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Updated: Forward Progress Stopped on 25-Acre Castaic Fire
Thursday, Aug 31, 2017

UPDATE: 5:50 p.m. Firefighters stopped forward progress for a 25-acre fire that broke out near Lake Hughes Road and the 5 Freeway in Castaic at around 5:30 p.m. A 20-acre fire by Lake Hughes Road by the 5 Freeway was reported at 4:34 p.m. The fire was initially reported near the northbound side of Interstate...

Updated: COC Brush Fire Forward Progress Stopped, Evening Classes Canceled

Photo courtesy of @NewsSourceLA UPDATE: 5:02 p.m. Forward progress has been stopped for a brush fire near College of the Canyons’ Valencia campus, officials said. Evening classes at the college have been canceled. UPDATE: 4:30 p.m. The fire was initially reported around 3 p.m., according to fire officials....

Sept. 10: Little Shepherd’s Nursery School Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Little Shepherd’s Nursery School, one of the oldest preschool programs in Santa Clarita, is celebrating its 50th anniversary September 10. The preschool’s birthday event is free and open to the community, according to event organizers, who hope alumni will come back and visit for family-oriented...

Old Town Newhall Parking Plans On Hold; Fees Re-Evaluated
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2017

An Old Town Newhall parking plan that would cost businesses thousands of dollars to expand into Santa Clarita is being re-evaluated after the area’s small-business owners expressed concerns. A “park once” plan for Old Town Newhall ultimately would put a parking structure on either side of the “downtown”...

GVHS Team Bus Catches Fire

No students were hospitalized or seriously injured after a Golden Valley High team bus caught fire on the side of the road, fire officials said Monday night. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials reported they received a call at 8:40 p.m., from the school bus just south of Red Rover Mine Road...

Detectives: SC Bank Robber May Have New Ride
Thursday, Aug 24, 2017

A Santa Clarita bank robber who’s now stolen from five Santa Clarita banks likely ditched his PT Cruiser, detectives said Thursday. The “PT Cruiser Bandit,” a nickname given locally, was prompted by several reports due to the presence of the uniquely shaped small family car at several robberies. Read...

Another COC Student Charged in Alleged Sexual Assault
Wednesday, Aug 23, 2017

Another COC student has been arrested and charged with rape in an accusation unrelated to an on-campus assault reported Monday, this time for an alleged sexual assault that took place off-campus in June. Brady John Wood, 20, of Saugus, was arrested Monday, at 7:45 p.m. for an alleged “date rape scenario,”...

Assembly Committee to Review SCV Water District Legislation

California’s Assembly Appropriations Committee plans to review the Santa Clarita Valley Water District bill, SB 634, on September 1, Assembly officials said Wednesday. Senate Bill 634 would reorganize the Castaic Lake Water Agency and the Newhall County Water District into the Santa Clarita Valley...

Three Local Non-Profits Look to Tackle Housing Crisis
Tuesday, Aug 22, 2017

A Domestic Violence Center, Senior Center and homeless shelter partnership is looking for solutions to the countywide homelessness crisis in Santa Clarita. At a time when homes with multiple generations of adults are becoming more common, these Santa Clarita nonprofit agencies are looking to see where...

Officers Investigating Fatality on Highway 126

The Castaic-area crash that killed a motorcyclist on Highway 126 Tuesday morning is still being investigated by CHP officers. The circumstances around the crash, which was reported shortly after 6:15 a.m. Tuesday morning, are still unclear, according to the California Highway Patrol office, which is...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
1892 - Benjamin Harrison establishes 555,520-acre San Gabriel Timberland Reserve (Angeles National Forest). First forest reserve in California, second in U.S. [story]
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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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