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1921 - After leasing since 1918, William S. Hart purchases the Horseshoe Ranch in Newhall from Babcock Smith [story]
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King Fire Erupts in Gorman Area, Evacuation Warnings Issued
Thursday, Aug 14, 2025

The King Fire is burning east of the I-5 at Smokey Bear Road and is moving south towards Castaic. Cal Fire reports the King Fire has consumed 490 acres and is 5% contained. The fire was reported at 1:04 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. Residents in nearby areas are warned to be prepared to evacuate. The following...

Cal Fire: Canyon Fire 91% Contained, Burns 5,370 Acres
Monday, Aug 11, 2025

Cal Fire has reported that firefighters continue to make good progress on the Canyon Fire located to the east of the city of Piru. The fire is now 91% contained. The fire has burned 5,370 acres. Seven structures have been reported as destroyed. All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. Crews...

Cal Fire: Canyon Fire 62% Contained, Evacuation Orders, Warnings Lifted
Sunday, Aug 10, 2025

Cal Fire has reported that firefighters continue to make good progress on the Canyon Fire located to the east of the city of Piru. The fire is now 62% contained. The fire remains at 5,370 acres. Seven structures have been reported as destroyed. All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted. Crews...

Canyon Fire Burns 5,370 Acres, 28% Contained
Friday, Aug 8, 2025

Cal Fire reports the Canyon Fire, which began at around 1:25 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, has now consumed 5,370 acres and is 28% contained. The fire continues to burn in light to medium fuels, but crews have made significant progress in containing the fire. As of 5 p.m. Cal Fire reports the onshore...

Update: Canyon Fire at 4,856 Acres, Cal Fire Reports 25% Contained

This is an ongoing news story and will be updated as new information is received. Cal Fire reports the Canyon Fire which began at around 1:25 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, is now burning east with a rapid rate of spread in light to medium fuels. As of 1 p.m. Cal Fire reports the fire is 25 percent contained. The...

Legacy | Harrison Scott and the Historic Ridge Route
Friday, Aug 1, 2025

Harrison Scott, the foremost authority on the historic Ridge Route, tells the story of the road that united California in this episode of “Legacy: Santa Clarita’s Living History.” This episode of “Legacy” was taped in 2002 with Leon Worden of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical...

Live Grenade, Believed Inert, Responsible for Blast that Killed LASD Detectives
Friday, Jul 25, 2025

Kenny Cooper, Special Agent in Charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Los Angeles Field Division, confirmed in a press conference that a grenade blast at the Biscailuz Regional Training Center in East Los Angeles around 7:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18 killed three Los Angeles...

Legacy: The Development of Valencia with Newhall Land CEO Tom Lee

This edition of Legacy: Santa Clarita’s Living History, features Thomas L. Lee, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Newhall Land and Farming Company. He was interviewed in 2002 about the development of the master-planned community of Valencia by Leon Worden, of the Santa Clarita Valley...

Legacy | Andre and Renaud Veluzat: Rebuilding Historic Melody Ranch Studio
Friday, Jul 11, 2025

Leon Worden of the Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society sits down with Andre and Renaud Veluzat, owners of the historic Melody Ranch Movie Studio. This interview was first broadcast on SCVTV in 2014. The history of the ranch dates back to the 1920s when it became a movie ranch and in the 1930s a...

July 10: Special Meeting of Castaic School Board
Wednesday, Jul 9, 2025

The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, July 10, at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will take place at the district office, 28131 Livingston Ave., Valencia, Ca 91355. This Special Board Meeting is required because the Division of the State Architect which provides...

