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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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Signal Newspaper Cutting Back to 5 Days
Wednesday, Apr 22, 2015

The Signal newspaper will publish five days per week instead of the current seven days effective May 2, its publisher announced Wednesday. “We are choosing to change the way we are going to publish our newspaper in order to facilitate a financially sustainable business model for the coming years,”...

SCV Gang Tag Shows Up in Utah; Suspect Arrested
Monday, Apr 20, 2015

Riley Joseph Guerrero An 18-year-old Utah man was arrested Thursday on suspicion of spreading a Santa Clarita Valley street gang’s graffiti “from the west side to the east side of St. George (Utah),” according to a police sergeant quoted in the St. George News. Detectives were able to narrow...

Newhall Family Honored with COC Silver Spur
Sunday, Apr 12, 2015

The descendants of Henry Mayo Newhall and their family foundation were the center of attention Saturday night at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles as they were honored by College of the Canyons and its foundation with the 2015 COC Silver Spur Award for Community Service. Now in its 25th year,...

2 Decades Later, 3,150-home Castaic Development Moving Forward
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2015

If you’ve been around town awhile, you might wonder what ever happened with the 4,000-home Northlake community that was supposed to be built between I-5 and Castaic Lake. After all, the county approved the project’s specific plan way back in 1992. A number of things happened. Some of the homes were...

Sharon Runner Heading Back to State Senate
Wednesday, Mar 18, 2015

Former state Sen. Sharon Runner defeated a last-minute challenge from six write-in candidates Tuesday to win the 21st Senate District seat that was vacated when its previous occupant, Steve Knight, was elected to the House of Representatives in November. Runner, the only candidate whose name appeared...

Review Process Starts for Newhall Land’s ‘North Entrance’ with Town Center
Thursday, Mar 12, 2015

Santa Clarita Valley residents will have a chance to weigh in on the “north entrance” to the eventual 20,000-home Newhall Ranch development at a public meeting March 24. Entrada North – “entrada” meaning entrance – is envisioned as a new Town Center with shopping, dining and entertainment...

Big Night for CalArts Alums and Made-in-SCV ‘Whiplash’
Monday, Feb 23, 2015

“Birdman” and “The Grand Budapest Hotel” were the big winners Sunday night with four Oscars each, but the shot-in-Santa Clarita “Whiplash” was right behind them with three, and a CalArts grad picked up the trophy for Best Animated Feature. Filmed in part throughout Newhall and the...

Shot-in-SCV ‘Whiplash’ Wins 2 More Awards
Monday, Feb 16, 2015

By now it seems most local residents know “American Sniper,” up for six Academy Awards, was partially filmed in the Santa Clarita Valley. Less talked about is “Whiplash,” which is up for five. J.K. Simmons Distributed by Sony Pictures Classics and starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons, Melissa...

CalArts Alum One of 7 Artists Honored by State Department
Monday, Jan 26, 2015

Mark Bradford, a graduate of California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, was one of seven artists to be honored with the U.S. Department of State’s 2014 Medal of the Arts. The ceremony was held Wednesday in the State Department’s Benjamin Franklin room in Washington, D.C. In congratulating...

SCV’s Once and Future Senator: Sharon Runner
Saturday, Jan 24, 2015

Sharon Runner will face no opposition in the special election for California’s 21st Senate District, as she was the only candidate to file for the seat. The filing deadline was Friday. The seat was declared vacant after its previous occupant, Steve Knight, was elected to Congress in November, mid-way...

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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]
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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
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