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1916 - A score of Wobblies bust up Newhall Jail after commandeering SP freight train [story]
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Friday in Newhall: Eli Barsi to Yodel at OutWest
Thursday, Sep 8, 2011

Eli Barsi returns to OutWest with special guest John Cunningham on Friday, Sept. 9. A crowd pleaser who is comfortable in a variety of genres –  Western, roots, gospel, new country, bluegrass, traditional country and folk – Eli’s show is always uplifting, with a mix of tasty standards...

The Young Entrepreneurs Program (Y.E.P.) at the SCV Small Business Development Center will hold a free workshop for anyone between the ages of 14 and 27 who is interested in starting a business. Participants will learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and turn great ideas into reality. The workshop...

Wednesday, Sep 7, 2011

The North Oaks Church of Christ Youth Group will hold a special worship service Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia hotel, with an a capella concert from Pepperdine University’s praise team, “Won by One.” The concert starts at 9:30 a.m., followed by a worship service at 10:30...

FDA Warns Maker of Brazilian Blowout Hair Product

The federal Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to the maker of the Brazilian Blowout Acai Professional Smoothing Solution, alleging the product contains a chemical that can be harmful if users follow the instructions on the label. Sold and used in professional beauty salons, Brazilian...

‘Changing Seasons’ Stroll Saturday Through Santa Clarita Woodlands
Tuesday, Sep 6, 2011

The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority will host an evening stroll through the Santa Clarita Woodlands on Saturday, Sept. 10, to celebrate the changing seasons. Yes, Virginia, Santa Clarita has seasons. With summer on the waning edge, it’s a great time to explore the park and see what...

The Castaic Chamber of Commerce is inviting all SCV businesses to a special mixer Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The evening will feature a presentation from Jonas Peterson, president and CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. Tickets are $15 for Castaic Chamber members...

‘Taste of Expo’ Coming Sept. 16; Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets are on sale now for Taste of Expo, the Santa Clarita Valley’s biggest annual business mixer. Taste of Expo is coming Friday, Sept. 16, to the Santa Clarita Aquatics Center and will feature food samplings from some of the SCV’s finest restaurants as well as an assortment of fine wines...

St. Clare Catholic Church in Canyon Country will hold a luau fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 17 to benefit its charity fund. Proceeds will benefit Santa Clarita Valley families in need of the church’s services and financial support. Fr. Olin Mayfield said the church is seeking donations from local businesses...

Candle Tips Over in Trailer, Sparks 500-Acre Brushfire

Unconfirmed reports at 3 p.m. said a house had started to catch fire at this location on Davenport Road. (Click image to enlarge) A brushfire that started when a candle fell over in a trailer Monday afternoon and ultimately consumed 500 acres in Agua Dulce was 70 percent contained as of 10 a.m. Tuesday....

Candidate to Address Democratic Club Sept. 15
Monday, Sep 5, 2011

Dr. Lee C. Rogers, the only declared Democratic candidate for congress in the 25th District, will be the featured guest at the monthly meeting of the Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday, Sept. 15. Lee, who announced his candidacy at the club’s August meeting, is a Van Nuys podiatrist...

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1916 - A score of Wobblies bust up Newhall Jail after commandeering SP freight train [story]
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As part of Santa Clarita’s ongoing commitment to public safety, small dividers will be installed on Orchard Village Road in the coming weeks.
City Emphasizes Pedestrian Safety on Orchard Village Road
The Campaign for College Opportunity has named College of the Canyons a 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success.
COC Named 2024 Champion for Excellence in Placement in Black Math Success
The city of Santa Clarita will host the grand opening of the Valencia Community Center on Monday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. at the center at 26147 McBean Parkway in Valencia.
Dec. 9: Valencia Community Center Grand Opening
Join a community discussion on retail theft Monday, Dec. 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. featuring California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, Assemblymember Rick Zbur and a panel of industry experts.
Dec. 16: Community Conversation on Retail Theft with Pilar Schiavo
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Dec. 19: All For Kids Virtual Orientations on Foster Care and Adoption
As millions of motorists gear up for travel, the California Highway Patrol is gearing up, too. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27, and running through 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1, the CHP will activate its annual Thanksgiving Maximum Enforcement Period.
Nov. 27-Dec. 1: CHP Maximum Enforcement Period
The 4th Annual Newhall Holiday Marketplace will take place 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 at the Newhall Community Center, 22421 Market St., Newhall CA, 91321.
Dec. 8:  Newhall Holiday Marketplace
College of the Canyons will enter the postseason as the No. 12 seed in the California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A) Women's Volleyball Southern California Regional Playoffs.
No. 12 Canyons Women’s Volleyball to Begin 3C2A SoCal Regionals
The Thanksgiving holiday is all about gratitude. Being thankful for what we have and all the blessings we have in our lives.
Ken Striplin | Thankful for Our Nonprofits
For the first time in The Master's University athletics history, a team has won the NAIA national championship. The women's cross country team finished ahead of Taylor University by one point to win the NAIA women's cross country national championship Friday, Nov. 22, at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in Columbia, Mo.
TMU Women’s Cross Country Wins National Championship, Men Fourth
The California Department of Public Health is warning the public to avoid consuming one batch of cream top, whole raw milk produced and packaged by Raw Farm, LLC of Fresno County due to a detection of bird flu virus in a retail sample.
Raw Milk Recall Due to Bird Flu Virus
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host the "Winner’s Circle Art Show" at the Acton Agua Dulce Public Library, starting Saturday, Jan. 11-Saturday, Feb. 22.
‘Winners Circle Art Show’ at Acton Agua Dulce Library
1875 - Vasquez lieutenant Clodoveo Chavez reportedly killed by bounty hunters in Arizona Territory [story]
Clodoveo Chavez story
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has reported that there are less than 20,000 ballots remaining to be counted in the Los Angeles County area.
Election ’24 Recap: Less Than 20,000 Votes Remain to be Tallied in County
2003 - Ruth Newhall, longtime co-owner/editor of The Signal, dies in Berkeley [story]
Ruth Newhall
1931 - Fall Roundup held at Hoot Gibson's Saugus Rodeo [story]
Hoot Gibson's 1931 Saugus Rodeo
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Awards + Installation event on Friday, Jan. 31 at the Hyatt Regency.
Jan. 31: SCV Chamber Awards + Installation Early Bird Tickets
The Valley Industry Assoction will host a Cocktails & Conversation event with Cameron Smyth on Thursday, Dec. 12, 5:30=7:30 p.m. at Margarita’s Mexican Grill, 23320 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
Dec. 12: Cocktails & Conversation with Cameron Smyth
Following an extensive search, the Governing Board of the William S. Hart Union High School District has unanimously selected current Interim Superintendent Dr. Michael Vierra as the new Hart District Superintendent, filling the vacancy created when Mike Kuhlman resigned effective June 30.
Hart Board Selects Current Interim Superintendent to Fill Vacancy
"Christmas Carol: The True Meaning of Christmas" will be performed on stage at the Canyon Theatre Guild on weekends beginning Friday, Nov. 29 thru Monday, Dec. 23 at 24242 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 29: ‘Christmas Carol, The True Meaning of Christmas’
The California Air Resources Board has approved a $34.94 million incentives funding plan that will continue support ongoing efforts to increase access to medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission trucks, buses and equipment, with a focus on small businesses.
CARB Incentive Plan Focuses on Fleets for Small Businesses
Preparing to decorate for the holidays? If you come across broken string lights that are no longer usable, instead of tossing in the trash you can now drop them off for recycling at one of the SAFE collection centers
Recycle Broken Holiday Lights at SAFE Collection Centers
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