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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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May 31: Parents Night Out Event at the Cube
Thursday, May 29, 2025

The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia, will host a Parents Night Out event, 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 31. The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center, Powered by FivePoint Valencia is located at 27745 Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355. Drop off the kids, ages 6–13 for...

Kick-off Summer with Santa Clarita Summer Events
Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Summer in Santa Clarita is one of the best times of year to soak up the sunshine and experience the city’s vibrant summer events. Whether a music lover, a foodie, or just looking for a summer adventure, all are sure to have a blast and make some memories. The city has put together a list of events...

June 14: Community Hike at McHaddad Trailhead
Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Join the city of Santa Clarita Outdoor Recreation for a free Community Hike on Saturday, June 14, 7 p.m. at McHaddad Trailhead, located on the Old Road. Location will be on the Old Road, just north of freeway split. This is a guided hike at sunset that includes a beginner’s line dancing lesson...

June 17: Pioneer Oil Refinery Park Ribbon Cutting

The SCV’s historic Pioneer Oil Refinery Park will have it’s ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 17 at 9:30 a.m. The location is 22030 Pioneer Way in Newhall, at the corner of Needham Ranch Parkway and Pioneer Way. This new park will offer residents and visitors an interactive experience...

Find Alternative Fueling Stations in Santa Clarita

As more and more people drive alternative fuel vehicles, the city of Santa Clarita wants to ensure they have the most up to date information on where to fuel and charge locally. The Green Santa Clarita website has that information. Visit Where to Fuel and Charge.   CNG There is a compressed...

June 3: Planning Commission Regular Meeting Canceled

The City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission Regular Meeting scheduled for June 3 has been canceled. No reason has been given at this time. You can view the notice at Cancellation. The next Planning Commission Regular Meeting is scheduled for June 17. For the schedule of upcoming meetings visit Meetings.

May 31: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Friday, May 23, 2025

Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and plant growth from the existing Shadow Glen and Uncle Remi Trails in the SCV on Saturday, May 31. Ages: 15 YO & Up (Volunteers 17 YO and younger must be accompanied by a parent who is also registered to volunteer.) Location: Golden Valley Ranch Open...

May 27: City Council to Consider Request to Increase Garbage Fees

The Santa Clarita City Council will meet in open session on Tuesday, May 27, at City Hall to consider a request from Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. to adjust residential garbage pickup rates by 14 to 25 percent. Due to the closure of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill, Burrtec Waste Industries Inc. must transport...

May 31: Summer Fun Returns with Santa Clarita Transit’s Beach Bus
Thursday, May 22, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita has announced the return of Santa Clarita Transit’s popular Beach Bus service, offering convenient transportation to Ventura Harbor on Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, May 31 through Sunday, August 31. The Beach Bus provides residents and visitors a stress-free and relaxing...

May 20: Shape the Future of the Arts at the 2035 Arts Plan Town Hall
Monday, May 19, 2025

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to help shape the next decade of arts in the community. The Santa Clarita Arts Commission is currently developing the 2035 Arts Plan: Vision and Development, a 10-year strategic roadmap to support and expand the arts in Santa Clarita, and everyones voice is...

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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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