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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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The California Highway Patrol has announced that all lanes of the Interstate 5 freeway in the Castaic area have been shut down in both directions to a possible ruptured gas line.
UPDATE: All Lanes of I-5 Now Open in Castaic, Gas Leak Stopped
At this time last year, we had no idea what changes and challenges 2025 would have in store. What I did know, and what this year reaffirmed, is that whatever 2025 brought our way, we’d get through it together.
Kathryn Barger | 2025 Year in Review
The National Weather Service reports that the Santa Clarita Valley was drenched with nearly nine inches of rain from the atmospheric river that brought a soggy Christmas week to most of California.
Sunny Weather for SCV, Cool Temps, Roads Reopen
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking five artists to create artwork on five 60-inches by 60-inches canvases that will be featured above the Valencia Library Branch's children's area for two years, May 18, 2026 through May 23, 2028.
City Seeks ‘Under the Sea’ Artwork for Valencia Library
During the 2025 Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period, California Highway Patrol officers were on duty across the state, responding not only to enforcement needs but also to significant winter weather impacts, including snow, flooding and mudslides.
CHP Christmas Holiday Enforcement Period Results
Bring passport applications and all required documents to the Passport Community Fair, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 at the Old Town Newhall Library.
Jan. 9: Passport Community Fair at Newhall Library
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for Sand Canyon Road.
Sand Canyon Road Closed Due to Road Damage, Rock Slides
Property Management Professionals will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 29 at 25124 Springfield Court #220, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 29: Property Management Professionals Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
The California Highway Patrol is highlighting new public safety laws passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that, unless otherwise stated, take effect Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
CHP Highlights Public Safety Laws Taking Effect 2026
Kaiser Permanente has awarded a $12,000 Community Health Grant to Bridge to Home to help address homelessness in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Kaiser Permanente Presents $12,000 Grant to Bridge to Home
Boys and girls Foothill League soccer teams have been on holiday schedule this past week, with some teams taking time off and others playing non-league matches. Consequently, league standings haven’t changed much.
Foothill League Soccer: Holiday Non-League Matches
College of the Canyons women's basketball notched another mark in the win column, as the Cougars were able to stack a second straight road victory 54-46 at Oxnard College on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
Cougars Notch Another Victory, 54-46 at Oxnard College
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Kingston in (now) Kings County; ties up townspeople, makes off with $2,500 in cash and jewels [story]
Kingston
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests in Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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