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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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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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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs
California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’
Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
Reflecting on this past year, there are so many things to be thankful for. Whether it is our health, happiness or the ability to live in a community as special as ours, I believe many of our residents would agree that Santa Clarita is a place where wonderful memories have been made and a unique place to call home.
Laurene Weste | What Are You Thankful For This Holiday Season?
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