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1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
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Public Health Alerts Parents to Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Powdered Formula
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is alerting parents and caregivers about an ongoing multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Parents and caregivers should stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. Do not use recalled infant...

Public Health Alerts Community of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A
Friday, Nov 7, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a report of hepatitis A virus infection in an employee of Tam O’Shanter Restaurant at 2980 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039. No additional cases have been identified and the investigation is ongoing. Because the employee...

Celebrate Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
Wednesday, Nov 5, 2025

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control celebrates Animal Shelter Appreciation Week from Nov. 3–7, 2025. The week is a time to recognize and honor the staff and volunteers at the seven animal care centers who worked tirelessly to care for nearly 33,000 animals this year. This week-long...

SCV is County Leader in Rabid Bats

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging people to stay alert after confirming 61 rabid bats so far in 2025, the second-highest total ever recorded in LA County. Only 2021 saw more, with 68 rabid bats confirmed. While rabid bat detections can vary from year-to-year, this increase...

Nov. 12: Community Meeting I-5 North County Enhancement Project
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025

Santa Clarita Valley residents are invited to attend a virtual community meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12 to learn about upcoming construction activities along the I-5 freeway. All Santa Clarita Valley and North Los Angeles County residents, business owners and commuters are invited to attend a project...

County DPSS Goes Green in Support of Military Veterans

In honor of Operation Green Light for Veterans, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services is joining hundreds of counties across the nation in lighting government buildings green from Nov. 4-11. This symbolic gesture represents the ongoing commitment of DPSS and other local agencies...

Nov. 4: Statewide Special Election, Don’t Forget to Vote
Monday, Nov 3, 2025

The statewide special election is Tuesday, Nov. 4, so now is the time to make sure your vote counts. Find a Vote Center https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc?culture=en. Find a ballot drop box https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vbm?culture=en. Track your mail-in ballot https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/.

Nov. 4: No Burn Day Declared for SCV by South Coast AQMD

The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Tuesday, Nov. 4 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley as well as Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties....

Nov.10-14: Caltrans Announces I-405 Lane Reductions in Sepulveda Pass

Caltrans has announced overnight lane reductions from Nov. 10-14 along Interstate 405 through the Sepulveda Pass for median barrier work. The work will start after 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 and will end by 6 a.m. each morning until Friday, Nov. 14. No work is planned from 12:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 10...

SCV Homeowners Advised to Prevent Mosquito Breeding Grounds

As fall arrives, cooler weather and seasonal rains bring new challenges for keeping mosquitoes away. Greater LA Vector Control advises that rain barrels, roof gutters and outdoor drains are especially vulnerable this time of year as they fill with standing water, fallen leaves and debris. These conditions...

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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
Chloe Auble scored a career-high 40 points and Allie Miller came a rebound away from her first career triple-double as The Master's University Women's Basketball team defeated the Bethesda Lion Angels 125-24 in the MacArthur Center.
Lady Mustangs Break Scoring Records in Win
Vallarta Food Enterprises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has been ordered by a federal court to comply with subpoenas relating to charges of employment discrimination.
Federal Court Orders Vallarta to Comply with EEOC Subpoenas
Burrtec Waste Industries has partnered with the city of Santa Clarita to establish three convenient locations for residents to recycle real holiday trees this season.
Dec. 26-Jan. 10: Recycle Trees, Wreaths at City Drop-Off Locations
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Wednesday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary.
NORAD Santa Tracker Celebrates 70th Anniversary
1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Old Newhall Jail
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Dec. 22: Burn Ban Day for SCV, Rains Start Dec. 23
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
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