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2004 - Last day in Sacramento for Sen. Pete Knight, who succumbs one month later to a sudden onset of leukemia [story]
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Books and Battles Blends Gaming, Math, Creativity
Monday, Sep 2, 2019

With the school day concluded, teenage patrons of the Old Town Newhall Library rushed to the Teen Zone section to participate in the latest “Books & Battles” session. Books & Battles is the Santa Clarita Library’s tabletop and role-playing game group for high school students. In addition...

Dulce Fire Burns 28 Acres Near 14 Freeway
Sunday, Aug 25, 2019

Los Angeles County firefighters responded to a brush fire off the southbound State Route 14 Sunday near Agua Dulce Canyon Road. Dispatchers received a call about the Dulce Fire at 12:14 p.m. and fire department officials arrived on the scene at 12:26 p.m. Los Angeles County firefighters and Angeles National...

‘5 Fire’ Full Containment Expected Monday Afternoon
Monday, Aug 5, 2019

Officials with the Angeles National Forest expect the 5 Fire to be fully contained by Monday afternoon, according to the forest’s official Twitter account. “Containment of the #FiveFire has grown to 97% with full containment expected this afternoon. It remains at 156 acres,” said the tweet, which...

SCV ‘Unsung’ Heroes Saluted at Reception
Monday, Jul 29, 2019

Milcah White of Santa Clarita helped organize an event in Valencia on Sunday, to recognize those considered the unsung heroes among us. On Sunday afternoon, White hosted a “Salute to Hometown Heroes” reception at Mimi’s Cafe, where she and her business partners presented certificates of recognition...

Kitty Cafe Raises Funds for Shelter Animal Vet Costs
Monday, Jul 1, 2019

Pet lovers of all ages crowded into Shelter Hope Pet Shop on Sunday afternoon to snuggle with some furry feline friends as the nonprofit held its first Kitty Cafe event. After she noticed something similar in Los Angeles, Cindy Josten, a supervising volunteer at Shelter Hope who specializes in working...

Irene Lilley, Wife of Famous Movie Stuntman, Marks 90th Birthday
Friday, Apr 12, 2019

Irene Lilley said she feels much younger than the 90 years she celebrated on Sunday. Lilley, a Canyon Country resident, turned 90 on April 4 and celebrated Sunday with her family and friends at the home her grandparents built and that she lived in all her life. Lilley is married to actor and stuntman...

SCV Animal Shelters Receive $31K in Chili Cook-off Donations
Wednesday, Apr 10, 2019

Thursday was a good day for pets in two of Santa Clarita’s shelter facilities after they received donations from this year’s annual SCV Charity Chili Cook-Off. Each year, the chili cook-off chooses two charities to donate to from a pool of nominees. This year, Shelter Hope Pet Shop and the Lange...

Newhall Aquarium Educating Local Residents Since 2015
Thursday, Apr 4, 2019

Shane Price was looking for something fun to do with his daughters in Santa Clarita when he discovered the Newhall Aquarium on Google. “It’s nice having a local aquarium to go to, so I can show my children different sea animals without having to drive out to somewhere like Long Beach,” Price said....

Young Chess Masters Flex Brains at SoCal State Championships
Monday, Mar 18, 2019

Parents, coaches and eager, young chess masters crowded into the halls, patios and conference rooms of the Hyatt Regency Valencia for the annual Southern California SuperStates Scholastic State Chess Championships on Sunday. This was the 22nd year that Jay Stallings and his California Youth Chess League...

Coroner ID’s Homeless Man Struck, Killed by Car in Newhall
Monday, Mar 4, 2019

A homeless man was killed when he was struck by a car near the intersection of Railroad Avenue and 11th Street in Newhall Sunday night. The victim was identified as Cecilio Vasquez, and described as a 51-year-old homeless man, by Sarah Ardalani of the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner – Coroner’s...

