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1935 - Gladys Carter convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting of Frances Walker, of the Placerita Walkers [story]
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Thursdays at Newhall Return – Sans Farmers Market
Thursday, Mar 6, 2014

Thursdays at Newhall returns to Main Street tonight with an “Art Slam” celebrating women’s history month, but something familiar will be missing from Main Street Newhall. The city of Santa Clarita has cancelled the weekly farmers market. It had been expected to return in March after...

SCV NewsBreak for Friday, January 24, 2014
Friday, Jan 24, 2014

The State denied the Santa Clarita Valley Sanitation District’s appeal of a chloride mandate in Sacramento on Friday. Last week Governor Brown announced a State of Emergency due to record low rainfall — and now CalFire has issued a brush warning months ahead of schedule. Rene Veluzat, owner...

SCV NewsBreak for Thursday, December 5, 2013
Thursday, Dec 5, 2013

In this episode: Roads in the Angeles National Forest are expected to be shut down as early as Friday night in anticipation of snow and ice; Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers CEO Cheryl Laymon announced her resignation this week. Also: Kids of all ages are invited to explore, play and create at the...

SCV NewsBreak for Monday, December 2, 2013
Monday, Dec 2, 2013

In this episode: Traffic investigators say the 2005 Porsche that crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Valencia Saturday was not racing a second car, but was traveling alone at a high rate of speed; Former state lawmaker Tony Strickland filed candidacy papers Friday to run for Congress in the...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2013

In this episode: A series of recorded phone calls at Pitchess Detention Center in Castaic resulted in an investigation into an alleged drug smuggling conspiracy; Santa Clarita Mayor Bob Kellar is headed to Washington DC. to testify in front of a Senate committee on a bill aimed to end the longstanding...

Classes Cancelled at CalArts as Illness Spreads
Friday, Nov 1, 2013

Administrators at CalArts closed down the Valencia campus Friday evening in efforts to contain the spread of an illness that affected at least 16 people since Tuesday. “We are taking all possible health precautions at this point,” CalArts Media Relations Manager Margarete Crane said. The illness...

Health Department Investigates Cal Arts Kitchen
Thursday, Oct 31, 2013

KHTS News Director, Perry Smith contributed to this story. At least 17 CalArts students at became ill by Wednesday, according to reports from students, in an incident that’s under investigation by the Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Health. A number of Cal Arts students are reportedly experiencing...

‘Bug Bus’ Visits McGrath School to Warn of Infectuous Mosquitoes
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2013

McGrath Elementary fifth graders hopped on the “Bug Bus” Tuesday to learn all about mosquitoes. “We’re here to help children understand how they can help us get rid of mosquitoes to help us get rid of a lot of the diseases they carry like West Nile Virus in their communities,” said Andrew...

Emblem School Rededicated
Saturday, Sep 28, 2013

Community leaders, teachers, administrators and parents turned out Friday to celebrate the rededication of the Saugus Union School District’s Emblem Academy school. About 550 students learn under a STEM focus at Emblem Academy, which puts emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math. “It...

SCV NewsBreak for Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Tuesday, Sep 24, 2013

In this episode: The City of Santa Clarita has been ranked 22 among the “Top 100 Retail Markets of California Cities,” based on annual retail sales growth; Local home prices returned to pre-recession levels in August. Also: Winners in the Vietnam War essay contest are announced;The Sheila R. Veloz...

