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1925 - Actor Harry Carey files patent on the original 160-acre Saugus homestead he'd purchased in 1916 (now Tesoro Del Valle) [story]
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Monday, Jul 23, 2012

Hyatt workers and their allies have launched a global boycott of Hyatt Hotels, including the Hyatt Regency Valencia, for what they describe as years of struggle for basic worker rights. “Hyatt Hotels has quite purposefully chosen to position itself as the major hotel company that is driving conditions...

2 Jailed as Narcs Haul $6.4 Mil. in Pot from Whitney Canyon
Friday, Jul 13, 2012

Photos by Mark Archuleta A morning joint operation between Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics and Aero Bureaus, and the U.S. Forest Service ended with two arrests, and the seizure of 6,448 marijuana plants, three pounds of finished product and two firearms from the Whitney Canyon area,...

The Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller has invoiced the city of Santa Clarita’s “successor agency” to its former redevelopment agency for $543,415.89, representing excess revenues the agency received during the 2011-12 fiscal year. City Redevelopment Manager Arminé Chaparyan said...

McKeon Named in Congressional Probe of Countrywide
Friday, Jul 6, 2012

While 25th District Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon rode down Lyons Avenue in an army jeep for the City of Santa Clarita July 4th Parade, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform was preparing to publish its report on “How Countrywide Used its VIP Loan Program...

Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012

From near and not too far our country’s birthday will be celebrated with runs, classic cars, parades and a chili cookoff. Closest to home the City of Santa Clarita will begin the July 4th celebration early with the 30th Annual Independence Day Classic. The 10K Run begins at 7:00 a.m. followed by the...

Haueter Leaves McKeon Staff

Bob Haueter Alissa McCurley, spokesperson for 25th District Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon, issued the following statement regarding the departure of District Director Bob Haueter: “Bob Haueter has decided to pursue other opportunities.  Bob has been an integral part of Congressman McKeon’s...

Nominations Open for SCV Leadership Awards

The Santa Clarita Valley Leadership Awards is now accepting nominations for their inaugural event designed to recognize top-performing businesses and individuals throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. “We were trying to figure out a way to reach businesses that we don’t typically reach to acknowledge...

Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012

At Tuesday night’s meeting the Santa Clarita City Council gave a unanimous vote of support for the “Bay Delta Conservation Plan” (BDCP). In case you’re not familiar with it, the California Delta is an expansive inland river delta and estuary in Northern California which supplies an ever...

Monday, Jun 25, 2012

Double-stabbing suspect Raymundo Soto has pleaded innocent to four counts including the attempted murder of Daniel Muir in his Canyon Country home on Jan. 29. Muir said he’d returned to his home on Loretta Lane after a year’s absence to find his wife living with the 35-year-old Soto. Muir suffered...

A man and his dog were both found deceased in a car around 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon in the 25000 block of Silver Aspen Way near The Old Road. According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s officials the bodies were discovered by a civilian and then reported to deputies. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s...

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The Nest Healing Art Studio at ARTree in Old Town Newhall is a free community workshop consisting of an an hour of mindful, judgement free, art-making.
Nest Healing Art Studio Looks to Expand
1925 - Actor Harry Carey files patent on the original 160-acre Saugus homestead he'd purchased in 1916 (now Tesoro Del Valle) [story]
Harry Carey
Registration for the 29th annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo is officially open. This is an opportunity for Santa Clarita volunteers of all ages to help clean up a portion of the Santa Clara River, one of the last natural, free-flowing river systems in Southern California.
Registration Now Open for Annual River Rally Cleanup
Don’t miss the Santa Clarita Artists Association’s annual Art Classic Gala - the largest celebration of fine arts in the Santa Clarita Valley - Sept. 28, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at The Center.
Sept. 28: SCAA Hosting 34th Annual Art Classic
Jhoanna Serrano left the Philippines for the United States at just 18 years old, hoping to give her then-2-year-old daughter, Jean Pauline, a better future.
CSUN Honors Mother’s Sacrifices with New Scholarship
The Master’s University Chorale, one of the school’s marquee music performance ensembles, toured through Texas this summer.
TMU School of Music Sends Chorale on Texas Tour
Saugus High School Instrumental Music Booster Club is inviting the community to help those in need with its Clothes for Cash continues Saturday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saugus High Music Club Clothes for Cash Campaign Continues
In celebration of a new partnership with Chef Tony Gemignani, the 13-time World Pizza Champion and the undisputed greatest pizza maker in modern history, Princess Cruises, recognized for the Best Pizza at Sea, established a new Guinness World Records Title Monday for “World’s Largest Pizza Party” at multiple venues aboard its fleet of Love Boats with hungry guests devouring more than 60,000 slices of fresh-from-the-oven pizza prepared by the line’s master chefs.
Princess Cruises’ Pizza Party Sets New Guinness World Record
The GSAC has announced several changes that go beyond the new schools that have joined the conference.
GSAC Ushers In New Era
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, July 15 - Sunday, July 21.
Filming in Santa Clarita Includes Six Productions
Santa Clarita consistently earns recognition as one of the best places to live in the nation, boasting a high quality of life, strong safety record and a business-friendly atmosphere.
Ken Striplin | 2024 Public Opinion Poll
During its annual business meeting in June, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Santa Clarita passed a resolution regarding Chiquita Canyon Landfill.  
Local Congregation Urges Protection from Chiquita Canyon Landfill
1891 - R.E. Nickel publishes area's first newspaper, The Acton Rooster [story]
Acton Rooster
1769 - Portolá party sets out from San Diego; first Europeans to "discover" Santa Clarita Valley 3½ weeks later [story]
Gaspar de Portola
1884 - Hardison & Stewart start drilling Star No. 1 oil well in Pico Canyon; later form Union Oil Co. [story]
Lyman Stewart
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, June 5, beginning with closed session at 6 p.m., followed immediately by the public session at 7 p.m.
July 17: Hart Governing Board Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, July 16, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers to hold a public hearing on the development proposal for the Riverview project, which is slated for the Saugus Speedway property.
July 16: Planning Commission Public Hearing on Speedway Property
The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with SCVTV, has released the fourth episode of "Santa Clarita Spotlight," a Shop Local series dedicated to promoting and celebrating the diverse range of local businesses within the city. If you’re looking to shake up your workout routine tune in to the latest episode.
Santa Clarita Spotlight to Highlight Fitness
Valencia Marketplace’s annual free summer concerts will be held Friday evenings 6-8 p.m.
Free Summer Sunset Concerts at Valencia Marketplace
With a 5-0 vote Tuesday night, the Santa Clarita City Council unanimously approved an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to transfer ownership of William S. Hart Park to the city.
City OK’s Formal Plan to Take Over Hart Park
Child & Family Center will present its annual Purple Walk Domestic Violence Awareness 5K on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8-11 a.m.
Oct. 12: Child & Family Center Purple Walk Domestic Violence Awareness 5K
The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates will present the monthly Community Nature Education Series program on Sunday, July 21 at 2 p.m.
July 21: Placerita Canyon Community Nature Education Series
A portion of the parking lot at Santa Clarita City Hall is closed due to the installation of solar panels to enhance energy efficiency.
Visitor Parking at City Hall Relocated
The city of Santa Clarita has shared the results of the 2024 Public Opinion Poll. Results reveal high levels of community satisfaction and highlight the key issues that matter most to residents.
Santa Clarita 2024 Public Opinion Poll Highlights
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