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2004 - Last day in Sacramento for Sen. Pete Knight, who succumbs one month later to a sudden onset of leukemia [story]
Pete Knight
Santa Clarita Valley Water is taking water-saving innovation to new heights with the release of its latest videos, featuring Carl, the water-wise hero, controlling sprinklers from space.
SCV Water Launches Videos Promoting Smart Irrigation Controllers
The city of Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will meet 6 p.m. Thursday, April 3 at Council Chambers at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
April 3: Santa Clarita Parks Commission to Review 2025 Events
The Santa Clarita Artists Association has issued a call to artists for "Things with Wings," Art show which will open April 25 and runs through May 25 at the SCAA 6th Street Gallery, 22508 6th Street, Newhall, CA 91321.
April 6: Call to Artists for SCAA ‘Things With Wings’ Deadline
From our fun and friendly staff that run our Recreation and Community Services programs, to our Building and Safety team that make sure all developments are up to code, to our Communications team who bring all the trending, informational videos to social media, our staff is hard at work ensuring that the city of Santa Clarita continues to be a great place to live, work and play.
Ken Striplin | You’ve Got a Friend at City Hall
Saugus High School’s inaugural varsity color guard team will compete at the WGI Color Guard World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, Thursday thru Saturday, April 3-5.
April 3-5: Saugus to Compete at WGI World Championships
College of the Canyons women's tennis dropped its conference match at Ventura College on Thursday, March 27 by a 6-3 final score despite the Cougars accounting for an early pair of doubles points.
Canyons Falls 6-3 at Ventura College
The Master's University baseball team won the first game of its Friday, March 28 doubleheader but lost the second at Lou Herwaldt Stadium in Santa Clarita.
TMU Splits Doubleheader with OUAZ
City of Santa Clarita residents can dispose of unwanted household hazardous and electronic waste at a free Household Hazardous/E-Waste Collection Event on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
April 5: Free Drive-Thru Hazardous, E-Waste Collection Event
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, April 1, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
April 1: SUSD Governing Board to Consider Student Support Services
The city of Santa Clarita Film Office has released the list of six productions filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, March 31 to Saturday, April 5.
March 31-April 5: Six Productions Filming in SCV
1870 - George Gleason & partners apply for patent on gold lode in Soledad Canyon [story]
gold mining
1993 - Federal govt. declares coastal California gnatcatcher (bird) a threatened species [story]
Gnatcatcher
The "Superman" roller coaster, closed for refurbishment since September, will now be closed permanently, said officials of Six Flags Magic Mountain.
‘Superman’ at Six Flags Magic Mountain Permanently Grounded
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating At-Risk Missing Juvenile Isabell Ann Lim. She is a 13 year-old female Asian who was last contacted on March 28 at 9:40 a.m. on the 17900 block of River Circle, in the city of Santa Clarita.
Located: LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Teen
1928 - Little dam victim, thought unidentified & buried in SCV, actually ID'd & buried in Chatsworth [story]
Newhall Cowboys
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club invites you to the National Tartan Day themed Square and Round Dance on Sunday, April 6, 2-4:30 p.m.
April 6: Sierra Hillbillies Host National Tartan Day Square, Round Dance
The city of Santa Clarita’s Community Emergency Response Team Program is looking for volunteers to act as injured survivors for the Disaster Simulation drill on Friday, May 9, from 6–9 p.m.
May 9:  City Seeks Volunteers for Disaster Simulation Drill
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued an Order for Abatement on Thursday, March 20, requiring Sunshine Canyon Landfill to implement stricter and innovative measures to reduce odors that have been impacting the community.
Sunshine Canyon Landfill Required to Take Stronger Actions to Address Odors
The Saugus Union School District is seeking nominations for the annual Dr. Joan Lucid Leadership and Service Award.
SUSD Seeks Nominations for Lucid Leadership, Service Award
Registration is open for the city of Santa Clarita's Community Emergency Response Team training class.
City Offers Free Community Emergency Response Team Training Class
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the launch of the second annual Animal Care Grant Program.
City Invites Community Organizations to Apply for Animal Care Grants
In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent executive order removing California Environmental Quality Act requirements for undergrounding utility lines in wildfire-impacted areas of Los Angeles County, California State Senator Suzette Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) has called for this exemption to be applied statewide.
Valladares Calls for Streamlining Process for Underground Power Lines
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