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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail


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Nearly 300 Einstein Academy Students Transfer to Hart Schools
Friday, Jul 7, 2017

Hart District officials today confirmed that nearly 300 students formerly enrolled at the Albert Einstein Academy have transferred to Hart District schools. The Einstein Academy’s second appeal to the courts to stay open is still pending. Meanwhile, the nearly 300 students from AEA’s junior high...

July 13: CUSD Agenda to Look at Housing and Enrollment
Thursday, Jul 6, 2017

A research firm released a report looking at projected school facility need for the Castaic community, which provides insight on expectations for the area. Read full story [here].

Tire Shop Assault Suspect Enters Not Guilty Plea
Wednesday, Jul 5, 2017

A man was arrested on child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapons charges in Canyon Country. Photo: Mauricio LaPlanteIn a court appearance Wednesday, a Santa Clarita man entered a not guilty plea to assault charges stemming from an altercation at a tire shop in Canyon Country last week. Luis...

Photo of Wells Fargo Robbery Suspect Released
Friday, Jun 30, 2017

A security photo of a suspect in the June 12 robbery of a Wells Fargo branch in Newhall has been released by FBI investigators. Detectives reported the suspect, described as an unidentified white male in his 50s or 60s, 5 feet, 8 inches tall, medium build, at around 2:38 p.m. Monday, June 12, walked...

Fistfight in Canyon Country Leads to Arrest for Assault, Child Endangerment
Thursday, Jun 29, 2017

A Santa Clarita man is facing child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapons charges after his arrest in Canyon Country. Photo: Mauricio LaPlante A fistfight led to the arrest of a Santa Clarita man on charges of child endangerment and assault with a deadly weapon after he allegedly crashed his...

Two Suspects Arrested During Burglary Suppression Operations
Friday, Jun 23, 2017

Burglary suppression operations helped Santa Clarita deputies nab a pair of alleged burglars breaking into a Valencia realty office Friday, officials said. The arrests were the latest in a series of efforts led by station Capt. Robert Lewis targeting areas where Crime Prevention Unit deputies and station...

Lake Fire in Castaic Now 60 Percent Contained
Monday, Jun 19, 2017

Angeles National Forest officials report the Lake Fire in Castaic is about 60 percent contained as of late Monday morning. “Things are looking good,” said Nathan Judy, spokesman for the Angeles National Forest. “We haven’t had any active fire spots since Saturday night, just some smoldering...

Trash Solution on Horizon for Sand Canyon Residents
Thursday, Jun 15, 2017

A group of Sand Canyon Ranch apartment residents are happy to hear a 10-day lapse in trash service is expected to end Thursday. Read full story [here].

Victims in Wednesday’s Two Separate SCV Crashes Identified

Medical examiners identified two people killed in two separate fatal crashes Wednesday, several hours apart, across town from each other. Read full story [here]

No Changes to Santa Clarita Mobile Home Park Rents – For Now
Wednesday, Jun 14, 2017

After a lengthy discussion Tuesday night, members of the Santa Clarita City Council made no changes in city policy regarding rent increases at mobile home parks. The city intends to move forward on eliminating a panel that would decide on appeals for non-standard rent increases, in favor of assigning...

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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
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’
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