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1938 - Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic (later called Pitchess Detention Center) [story]
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Brush Fire in Newhall Pass Jams Rush-Hour Traffic
Friday, Jul 17, 2015

A brush fire in the Newhall Pass wreaked havoc on rush-hour traffic Friday afternoon. The blaze broke out shortly before 4 p.m. near the Sierra Highway on-ramp to the 14 Freeway and quickly consumed 3 to 4 acres of brush. The truck lanes were closed, as was the entire 14 Freeway for a short time as...

Pavley Bill to Protect Abuse Victims is Now Law
Monday, Jul 6, 2015

Gov. Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 307 into law Monday, giving judges the flexibility to protect victims of domestic violence and rape. The bill by state Sen. Fran Pavley, D-Agoura Hills, closes a loophole in the law by allowing judges to issue protective orders when sentencing a defendant to supervised...

Fundraiser to Benefit Little Dog with Big Personality
Friday, Jun 26, 2015

The Brittany Foundation has invited the community to participate in a fundraiser to benefit a miniature pinscher that has some serious health problems but a big personality. Lilly, a 3-year-old min-pin, has two bad knees and needs surgery that will cost upwards of $1,800 per knee. “Lilly is very...

July 9 Patriots Luncheon to Honor Veterans for Service
Thursday, Jun 18, 2015

The annual Patriots Luncheon hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday, July 9, at the Hyatt Valencia Hotel. The luncheon honors military veterans from the Santa Clarita Valley, many of whom have continued to serve their community after leaving the service. Among this...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Wednesday, Apr 8, 2015

The City of Santa Clarita, Agua Dulce, Acton and San Fernando have called an emergency community meeting to discuss the high speed rail project. A plan to build 4,000 homes in the Northlake Community was approved in 1992 but still has not been completed. Assemblyman Scott Wilk recently asked for the...

SCVi Charter School to Host Annual Art Festival

By Tamara Sosa SCVi Charter School is hosting the 6th annual Express’tival art festival at their campus in Castaic on April 24. The student-led event will showcase student art and allow guests to enjoy live entertainment, dance performances and interactive activities for all ages from 1 p.m. to 7:30...

Barnes and Noble To Host Local Author at Special Event

A local priest will host a book signing at Barnes and Noble in Valencia on Friday, April 10 to discuss an incredible true story. Father Norm Supancheck of Bishop Alemany High School, teamed up with journalist, Marcus Brotherton, to write his memoir titled “When Love Calls: A Memoir of Great Devotion”. Beginning...

Hyatt Regency Valencia Participates In Annual Teddy Bear Drive
Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015

By Tamara Sosa Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is partnering with the Hyatt Regency Valencia as they host the annual Donate A Bear Drive this month. The drive gives every child that comes into the emergency room at the hospital a teddy bear. The event has taken place for the last few years as an opportunity...

Kelso Succeeds Perez as Manager of SCVTV
Monday, Apr 6, 2015

SCVTV announced this week the hiring of a new production manager, Kristofer Kelso, who will be taking the reins of Santa Clarita’s only local television station this month. Kelso will succeed Megan Perez, who has held the top SCVTV staff position since the TV station came under nonprofit management...

Golden Valley Hires New Varsity Basketball Coach
Thursday, Apr 2, 2015

By Tamara Sosa   Golden Valley High School announced the hiring of a new Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach on Wednesday. Larry Keys will be replacing former Golden Valley Grizzlies coach, Dan Alon as the new head coach of the Varsity Boys Basketball Team. “I’m really excited about this opportunity....

