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1949 - Incorporation of Castaic Saddle Club; holds rodeos near future Castaic Lake (lower lagoon) [story]


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3.2 Magnitude Quake Shakes SCV Overnight
Friday, Nov 9, 2012

A 3.2-magnitude earthquake shook the Santa Clarita Valley on Friday at 3:39:10 a.m. It was centered in the mountains directly between Newhall and Pacoima – about 4 miles southeast of Newhall. The quake was extremely shallow, occurring right at the earth’s surface. It was followed an hour later...

Newhall Traffic Circle Moving Forward; City Transfering Land
Thursday, Nov 8, 2012

The on-again, off-again Newhall roundabout project – one of those European-style traffic circles as seen at the Valencia Town Center mall or at Hasley Canyon – is on again. It’s to replace the three-way junction of Main Street and Newhall Avenue and the stretch of Newhall Avenue that used to...

Two More Rabid Bats in SCV: Last for 2012?

UPDATE: Details on these 2 latest bats found in the SCV: 54. Castaic. Oct. Bat found alive under a lawnmower. Dog quarantined in home and observed for rabies in case it got near bat. 55. Canyon Country. Nov. Bat found alive in a pool clinging to a hose.   Two more rabid bats turned up in the Santa...

One Last Bump in Road to ‘North Copperhill’

The city of Santa Clarita’s recent annexations pushed its population to 205,000, making Santa Clarita the third-largest city in Los Angeles County behind L.A. and Long Beach. The city isn’t done. The city is closing in on its largest annexation to date: the 2,475-acre “North Copperhill”...

Earlier Start for Santa Clarita’s New City Manager

Ken Striplin The Santa Clarita City Council will consider an amendment Tuesday to Ken Striplin’s city manager contract to reflect a Dec. 1 start date. Striplin replaces City Manager Ken Pulskamp, who had announced his retirement effective Jan. 1, 2013. But then, Pulskamp agreed to serve as Burbank’s...

Park-and-Ride Coming Soon to Valencia

A big, new park-and-ride facility will be coming home to Valencia if the Santa Clarita City Council approves a construction contract Tuesday. Plans for the 285-space lot next to the McBean Regional Transit Center near the corner of Valencia Boulevard and McBean Parkway date to 2006 when the city included...

State Again Funding OHV Enforcement in SCV, AV

Erosion following illegal OHV use at Red Rock Canyon State Park (Photo: CA Parks) For the ninth year, the state of California is providing more than $100,000 to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to protect the environment in the Santa Clarita and Antelope valleys from off-road vehicles...

County to Make Repairs at Castaic, Hart, Val Verde Park
Wednesday, Nov 7, 2012

Castaic Lake will get better shade structures, Hart Park will get a new back fence and Val Verde Park will eventually get a fancier kitchen and a new roof. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a pair of multi-million-dollar contracts Wednesday for routine maintenance and general upgrades...

Ex-SCV Chamber Prez Loses Bid to Unseat Washington State Senator

Rick Winsman Rick Winsman, a former Santa Clarita planning commissioner and SCV Chamber of Commerce president who moved to Washington state in 2005, was unsuccessful in his bid Tuesday to unseat two-term Washington State Senator Brian Hatfield. Winsman, a Republican, lost by a margin of 62.51 percent...

Monday, Nov 5, 2012

Update, Tuesday 8:30 a.m.: Details remain sparse. According to a report from the California Highway Patrol, on Monday at 5:30 p.m., an unidentified man was driving a 2008 Honda (unknown model) at an unknown rate of speed on Golden State Highway (aka The Old Road) just north of the Oak Flat Fire Station...

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1949 - Incorporation of Castaic Saddle Club; holds rodeos near future Castaic Lake (lower lagoon) [story]
Registration for the city of Santa Clarita Newhall and Canyon Country Community Centers After School Programs will begin on Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m.
July 16: Registration Starts for After School Community Center Programs
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting Wednesday, July 10, beginning at 4 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 4 p.m.
July 10: COC Board to Hold Business Meeting
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, July 11, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers
July 11: Arts Commission to Review 2025 Work Plan
1850 - Henry Mayo Newhall arrives in California [story]
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
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