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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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Storli Upsets Mercado-Fortine on Hart Board; Other Incumbents Win
Wednesday, Nov 4, 2015

Linda Storli Santa Clarita Valley voters made a change Tuesday when they retired longtime Hart School Board member Gloria Mercado-Fortine and replaced her with first-time challenger Linda Storli-Koontz. With all precincts reporting, Storli-Koontz garnered 1,193 votes (56.65 percent) to Mercado-Fortine’s...

West Nile Virus Returns to Santa Clarita Valley
Friday, Oct 23, 2015

It took a bit longer than the “new normal” to get here this season, but West Nile virus turned up recently in the Santa Clarita Valley, according to the latest data from the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District. West Nile virus is endemic in Los Angeles County, meaning it’s here to...

Winger, Ex-Newhall, to Co-Lead Glendale Unified
Monday, Oct 12, 2015

Dr. Marc Winger The Glendale Unified School District is getting two for the price of about one-half. Marc Winger, who retired earlier this year after more than 17 years at the helm of the Newhall School District, was hired last week as one of two interim superintendents in Glendale, where school board...

COC Board to Consider Alternative Voting Area Maps
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015

The College of the Canyons Board of Trustees will consider three different voting-area maps as it moves forward with plans to split the community college district into five “trustee areas” for purposes of voting. At present, the five trustees hold numbered seats but are elected at-large by all voters...

Another Round of Layoffs at MannKind Corp.
Friday, Oct 2, 2015

Valencia-based biomed MannKind Corp. has issued its third round of pink slips this year amid lackluster sales of its new inhalable insulin drug, Afrezza. The firm cut back on staffing both in Valencia and in Danbury, Conn., where its manufacturing plant is located, according to the News-Times of Danbury. MannKind...

Peace Valley Road to be Renamed for Ralphs Grocery Family
Thursday, Oct 1, 2015

Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich is asking his fellow supervisors for their vote to change the name of Peace Valley Road in Gorman to Ralphs Ranch Road in honor of the famous family that owned Gorman for 100 years beginning in the late 1800s. According to a motion by Antonovich, “Members of the unincorporated...

From CalArts – Er, Pixar – This Thanksgiving: The Good Dinosaur
Tuesday, Sep 29, 2015

The next name you’re going to come to know out of the Disney-Pixar animation school (California Institute of the Arts) is Peter Sohn, director of “The Good Dinosaur,” which releases Nov. 25. According to Pixar, “’The Good Dinosaur’ asks the question: What if the asteroid that forever...

It’s World Rabies Day… Remember: Don’t Touch That Bat

World Rabies Day seems like a good time to remind Santa Clarita Valley residents not to touch a bat. Sounds weird, but we’ve got a lot of rabid bats around here. Fully half of the rabid bats found so far this year in L.A. County have been found in the Santa Clarita Valley, even though our valley...

Saugus to Hold Hearing on Splitting Into Voting Districts
Saturday, Sep 19, 2015

The governing board of the Saugus Union School District will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 29, on the plan to split the district into five parts for purpose of school board elections. Heretofore, the district has been served by a five-member board elected by all voters in the school district....

Small Fire Quickly Doused in Newhall Pass
Monday, Sep 7, 2015

A small brush fire broke out Monday at about 3:30 p.m. on the west side of Interstate 5 in the Newhall Pass next to the Oak Tree Gun Club, where dozens of people were hunkered down. L.A. County Fire Department hand crews and helicopters made quick work of the blaze, holding it to the freeway embankment....

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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]
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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
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