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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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Friday, Aug 19, 2011

The SCV Young Republicans will host two public events in Newhall to mark the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The first is a barbecue at William S. Hart Park from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., billed as a “tribute to our men and women in uniform.” Activities include football, frisbee,...

The 38th Assembly District Republican Central Committee will hold its annual SCV All American Barbecue Saturday, Aug. 20, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sand Canyon home of City Councilman Bob Kellar. Confirmed guests include U.S. Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon, State Sens. Tony Strickland and Sharon...

Thursday, Aug 18, 2011

The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the public to witness a time capsule that will be buried at a later date under the new Old Town Library, currently under construction on Lyons Avenue. The showing will take place Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10 a.m. The capsule is expected to contain objects that reflect...

SCV Democrats to Host Middle East Talk
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011

Don Bustany KPFK raio host Don Bustany will address the Democratic Club of the Santa Clarita Valley on Thursday, Aug. 18, in Canyon Country. A radio industry veteran, Bustany is the host of the radio station’s “Middle East in Focus” program. Previously, together with Casey Kasem he...

The Child & Family Center celebrates 35 years of service to the Santa Clarita Valley this year and will mark the occasion in grand style. Supporters of the center are invited to a special celebration Sept. 9 to recognize the founders of the organization as well as past and present staffer and sponsors...

The Small Business Development Center at College of the Canyons will conduct a workshop Wednesday, Aug. 24, for individuals interested in launching a new business. The hands-on workshop will show participants how to get started quickly and learn the steps necessary to succeed. Instruction includes preparing...

Vegas Theme for Senses Party Thursday in Newhall

The girls at Fresh Boutique produced this video to remind you that Old Town Newhall is throwing another giant Senses party Thursday from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This time it’s a Las Vegas theme as the city of Santa Clarita rolls out the poker tables and takes your drink orders. There will be plenty to...

Early Morning Bird Hike in Towsley Canyon
Monday, Aug 15, 2011

California Quail. Photo by Sophia Wong/MRCA. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and MRCA will host a two-hour “early morning bird hike” on Saturday, Aug. 20. Hikers should plan to assemble at 8 a.m. at Ed Davis Park in Towsley Canyon, 24255 The Old Road south of Calgrove Boulevard. “We...

Sunday, Aug 14, 2011

St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Valencia will host a blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 30, in collaboration with the UCLA Medical Center. The drive will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the church’s Spurling Hall at 24901 Orchard Village Road. Donors are asked to call the church office at 661-259-7307...

Saturday, Aug 13, 2011

Calling all community theatre lovers: The Canyon Theatre Guild is looking for a few good hands to join a work party Saturday, Aug. 20 starting at 10 a.m.  at the theatre annex. For information & directions call 661-799-2702. Work will involve moving costumes and organizing set pieces.

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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]
Henry Gage
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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