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1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
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Outdoor Open House in Placerita (Video)
Monday, May 14, 2012

The usually serene Placerita Canyon State Park was bustling with activity Saturday during an open house that drew hundreds of visitors. Activities for the kids included a treasure hunt, faux gold panning, a family hike and a live animal show. “It’s one of our largest and most demanding...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works has announced several SCV-area road closures this Friday for the Amgen Tour of California bicycle race. Street: Sierra Highway to Avenue S / Pearblossom Highway, road closure from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Street: Sierra Highway to Pearblossom Highway / Angeles...

Saturday, May 12, 2012

A Littlerock toddler is alive today thanks to an alert older brother and a fast response from some trained Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. The incident began Saturday at 10:18 a.m. when a 16-year-old boy called 9-1-1 to report that his 15-month-old brother wasn’t breathing at the family...

Thursday, May 10, 2012

UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Noe Vasquez, age 35, residence unknown. The La Canada Valley Sun reports that he may have sustained a gunshot wound, but the official cause of death has not been determined. ==== The body of an unidentified man was found early Thursday morning on Angeles Crest...

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Shares of Sears Holding Corp. jumped more than 15 percent Tuesday afternoon on word that the retailer will be telling its stockholders Wednesday that they’ll see a profit of an estimated $1.46 to $1.84 per share on continuing operations for the first quarter of 2012 ($155 million to $195 million),...

May 15: Learn About Int’l Trade at VIA Luncheon

A panel of experts will share their insights into international trade at the Valley Industry Association’s monthly luncheon in May. Participating in the discussion will be Steve Tannehill, executive director of Small Business Development Center at College of the Canyons and acting director of the Center...

Friday, Apr 20, 2012

The Santa Clarita Street Fair returns to the stadium parking lot at College of the Canyons’ Valencia campus Saturday and Sunday, April 28 and 29, to provide free family fun for Santa Clarita. Guests can explore unique merchandise from a variety of different vendors, have a delicious lunch from a Gourmet...

Monday, Apr 16, 2012

Plum Canyon Elementary School will hold a “Spring cleaning” fundraiser Saturday, April 21, to help the Class of 2013 get to Camp CIMI in October. CIMI is the Catalina Island Marine Institute, and Plum Canyon sixth graders spend a week there to study marine biology and ecology. The camp enriches...

May 12: Open House at Saugus Gibbon Center
Saturday, Apr 14, 2012

The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus will hold a Spring Open House on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open house provides a rare opportunity to see these small, endangered southeast Asian apes, which the conservation center protects. Moms get in free in celebration of Mother’s...

Mixers Vacating Bouquet Location
Tuesday, Apr 10, 2012

Mixers is leaving. Saturday, April 14, will be the last day for the popular dinner and entertainment venue at 26532 Bouquet Canyon Road. Restaurant operators said they’re planning to reopen in a new SCV location – but the new location has not yet been determined. They released the following...

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1899 - Martin & Richard Wood buy J.H. Tolfree's Saugus Eating House (still inside Saugus Depot), rename it Saugus Cafe [story]
Saugus Cafe
1994, 4:31 a.m. - Magnitude 6.7 Northridge earthquake rocks Santa Clarita Valley [video]
collapsed freeway bridge
A strong defensive performance by The Master's University Lady Mustangs basketball team led to a 73-45 win against OUAZ in Surprise, Ariz.
Lady Mustangs Power Past OUAZ On the Road
The Tejon Ranch Conservancy has published its calendar of nature programs it will host in February.
Tejon Ranch Conservancy Offers February Nature Programs
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will be held Tuesday, Jan. 20 beginning at 6:30 p.m. The board will first meet in closed session at 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 20: SUSD to Meet in Closed Session with City Regarding Santa Clarita Elementary
The William S. Hart Union School District has announced that Dr. Collyn Nielsen, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources, has been named the 2026 Negotiator of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators.
Hart District’s Collyn Nielsen Named ACSA Negotiator of the Year
The city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission has scheduled a site tour of the Princessa Crossroads Specific Plan Project and a virtual tour of the Belcaro at Sand Canyon Project. These projects are expected to hold public hearings in the near future.
Jan. 20: City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission Plans Site Tours
Free business training webinars are available from the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center this January.
COC SBDC Hosting Free Webinars to Help Grow Businesses
The Santa Clarita Valley Historical Society will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a unique gala on Saturday, March 7, 6-10 p.m.
March 7: ‘Live From Santa Clarita, It’s Saturday Night’ SCVHS 50th Anniversary
Saugus High School Instrumental Music gives back while raising much-needed funds for the high school's music program.
Saugus High Music Clothes for Cash Fundraiser
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a special Non-Profit Council Roundtable, "Non-Profit Love Match: A High-Impact Networking Experience for Professionals & Nonprofits," 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Education Center at Child & Family Center.
Feb. 10: Non-Profit Council Roundtable’s ‘Non-Profit Love Match’ at Child & Family Center
There are places in our community where history is not simply remembered, but carefully safeguarded and brought to life every day. William S. Hart Park is one of those rare treasures.
Laurene Weste | Preserving the Past, Building the Future at Hart Park
Congregation Beth Shalom offers a monthly film series that shows selected independent films one Sunday per month at 2 p.m.
Jan. 18: CBS Film Series Presents ‘Truth & Treason’
The California Department of Public Health is collaborating with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to remind consumers and retailers that products containing kratom or 7-hyrdroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, are associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose and death.
CDPH Reminds Retailers, Public About Dangers of Kratom, 7-OH Products
Foothill League soccer is coming into a final flurry of league matches that will sort out standings.
Foothill League Soccer: The Big Push
The Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market will offer a special live cooking demonstration and tasting on Sunday, Jan. 18.
Jan. 18: Valencia FivePoint Farmers Market Free Cooking Demonstration
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California residents and visitors will receive free vehicle day-use entry to participating California state parks on Monday, Jan. 19.
Jan. 19: California State Parks to Offer Free Vehicle Entry on MLK Day
1926 - Newhall Community Hospital, est. 1922, opens in larger, more modern hospital building at 6th & Spruce streets [story]
Newhall Community Hospital
Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo will host the Third Annual MLK Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 19. The event will be held 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Vallet Boys and Girls Club Thomas E. Dierckman Clubhouse.
Jan. 19: Schiavo to Host MLK Day of Service, Donations Encouraged
The Ridge Route Preservation Organization will host a Ridge Route Storm Clean Up Day Sunday, Jan. 18 at 7 a.m.
Jan. 18: Ridge Route Preservation Organization Work Day
The city of Santa Clarita January Community Hike will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 10 a.m. in the Quigley Canyon Open Space, Cleardale Avenue, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 17: Santa Clarita Community Hike in Quigley Canyon Open Space
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of Via Princessa Park on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 10 a.m.
Jan. 22: City of Santa Clarita to Break Ground on Via Princessa Park
Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library will host a "Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle," event Thursday, Jan. 29, 4-5 p.m. at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Jan. 29: ‘Teen Library Eats: Ramen Noodle Bar’ at Canyon Country Library
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Smyth Drive in Valencia.
Traffic Alert Issued for SCV Water Pipeline Installation on Smyth Drive
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