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1935 - Gladys Carter convicted of manslaughter in fatal shooting of Frances Walker, of the Placerita Walkers [story]
Gladys Carter
1738 - Fr. Francisco Garcés born in Spain; came through SCV in 1776, found Tataviam fighting with Coastal Chumash, observed Santa Clara River flowing by night and dry by day despite the season being spring [story]
Garces statue
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 15, at 6 p.m., in City Hall Council Chambers. The commission will hear a request from BluMax Santa Clarita, LLC on amendments to the MetroWalk Specific Plan to expand the housing types allowed and to delay or eliminate the requirement for affordable senior housing.
April 15: Planning Commission to Hear Request to Delay/Eliminate Senior Housing
Be a part of key governance reform changes coming to Los Angeles County. An independent study is underway to identify strengths and challenges of the county’s current governance model.
April 17: County Governance Reform ‘Listening Session’ at COC
The city of Santa Clarita invites families to Eggstravaganza, a free, community event at Central Park on Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to noon.
April 19: Hop into Spring at Eggstravaganza
Providence Holy Cross Medical Center has announced the largest gift in its 64-year history, a transformative $16 million donation from the estate of Julian and Gladys Saunders.
Providence Holy Cross Receives Record $16M Gift to Enhance Trauma Care
The dark, ashy sediment appearing on Los Angeles-area beaches does not appear to contain chemicals related to wildfires at levels that are dangerous to human health.
Dark Sediment on Beaches Does Not Pose Risk to Human Health
A Mother's Day Eve Evening of Enchantment and Magic wine pairing dinner at Le Chene French Cuisine will be held Saturday, May 10, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
May 10: Le Chene Offers Special Mother’s Day Eve Show
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth), has announced a package of bills focused on affordability, tax relief, consumer protections and lowering costs.
Schiavo Introduces Package of Tax Relief, Consumer Protection Bills
1987 - Ramona Chapel and Red Schoolhouse relocated to Santa Clarita History Center in Hart Park [story]
Red Schoolhouse
Six Flags Magic Mountain Hurricane Harbor is hiring lifeguards for the 2025 season and will host a hiring event, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
April 12: Hurricane Harbor Hiring Lifeguards for Summer Season
The Latino Business Alliance will host a Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration, Thursday, May 1 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Las Originales Bar and Grill.
May 1: Latino Business Alliance ‘Cinco de Mayo Networking Celebration’
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting at Sanaya Beauty, Wednesday, April 30 at 4 p.m.
April 30: Sanaya Beauty Studio Grand Opening
The unmistakable sights, sounds and flavors of the Old West are making their way back to William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave., Newhall, CA 91321 and you do not have to wait long.
Laurene Weste | Where the West Comes to Life: The 29th Annual Cowboy Festival
Visit the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia branch, 10-11 a.m. Monday, April 14 for a paws-itively delightful new program, "Paws to Connect: Adults and Animals."
April 14: ‘Paws to Connect’ at Valencia Library
Special Needs Athletes and Peers Sports will host its Food and Wine Tasting with Salt Creek Grille Fundraiser and Blues Music event, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8.
May 8: SNAP Sports Food, Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Salt Creek
College of the Canyons will host Howard Fisher's Cougar Basketball Camp, with registration for two sessions now open to boys and girls entering third through eighth grade.
June 16-19, 23-26: Howard Fisher’s Cougar Basketball Camp
The College of the Canyons women's volleyball program invites girls and boys ages 8-14 to participate in the 2025 COC Summer Volleyball Camp, with two sessions beginning in July.
July 21-24, 28-31: COC Volleyball Summer Camp
The Valley Industry Association will host a luncheon Friday, April 18, on the topic of "An Innovative California Community for the 21st Century."
April 18: Valencia by FivePoint VIA Luncheon
College of the Canyons women's basketball will host the 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp June 27-28 at Lee Smelser Court in the Cougar Cage.
June 27-28: Women’s Basketball to Host 2025 Cougar Pride Team Camp
SCV Water Agency will hold its next regular board meeting on Tuesday, April 15.
April 15: Regular Meeting of SCV Water Board
1909 - Oil Pioneer Wallace L. Hardison killed in collision with train [story]
Wallace Hardison
In its efforts to prevent distracted driving and save lives on our roads, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is reminding all drivers to stay focused, keep their eyes forward and keep their hands on the wheel.
LASD Reminds Drivers: Eyes Forward Focused Driving Saves Lives
Connect with other businesses and attend the Valley Industry Association After Five networking mixer on Thursday, April 24, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at J Blair Group
April 24: VIA After Five Mixer Hosted by J Blair Group
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