyons Cinema Department, will play three movies each Friday night with showtimes at 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a discussion after each film. Movies will be...

Newhall Residents Hit with Power Outages

Newhall residents were hit with two power outages early Tuesday morning. The first was a scheduled maintenance outage at 8 a.m. according to Robert Villegas of So Cal Edison. 59 customers were affected by the scheduled outage and power is scheduled to be restored at 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The second power...

Local Aquarium Brings Marine Life to Santa Clarita
Friday, Jan 9, 2015

Newhall Aquarium on Arch Street in Newhall is a local nonprofit that is providing a free and fun atmosphere for students and adults. Open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school the aquarium provides an environment for children to learn and offers volunteer opportunities for those who are 14 and...

COC Completes Construction of Administration Building
Thursday, Jan 8, 2015

College of the Canyons has finished construction on the newest building at the Valencia campus and is now open to students. Construction on Canyons Hall was completed on December 8, 2014 and now allows students to use the building to register for classes. “Students are currently able to register for...

Firehouse Subs Celebrates Grand Opening
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2015

Firehouse Subs celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday in Valencia. The restaurant located on Creekside is firehouse inspired and offers a large menu of hot sub sandwiches, four different kinds of salads and chili. “We do a turkey and ham which is our Hook and Ladder.” said Julie Fick, owner and...

New Year’s Resolution Deals Around the SCV
Friday, Jan 2, 2015

The Santa Clarita Valley has a multitude of gyms and fitness centers that are having special offers to ring in the new year. Of the many fitness centers in the city here are some places offering New Year’s resolution specials. Anytime Fitness is offering zero enrollment fees and the first month...

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1850 - Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California [story]
The monthly meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Monday, Aug. 19 will feature an artist demonstration by Derek Harrison. He will be conducting a portrait painting using a live model.
Aug. 19: SCAA Features Artist Demo by Derek Harrison
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. through noon at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Aug. 10: Santa Clarita Document Shredding, Textile Drop-off Event
The city of Santa Clarita will soon begin construction work on the annual 2024 -2025 Road Rehab Program, which uses slurry seal and overlay road treatments to improve city roadways.
Santa Clarita to Begin Annual Road Rehab
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2024 fall program in the Santa Clarita Valley is now open.
Youth Volleyball Registration in SCV Now Open
The Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355 will host Craig Newton for an interactive musical program, Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. and another program at 4:30 p.m.
July 10: Craig Newton’s Interactive Musical Program
Patti Negri, renowned for her psychic abilities, will host “Hot Summer Seance,” at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Friday, Aug. 2 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 2: ‘Hot Summer Séance’ with Patti Negri at The MAIN
The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Committee has announced the trophy award winners for the 2024 SCV Fourth of July Parade.
SCV Fourth of July Parade Trophy Winners
The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, recently issued a ruling that will increase the city of Santa Clarita's authority to enforce public camping ordinances that dictate where homeless people can camp and sleep.
SCOTUS Restores Local Authority to Enforce Camping Regulations
A night of nothing but military-related stories in music with a dash of micro-fiction/prose poetry by Robert Morgan Fisher will be at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Thursday, Aug. 1 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 1: A Night of Narrative Jokin’ Folkin’ Funny Story Songs at The MAIN
With wildfire smoke and reduced air quality affecting many California communities, the California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to take steps to protect themselves from air pollutants.
CDPH Urges Californians to Avoid Wildfire Smoke
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an update for the excessive heat warning and advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for Los Angeles County.
Excessive Heat Warning, Advisory Updated by County Health
Visit the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 on Tuesday, July 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to create beautiful artwork from melting old crayons.
July 9: Crayon Melting at Canyon Country Library
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting and Black and White Masquerade square dance 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
July 7: Sierra Hillbillies Host ‘Masquerade’ Square Dance
Growing up in the 1980s, I have many fond memories of spending time with friends at the Skate-N-Place on Soledad Canyon Road.
Cameron Smyth | The Rink is Rolling Along
1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
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The Canyon Theatre Guild will present Santa Clarita Regional Theatre's production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
July 20-Aug. 11: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Performing Arts Center
The 92nd annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade attracted thousands to the streets of Old Town Newhall to cheer more than 100 parade entries representing politicians, scout troops, businesses, nonprofits, fraternal organizations and others.
SCV Parade Marches Through Old Town Newhall
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to discuss the transfer of William S. Hart Park to Los Angeles County at the Council's regular meeting Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
City to Discuss Hart Park Transfer from L.A. County
"Shrek Jr. The Musical," presented by Canyon Theatre Guild’s STARS program, will perform weekends from July 6 to July 14.
‘Shrek Jr. The Musical’ Coming to Canyon Theatre Guild
The history of the United States of America Flag was shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers at their annual Flag Day Ceremony, which was held June 14.
Elks Lodge Honors American Flag at Annual Ceremony
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
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