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1938 - Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic (later called Pitchess Detention Center) [story]
Wayside
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4, at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Explore ‘Let Go’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center
College of the Canyons celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement program on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with an event held in the Aliso Hall courtyard.
MESA Celebrates 25 Years of Student Success at COC
Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to honor its outstanding achievement in health education; all 15 SUSD district schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Kaiser Presents $10,000 Community Health Grant to SUSD
JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a beloved community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
JCI Santa Clarita Seeks Volunteers for Annual Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive
"Fatherless No More" is a new faith-based documentary that has been officially accepted for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run at the Laemmle Theater in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 5-11: ‘Fatherless No More’ Begins Oscar Campaign at Laemmle
The Master's University will present "Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing" on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in The Master’s University Music Recital Hall on the college campus is Placerita Canyon.
Dec. 6: ‘Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing!’
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.
Dec. 10: Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting
College of the Canyons cross country had a combined 10 student-athletes earn All-Western State Conference honors for the 2025 season, with all seven members of the women's team earning recognition.
Canyons Cross Country Teams Combine for 10 All-WSC Selections
College of the Canyons had eight players earn Southern California Football Association (SCFA) All-League awards, with three players recognized as First-Team selections.
Canyons Football Sees Eight Earn SCFA All-League Recognition
College of the Canyons women's volleyball was recognized with six players named to the all-conference team, with freshman Katelyn Nelson and sophomore Morgan Dumlao both taking home All-Western State Conference, South Division First-Team awards.
Canyons Features Six Players on All-Conference Squad
College of the Canyons women's soccer capped its conference championship season by seeing 12 players earn all-conference honors, headlined by sophomore forward Bailey Williamson, who was named the Western State Conference, South Division Offensive Player of the Year.
Williamson Named Offensive Player of the Year to Headline Cougars’ All-WSC Class
1962- Actress and future Soledad Canyon big-cat rescuer Tippi Hedren, "Hitchcock's New Grace Kelly," makes cover of Look magazine for upcoming thriller, "The Birds" [story]
Tippi Hedren
Nearly 1000 kids are looking for their Christmas toys through Northeast Valley Health Center's Holiday Toy Drive. 
Give a Gift with Northeast Valley Health Center’s Holiday Toy Drive
As we wrap up this incredible year with JCI Santa Clarita, my heart is truly overflowing with gratitude. This chapter has shown up in such wonderful ways, and I’m so proud of everything we’ve created together.
Brittany Barlrog | Wrapping up 2025 for JCI
Volunteers in the Santa Clarita Valley will be hosting a Toys for Tots toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 6, noon-2 p.m. at 5 Below in Stevenson Ranch.
Dec. 6: Toys for Tots Santa Clarita Toy Drive
Join the Valley Industry Association as they welcome the 2026 board of Directors on Dec. 19, from 11:45 a.m to 1:30 p.m.
Dec. 19: Join VIA for the Installation of the 2026 Board of Directors
The Santa Clarita International Film Festival has announced that Casas De Arte, a national touring art gallery based in Houston, Texas, will present a curated selection of exclusive artwork from international artists at this year’s festival.
Dec.11-14: Casas De Arte Brings Global Art Collection to SCIFF
Since the COVID-19 pandemic first upended our lives in 2020, the concept of the hybrid workspace has evolved.
CSUN Study Looks Towards the Future of the Hybrid Workspace
As California continues to see increased safety on its roadways, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state’s continued commitment to new and innovative investments in transportation safety, education and enforcement programs.
California Awards $140M in Road Safety Projects
The small shells found by researchers that include California State University, Northridge anthropologist Hélène Rougier at La Roche-à-Pierrot, a prehistoric archaeological site in Saint-Césaire, France, date back more than 42,000 years, providing evidence of the oldest workshops for the manufacture of shell ornaments in that area.
CSUN Prof’s Work Leads to Discovery of Oldest Shell Ornament Workshop in Western Europe
California Credit Union announced today that it has been named a Culture Innovator in the 2025 Best Culture Awards presented by Kudos®, a leading employee recognition, rewards and workplace culture platform.
California Credit Union Recognized as a 2025 Culture Innovator by Kudos
The California Department of Motor Vehicles announces the release of revised proposed regulations that would allow autonomous vehicle companies to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty technology on California roads and new requirements for light-duty autonomous vehicles.
DMV Opens 15-Day Public Comment for Autonomous Heavy, Light-Duty Vehicles
1887 - Prohibitionist Henry Needham purchases land in Newhall, attempts to establish "dry" colony [story]
H.C. Needham
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