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<strong>1921</strong> - After leasing since 1918, William S. Hart purchases the Horseshoe Ranch in Newhall from Babcock Smith [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2024.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/lw2024.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2024t.jpg" alt="Hart ranch" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
In continuing their investigation into the shooting deaths of 30-year-old Elijah Harts and 27-year-old Anthony Mora, Homicide Investigators identified 19-year-old Alejandro Trujillo of Newhall, as a suspect in the murders.
Update: LASD Make Arrest in Connection to a Double Homicide Last Halloween in Newhall
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation will celebrate Black History Month from Feb. 5 to 28, 2026, with free programs and events at 59 parks throughout Los Angeles County.
L.A. County Parks Celebrates Black History Month 2026 with Free Events
The Cube - Ice and Entertainment Center, powered by Valencia by FivePoint, is excited to welcome back the 2026 West Coast Hockey Conference Playoffs.
Feb.6 -8: The Cube Hosts 2026 West Coast Hockey Conference Playoffs
Love is in the air, and now couples can rope in forever on Saturday, April 18, during a one-of-a-kind Cowboy Festival Wedding
April 18: Getting Married at Cowboy Festival This Spring is as Easy as Saying “YEE-HAW”
ARTree Community Arts Center is branching out with its new Open Studio monthly event. 
Feb. 14: ARTree Community Arts Center Hold Open Studio Event for Kids
Sheriff Robert G. Luna announced details and results from the twelfth annual Operation Reclaim and Rebuild enforcement operation.
Regional Human Trafficking Task Force Announces Arrests, Rescues
The city of Santa Clarita, in partnership with the Castaic Animal Care Center, will host the PAWS for Love Adoption Event on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Feb. 7: Fall in Love Fur-Ever At Paws For Love Adoption Event at SCV Public Library
How can California State University, Northridge student athletes enhance their performances? Learning how to get a good night’s sleep may be the answer. A team of CSUN students is conducting research to find out.
CSUN Students Research Sleep to Improve Student Athletes’ Performance
<strong>1822</strong> - Surveyor Edward F. Beale born in Washington, D.C.; cut through Newhall Pass 40 years later, assembled 270,000-acre Tejon Ranch [<a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/bealeafb.htm" target="_blank">story</a>]<br> <a href="https://scvhistory.com/scvhistory/bealeafb.htm" target="_blank"> <img src="https://scvhistory.com/gif/lw2205t.jpg" alt="Edward Beale" style="margin-top:6px;width:110px;border:0;"> </a>
To further its mission of providing reliable supplies of high-quality water to the Santa Clarita Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is installing a new water main to serve customers in the area of Calgrove Boulevard and Ebelden Avenue in Santa Clarita.
Feb. 23: New Water Main Installation on Calgrove in Santa Clarita to Begin
The Santa Clarita Artists Association monthly meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 23, 6-7:30 p.m. at the Newhall Library Community Room.
Feb. 23: SCAA Features Pastel Demo by Artist Leslie Hamilton
Canyon Theatre Guild opened Friday, Jan. 24 evening to a nearly sold out house and a standing ovation, the classic Broadway musical, "Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific."
CTG’s ‘South Pacific’ Opens to Sold Out House
The city of Santa Clarita invites you to grow with the city this Arbor Day at the first-ever Tree-mendous celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Valencia Heritage Park.
April 11: Santa Clarita To Host Tree-Mendous Arbor Day
The Santa Clarita Valley Man and Woman of the Year organization has announced the 2026 list of SCV volunteers nominated for for the honor.
SCV 2026 Man, Woman Year Nominees Announced
You have likely seen it happen and you may have even experienced it firsthand.
Ken Striplin | The Dangers, Consequences of Red-Light Running
Los Angeles County will be showing off unparalleled venues and views as a backdrop for the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2028.
Registration for LA28 Olympic Event Tickets Now Open
The Saugus Union School District Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee meeting will be held 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the West Creek Academy Library, 28767 N. West Hills Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91354.
Feb. 5: SUSD Measure EE Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting
Join WeWil Collaborative Inc. on Saturday, March 7 for the Fourth Annual International Women’s Day Live event, a powerful celebration of women’s achievements and a collective call to action to forge gender equality through abundant giving.
March 7: Fourth Annual WeWil Collaborative International Women’s Day
The city of Santa Clarita presents "I’m a Part of Nature," a solo exhibition by Keiji Ichikawa, on display at the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch now through Wednesday, April 15.
Solo Art Exhibit, ‘I’m a Part of Nature’ by Keiji Ichikawa at Valencia Library
Chloe Auble scored 19 points to lead The Master's University women's basketball team to a 76-63 win over Life Pacific Saturday night, Jan. 31 in San Dimas.
Lady Mustangs Make it Seven in a Row with Road Win
The Master's University baseball team closed out its series against the William Carey (MS) Crusaders with a pair of losses Saturday, Jan. 31 at Lou Herwaldt Stadium.
Mustangs Drop Final Two to Crusaders
The Master's University men's and women's swimming teams dominated the GSAC Championships Jan. 30-31 in Aliso Viejo, winning both titles by more than 100 points.
Mustang Swim Squads Dominate at GSAC Championships
The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall.
Feb. 5: Parks, Recreation, Community Services Commission Regular Meeting
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