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1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Live Reindeer Coming to Newhall to Benefit Food Pantry
Thursday, Dec 3, 2015

Old Town Newhall will turn into a holiday wonderland on Saturday with local Girl Scouts hosting the “Reindeer Run for Hunger” event to benefit The Food Pantry. The Old Town Newhall Vintage Christmas and Hanukkah celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Main...

McKeon, Kelly to Speak at COC for Civic Engagement Speaker Series
Friday, Oct 30, 2015

[KHTS] – Howard “Buck” McKeon will be speaking at College of the Canyons early November to kick off the college’s Civic Engagement Speaker Series and McKeon Leadership Forum. The Civic Engagement Speaker Series will be held at COC’s University Center room 258 at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday,...

Saugus School Board Slates Hearing on Electoral Districts
Friday, Oct 23, 2015

The Saugus Union School District’s Governing Board will be holding a public hearing to discuss the transition from at-large elections to a by-trustee area election. The meeting aims to give community members the opportunity to comment about proposed trustee voting area plans on Tuesday, Nov. 3,...

ARTree Speaker Series: Bob Hernandez
Thursday, Oct 22, 2015

Join artist and ARTree President Bob Hernandez for a discussion on his projects and arts education. Hernandez will speak about his creative art experience on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library. The artist is one of the guests to join The ARTree’s 2015 Speaker...

P.ink Day Comes to Santa Clarita this Weekend
Wednesday, Oct 7, 2015

Breast cancer survivors will get the opportunity  to get some personal ink on P.ink Day this weekend in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. P.ink Day, or personal ink day, is happening in 13 cities across the United States and is going to be lead by Kari Suarez with Holly Feneht as the artist...

SCV Seniors to Perform Musical Tribute to the Seasons

The Santa Clarita Senior Center is hosting a musical tribute to the seasons on this October to celebrate the four seasons and their impact on life. The Seasons of Life Concert will be performed in the center’s multipurpose room on Thursday, October 15 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will feature...

Next ARTree Speaker: CalArts Prez Steven Lavine

The ARTree Speaker Series is back again at the end of this month and will feature CalArts President, Steven Lavine. On Thursday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library to speak about his leadership role in arts and culture. Lavine has presided over California Institute of the Arts for...

Nurses Needed at Providence Hospitals throughout SoCal
Friday, Oct 2, 2015

With the baby boomer population growing older, the shortage of registered nurses is being felt not only locally but nationally. According to the Department of Consumer Affairs Board of Registered Nursing website, there are currently 433,551 total registered nurses in California. Providence Southern California...

Rodriguez, Head of Hart District Construction Projects, Resigns
Thursday, Sep 10, 2015

Ben Rodriguez, chief operating officer of the William S. Hart Union High School District, has chosen not to renew his contract which was set to expire in June 2016, the district announced Thursday. The Hart School Board accepted Rodriguez’s resignation at its Wednesday might meeting. His departure...

NatGeo Vietnam Film with Local Veteran Up for Emmy (Video)
Wednesday, Jul 22, 2015

The 2-hour documentary featuring a Santa Clarita man who served in one of the last combat infantry companies drafted and trained to fight in Vietnam is up for an Emmy Award. From the National Geographic Channel, “Brothers in War” recounts the harrowing combat experiences of the men of Charlie...

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1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
reburial
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.
Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs
California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.
Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.
Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk
The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season
The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’
Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship
The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.
CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup
Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Annett Davis, the head coach of both the women's volleyball team and the beach volleyball team at The Masters University, has decided to step down as the head coach of the women's indoor volleyball team.
TMU Coach Davis to Focus on Beach Volleyball, Hafner Hired as Indoor Coach
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced Naomi Kim, a senior at West Ranch High School, has earned the Congressional Award’s highest award: The Gold Medal.
West Ranch High’s Naomi Kim Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal
As families prepare to celebrate the holidays, the California Highway Patrol reminds everyone to prioritize safety on the road. To keep travelers safe throughout the busy holiday season, the CHP is initiating the first of two statewide Maximum Enforcement Periods this month to reduce traffic incidents by targeting unsafe driving behaviors and assisting motorists.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Maximum Enforcement, Home for the Holidays, Safety is Best Gift
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that renovations are coming to the Santa Clarita Public Library Valencia Branch. The Valencia Branch will be temporarily closed from Dec. 21 through Jan. 1, for a flooring renovation project.
Dec. 21-Jan. 1: Valencia Branch of Santa Clarita Public Library Closed for Renovation
Matias Castro a graduate of Golden Valley High School, three-time participant in the William S. Hart Union High School District Honor Band and current first-year student at University of Southern California, Thornton School of Music has been named a 2025 YoungArts winner with distinction in Jazz Alto Saxophone, the highest honor of the organization.
Matias Castro, Golden Valley High Grad, Named  2025 YoungArts Winner
There was no gold, frankincense or the anointing oil myrrh, but the hot sausage, pancakes and special gifts offered at the recent “Breakfast with Santa” held in Valencia were treats for dozens of children and their parents. It was a reminder of the meaning of this special holiday season.
Realtors Host Annual Holiday ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in Valencia
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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Yes I Can Unity Through Music & Education, a nonprofit organization that provides career-skills training and employment services to adults with disabilities, presented certificates of recognition to Remo Inc. and Migrate Sound for the commitment to creating career opportunities for neurodiverse talent.
Yes I Can Honors Remo Inc., Migrate Sound
The MAIN and Outpost Media has announced the premiere of The Wolves, 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, thru Sunday, Jan. 26, at the MAIN located at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
The MAIN, Outpost Media Presents The Wolves
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees, which oversees College of the Canyons, swore in recently elected board members, named its new officers, received recognitions for service and set its 2025 meeting schedule at the board’s business and organizational meeting held on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
COC Board of Trustees Swears in New Members
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