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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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County OK’s $6.6 Mil. for 5th District Parks
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2016

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved $6,628,000 in grants for parks in the county’s Fifth Supervisorial District, and about half will go to parks in the Santa Clarita Valley. Several of the grants are going to parks in the Santa Clarita Valley. The county granted $1 million to...

Antonovich Seeks Inquiry Into Chiquita Landfill Odors
Monday, Oct 31, 2016

UPDATE: The board approved the motion Tuesday, directing county staff to investigate the complaints of odors emanating from the Chiquita Canyon Landfill. Scroll down for Chiquita’s response. _________________ The Board of Supervisors will consider a motion Tuesday by 5th District Supervisor Michael...

Part of Bouquet Canyon Road Closed Indefinitely

A 3.5-mile stretch of Bouquet Canyon Road is closed indefinitely due to the continued silt buildup in the creek that has caused safety concerns. “The road is going to remain closed all through the winter at the very least,” said Los Angeles County Public Works spokesman Steven Frasher. “We...

Valencia Resident Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
Friday, Oct 21, 2016

Six new human infections of West Nile Virus have been reported in the county, including one in Valencia, according to the weekly Los Angeles County Epidemiology Report. The other infection reports came from Lawndale, Torrance, West Covina, Encino and Woodland Hills. A total of 131 WNV infections in the...

Castaic Multi-Use Trails Plan to Go Before County

A master plan for trails in the Castaic area is set to go before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The Castaic Area Multi-Use Trails Plan has been in the works for more than a year and includes about 75 square miles of unincorporated Los Angeles county in Castaic with about 100...

Brush Fire Extinguished in Canyon Country
Thursday, Oct 20, 2016

Photo courtesy of KHTS AM-1220 A brush fire reported shortly before noon Thursday in Canyon Country was quickly contained. The fire burned about an acre near Sierra Highway and Via Princessa. The fire was reported at 11:48 a.m. Aircraft were released and the fire was contained around 12:20 p.m. Cleaning...

County to Apply for Park Improvements Grant
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2016

County Supervisors approved a motion to apply for park grants for several parks in the Fifth Supervisorial District, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley. Department of Parks and Recreation officials hope to receive $5,635,000 in grant funds from the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space...

Child Airlifted from Six Flags Magic Mountain
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016

A child was airlifted from Six Flags Magic Mountain Wednesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The child was taken to a “local area child center,” said Inspector Gustavo Medina with the LACoFD. The call came in around 2:17 p.m. and the child was transported...

Gas Line Ruptured, Repaired in Canyon Country
Tuesday, Oct 11, 2016

Soledad Canyon Road was closed in both directions near Crossglade Avenue in Canyon County due to a gas leak Tuesday evening. Construction crews were working on the road on the 18900 block of Soledad Canyon Road when a gas line was ruptured around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, said Lt. Byron Wainie with the Santa...

Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire in Lake Hughes Area

Photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County Fire Department Air Operations Firefighters responded to the fire in the Lake Hughes area near Johnson Road at shortly after 12 p.m. Helicopters and Super Scoopers were on scene, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. No structures were threatened. At...

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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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