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1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
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LASD, Coroner Investigating Human Skull, Remains Found in Newhall
Monday, Dec 10, 2018

Law enforcement and Coroner’s officials discovered more human remains Saturday morning in the Santa Clara River bed in Newhall, near where a human skull was discovered Wednesday. “Investigators are now trying to determine whether the remains are separate or related,” Sarah Ardalani,...

Dec. 11: Supes May OK Centennial at Tejon Ranch Development
Friday, Dec 7, 2018

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hear comments from the public about the proposed Centennial Specific Plan Project at their next meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 11, starting at 9:30 a.m. Following public comments, the Supervisors are expected to certify the Centennial Plan’s Final Environmental...

LA County Registrar Updates Ballot Tally, Certifies Nov. 6 Election Results
Friday, Nov 30, 2018

Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced the certified election results for the Nov. 6 General Election on Friday afternoon. A total of 3,023,417 ballots were processed and counted, with 58.14 percent of eligible voters casting ballots in LA County. On Tuesday, Dec....

SCV’s Evans, Bonfiglio Key Players on InSight Mars Lander Teams
Thursday, Nov 29, 2018

Mars has just received its newest robotic resident, with a little help from two Canyon Country residents, Scott Evans and Gene Bonfiglio, among the key Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineers guiding NASA’s InSight lander safely to the Red Planet’s surface on Monday. NASA’s Interior Exploration...

Smith Adds to Lead Over Acosta in Bid for 38th Assembly Seat
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2018

Democratic challenger Christy Smith has added slightly to her lead over Republican incumbent Dante Acosta in the contest for California’s 38th Assembly District, and is ahead by 5,376 votes as of Wednesday. The latest count of mail-in and provisional ballots for the Nov. 6 general election reported...

Firefighters Roll to Reported Commercial Fire in Valencia

Los Angeles County Firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire in a commercial building in the Valencia Industrial Center early Wednesday afternoon. “The call came in at 12:46 p.m. and units were on scene at 12:56,” said Marvin Lim, LA County Fire spokesman. There were preliminary reports...

Fire Singes Brush Near Bouquet Junction

Firefighters doused a small brush fire in the Santa Clara River wash near the intersection of Valencia Boulevard and Bouquet Canyon Road, Bouquet Junction, late Tuesday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Department dispatchers received a report of a small fire “creeping up the riverbed at 4:06...

Smith Lead Over Acosta Grows in 38th Assembly District Race
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2018

In the race for California’s 38th Assembly District, Democratic challenger Christy Smith is now ahead by 5,164 votes over Republican incumbent Dante Acosta, according to officials’ latest tally of mail-in and provisional ballots for the Nov. 6 general election reported Tuesday afternoon. The...

McDonnell Concedes to Villanueva in LA County Sheriff’s Race
Monday, Nov 26, 2018

Incumbent Los Angeles County Sheriff Jim McDonnell conceded defeat late Monday afternoon as his challenger, retired Sheriff’s Lt. Alex Villanueva, pulled ahead by 125,878 in the ongoing ballot count for the Nov. 6 General Election. “Today, I contacted Alex Villanueva to offer my best wishes...

Amgen Tour of California May Return to Santa Clarita in 2019

The Amgen Tour of California cycle race, which included Santa Clarita as a host city for 13 stages since it began in 2006 but skipped the city in 2018, will apparently return to the SCV in May 2019. Tour of California owner-presenter AEG representatives and members of the Santa Clarita City Council are...

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The monthly meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association on Monday, Aug. 19 will feature an artist demonstration by Derek Harrison. He will be conducting a portrait painting using a live model.
Aug. 19: SCAA Features Artist Demo by Derek Harrison
Burrtec Waste is hosting a free document shredding and textile drop-off event for city of Santa Clarita residents only on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. through noon at the Via Princessa Metrolink Station, 19201 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Aug. 10: Santa Clarita Document Shredding, Textile Drop-off Event
The city of Santa Clarita will soon begin construction work on the annual 2024 -2025 Road Rehab Program, which uses slurry seal and overlay road treatments to improve city roadways.
Santa Clarita to Begin Annual Road Rehab
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) registration for the 2024 fall program in the Santa Clarita Valley is now open.
Youth Volleyball Registration in SCV Now Open
The Valencia Library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355 will host Craig Newton for an interactive musical program, Wednesday, July 10 at 4 p.m. and another program at 4:30 p.m.
July 10: Craig Newton’s Interactive Musical Program
Patti Negri, renowned for her psychic abilities, will host “Hot Summer Seance,” at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Friday, Aug. 2 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 2: ‘Hot Summer Séance’ with Patti Negri at The MAIN
The Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Committee has announced the trophy award winners for the 2024 SCV Fourth of July Parade.
SCV Fourth of July Parade Trophy Winners
The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, recently issued a ruling that will increase the city of Santa Clarita's authority to enforce public camping ordinances that dictate where homeless people can camp and sleep.
SCOTUS Restores Local Authority to Enforce Camping Regulations
A night of nothing but military-related stories in music with a dash of micro-fiction/prose poetry by Robert Morgan Fisher will be at the MAIN, 24266 Main Street., Newhall, CA 91321 Thursday, Aug. 1 from 8-10 p.m.
Aug. 1: A Night of Narrative Jokin’ Folkin’ Funny Story Songs at The MAIN
With wildfire smoke and reduced air quality affecting many California communities, the California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to take steps to protect themselves from air pollutants.
CDPH Urges Californians to Avoid Wildfire Smoke
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an update for the excessive heat warning and advisory as high temperatures have been forecast for Los Angeles County.
Excessive Heat Warning, Advisory Updated by County Health
Visit the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 on Tuesday, July 9 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to create beautiful artwork from melting old crayons.
July 9: Crayon Melting at Canyon Country Library
The Sierra Hillbillies Square and Round Dance Club is hosting and Black and White Masquerade square dance 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, July 7.
July 7: Sierra Hillbillies Host ‘Masquerade’ Square Dance
Growing up in the 1980s, I have many fond memories of spending time with friends at the Skate-N-Place on Soledad Canyon Road.
Cameron Smyth | The Rink is Rolling Along
1914 - Rev. Wolcott H. Evans, the future "pastor of the disaster," named pastor of Newhall's First Presbyterian Church [story]
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The Canyon Theatre Guild will present Santa Clarita Regional Theatre's production of "Disney's The Little Mermaid" at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
July 20-Aug. 11: ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’ at Performing Arts Center
The 92nd annual Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade attracted thousands to the streets of Old Town Newhall to cheer more than 100 parade entries representing politicians, scout troops, businesses, nonprofits, fraternal organizations and others.
SCV Parade Marches Through Old Town Newhall
The Santa Clarita City Council is scheduled to discuss the transfer of William S. Hart Park to Los Angeles County at the Council's regular meeting Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m.
City to Discuss Hart Park Transfer from L.A. County
"Shrek Jr. The Musical," presented by Canyon Theatre Guild’s STARS program, will perform weekends from July 6 to July 14.
‘Shrek Jr. The Musical’ Coming to Canyon Theatre Guild
The history of the United States of America Flag was shared by Santa Clarita Elks Lodge 2379 officers at their annual Flag Day Ceremony, which was held June 14.
Elks Lodge Honors American Flag at Annual Ceremony
1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
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