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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
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Dec. 9: Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025

The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m., in City Hall’s Mural Room, 1st Floor at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355. On the board’s special meeting agenda there will be several items, including the Economic...

Dec. 4: Parks, Recreation, Community Services Commission Study Session

NOTE: This Study Session has been canceled. The Santa Clarita Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold a study session on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m., in Council Chambers at City Hall. The Commission will get a presentation on year- five progress made on the focus areas within the...

Dec. 12-14: Join Santa Clarita Transit With The Holiday Light Tour
Monday, Dec 1, 2025

Embark on the most festive journey of the year by joining Santa Clarita Transit on the annual Holiday Light Tour. This family-friendly journey showcases some of the most magical and spectacular holiday light displays throughout the city, which you can view comfortably on board a Santa Clarita Transit...

Dec. 8: Call for Entry ‘Pop Culture’ Juried Exhibition Deadline

Calling all creatives and pop culture lovers, there is one week left to submit to the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibit, which ends Monday, Dec. 8. The “Pop Culture” juried exhibition will be on view at the Newhall Community Center from Tuesday, Dec. 16 through March 25, 2026....

Dec. 6: Step Right Up to the 18th Annual Family Literacy Festival

The Santa Clarita Public Library invites families to experience the magic of the circus in a whole new way at the 18th annual Family Literacy Festival. Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Town Newhall Library Branch for a morning filled with imagination, creativity and community...

Wednesday Trail Maintenance Volunteers

The city of Santa Clarita has an interest list for volunteers who want to help clear and maintain trails on Wednesdays at different Open Space properties within the city, including Taylor, Wildwood, Quigley and Towsley canyons, among others. Jess Albrecq, Open Space Administrator, will email schedule,...

Dec. 8: Need for Blood Donors, Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library
Friday, Nov 28, 2025

The holiday season brings increased travel and an increased need for blood donors during this busy time of year. The city of Santa Clarita will host a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library Branch, 18601 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351....

Dec. 2: Planning Commission to Consider Appeal of Self Storage Project

The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 2, at Santa Clarita City Hall and hold two public hearings to consider an appeal of the Lyons Center Self Storage Facility Project and a use permit for auto body repair and painting. The project site is a vacant 26,880 square-foot...

Dec. 12-13: ‘A Nutcracker Fantasy’ at The Cube
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025

Twirl into the magic as a retelling of the Nutcracker will be brought to life with “A Nutcracker Fantasy” on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13 at The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia. The Cube’s Skating Academy will bring the Nutcracker to life at...

Dec. 5: The Cube Kicks off the Holidays with Fifth Annual Holiday Tree Lighting
Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025

Celebrate the season at the City of Santa Clarita’s fifth annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at The Cube Ice and Entertainment Center powered by Valencia by FivePoint. Members of the Santa Clarita City Council will lead the official countdown as they illuminate the...

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1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]
Newhall Tunnel
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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The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees elected Matthew Watson as 2026 board president at the Tuesday, Dec. 16 organizational meeting.
Watson Elected SUSD Board of Trustees President
Los Angeles–based painter Jasimen Phillips is a featured artist in the city of Santa Clarita’s “Pop Culture” exhibition, currently on view at the Newhall Community Center through March 25, 2026.
Phillips Examines Evolving Relationship with Technology in Exhibit
The Gibbon Conservation Center in Saugus is requesting donations, including memberships and gibbon adoption sponsorships to reach a matching goal of $15,000.
Gibbon Center Needs Donations to Meet $15K Match
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees failed to complete its annual organizational vote to elect a new board president during its meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17.
COC Board Fails to Elect New President in Deadlocked Vote
There's no better way to celebrate the season than with toys, treats, and rollercoasters. My annual Foster Youth Holiday Party is one of the most special traditions we do each year
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
The Canyon Theatre Guild’s production of "A Christmas Story," adds shows due to high ticket demand. Shows have been added on Sunday, Dec. 21 and Monday, Dec. 22.
CTG ‘A Christmas Story’ Adds Shows, Dec. 21-22, Due to Demand
The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Pop Culture,” on view at the Newhall Community Center now through March 25, 2026.
City Presents ‘Pop Culture’ Art Exhibit at the Newhall Community Center
This week’s Foothill League matches resulted in the Saugus boys getting a firmer grip on first place, and the Saugus girls slipping into second place. Meanwhile, holiday tournaments are bringing both wins and losses from non-league teams, with more on the way.
Foothill League Soccer: Saugus Boys, Hart Girls Leading
1970 - Snow day in Santa Clarita Valley [photos]
Saugus train station
Do you have a passion for swimming and a desire to make an impact in your community? The city of Santa Clarita is seeking individuals with strong customer service skills and a commitment to community engagement to join its lifeguard team.
Applications Are Open for the Summer 2026 Lifeguard Season
Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.
Dec. 19: No Burn Day Alert Issued for SCV, South Coast Air Basin
U.S. Rep. George Whitesides (D-Aqua Dulce), announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 27th Congressional District: the “MathViz” team led by local Academy of the Canyons student, Gautham Korrapati.
Whitesides Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge SCV Winners
The Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K, set for March 1, in Santa Clarita, is more than a race, it’s a celebration of health, community and giving back. Now through Wednesday, Dec. 24, take $10 OFF race registration with promo code WINTER10 at checkout.
March 1: JCI Santa Clarita Holds Mardi Gras Madness 1K/5K/10K Runs
Theatre Extempore will present the all time classic musical The Fantasticks, 8-10 p.m. Jan. 9-11. 15-18 at The MAIN.
Jan. 9: Premiere of ‘The Fantasticks’ Presented by Theatre Extempore
West Ranch High School senior Braulio Castillo (17) never did any long-distance running before high school, but what he has accomplished in that demanding discipline since taking it up is impressive. And, so far his senior year, it is phenomenal.
West Ranch Runner Going the Distance
Powerlab Studio will hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting 4:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 at 28110 Newhall Ranch Road, Valencia, CA 91355.
Jan 8: Powerlab Studio Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting
B2 Entertainment will have a Cookies With Santa event, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 at 21516 Golden Triangle Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Dec. 21: Cookies With Santa at MB2 Entertainment
The College of the Canyons soccer programs will be hosting 'Friday Night Footy,' small-sided pick-up games, running on Friday evenings Jan. 2 through June 26 at the COC Soccer Facility.
Jan. 2-June 26: Cougars Soccer Programs to Host ‘Friday Night Footy’
College of the Canyons sophomore pitcher Nichole Muro will continue her academic and athletic career at Cumberland University after signing with the Phoenix softball program.
Muro Signs with Cumberland University Softball Program
College of the Canyons men's basketball won its fourth straight contest in an 80-72 affair at Napa Valley College on Monday afternoon, Dec. 15 as freshman Julius Washington led all scorers with 20 points.
Cougars Win Fourth Straight 80-72 at Napa Valley
Canyons women's basketball snapped a five-game losing streak with a 60-44 win over Diablo Valley College during the final day of action at the Napa Valley Storm Surge tournament on Saturday, Dec. 13.
Canyons Finishes Tourney Weekend with 60-44 Win Over Diablo Valley
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