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1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
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Decorated Ex-SCV Resident Deputy Slain During Burglary Call in Lancaster
Wednesday, Oct 5, 2016

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s sergeant was killed in the line of duty Wednesday in Lancaster. The victim was identified as Sgt. Steve Owen, 53. The incident occurred shortly after noon in the 3200 block of West Avenue J-7. Owen was responding to the scene of a residential burglary (see below) when...

Hart Park Boss Promoted to Castaic Lake
Tuesday, Oct 4, 2016

Phillips at the Hart of the West Powwow on Sunday. Photo: Leon Worden Norman Phillips, longtime superintendent of L.A. County’s William S. Hart Regional Park in Newhall, has been promoted to Regional Superintendent III and will oversee the county’s Castaic Lake Recreation Area. “Norm brings extensive...

In the End, Nothing Can Stand Between Felix and Gold
Friday, Aug 19, 2016

Allyson Felix brings home gold from Rio after all. After narrowly missing gold in a photo finish Monday, the superstar from Canyon Country ran the second leg of the women’s 4×100 relay Friday and joined teammates Tianna Bartoletta, English Gardner and Tori Bowie at center podium. It almost didn’t...

Shut Chiquita Landfill
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016

Chiquita Canyon Landfill takes in trash from all over Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Less than 20 percent of the trash that goes into Chiquita is generated in the Santa Clarita Valley. If Chiquita only took SCV trash, the landfill in its current configuration probably would have lasted our...

17 West Nile Virus Incidents in SCV This Season
Monday, Aug 8, 2016

The Santa Clarita Valley has seen 17 cases of West Nile virus so far this season – all of them in birds. Thirteen dead crows have been found to be infected, in a fairly even distribution across the valley. Sentinel chickens Last week, four sentinel chickens that the Greater L.A. County Vector Control...

Arminta Guthrie, ‘Mom’ to Last Saugus Depot Family, Dies at 90
Thursday, Jul 28, 2016

Arminta Guthrie, widow of the last Southern Pacific Railroad station agent at Saugus and “mom” to the last family to live in the Saugus Depot, died Wednesday. She was 90. Arminta Guthrie came to Saugus with husband James “Bob” Guthrie in 1962 when the railroad assigned him to run the local depot,...

Sen. Sharon Runner, 62, Succumbs to Ill Health
Thursday, Jul 14, 2016

Click image to watch: 2011 Newsmaker of the Week Sharon Runner, co-author of the 2006 Jessica’s Law that cracked down on sexual predators, and the sitting state senator for most of the Santa Clarita, Antelope and Victor valleys, died Thursday morning at her home in Lancaster. She was 62. Runner, who...

Supervisors: No New Drive-Throughs in Acton
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016

The Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday by 5th District Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich to prohibit new drive-through businesses in Acton. The move settles a controversy that erupted in recent months over plans to build Taco Bell and Primo Burger restaurants with drive-through windows near...

House Panel Publishes Report on St. Francis Dam Memorial Bill
Saturday, Jul 2, 2016

Rep. Steve Knight The House Committee on Natural Resources published Friday its report to the full House on U.S. Rep. Steve Knight’s proposed St. Francis Dam Disaster National Memorial legislation, along with its lightly edited version of the bill. The committee OK’d the bill unanimously last month,...

Antonovich Changes Road Name to Honor Ralphs Family
Monday, Jun 13, 2016

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich changed the name of Peace Valley Road in Gorman to Ralphs Ranch Road on Monday in honor of the famous family that owned Gorman for 100 years beginning in the late 1800s. According to the motion by Antonovich, “Members of the unincorporated community of Gorman have requested...

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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
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]
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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
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