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1955 - U.S. release of "Gunsmoke" TV series, initially filmed at Melody Ranch [story]
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Oct. 12: Hurricane Harbor’s First Ever  ‘Paw Pool-Ooza’
Thursday, Oct 3, 2019

Get ready for a “paw”-some good time. Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will open its gates for an end-of-the-season pool party on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., when canines of all sizes can splash, swim and beat the heat with their human families. Play areas include Castaway...

Oct. 18: Big Band Swing Concert at PAC

The College of the Canyons music department and the award-winning COC Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab Bands will present their opening season concert “Big Band Swing” on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC). The ensembles will share the stage with dynamic vocalist, Katherine...

Oct. 5-6: Book Sale Extravaganza at Hart Park
Wednesday, Oct 2, 2019

The Friends of Hart Park invite the public to join in a gigantic book sale extravaganza at William S. Hart Park in Newhall during the 26th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6. A wide range of books for readers and collectors will be available. Most will be priced at 50...

October at The Main: Halloween Festivities and More

The temperatures may be cooling down, but the shows and Halloween festivities are heating up this October at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall. Tickets are on sale now for a variety of film, theatre, comedy and music shows. Adult beverages will also be available for purchase at select shows, in addition...

Thursdays at Newhall Closes 2019 Outdoor Schedule with October Events
Tuesday, Oct 1, 2019

Now is your last chance to dance, laugh and party the night away in Old Town Newhall as the Thursdays@Newhall series closes its 2019 schedule. Featured events in October include the monthly 10 by 10 variety show, Caribbean dancing lessons, a “Halloween Haunt” SENSES Block party and more – all for...

Now Shooting in SCV: Movies, TV Shows, Spots
Monday, Sep 30, 2019

The city of Santa Clarita has released the list of movies, TV shows and commercials being filmed in the Santa Clarita Valley the week of September 30-October 6, 2019: · “Party of Five” – Television Show · “Good Trouble” – Television Show · “68 Whiskey” – Television Show · “Better...

City Responds to Old Town Newhall Concerns Over Filming, Parking

The city of Santa Clarita is considering a filming moratorium in Old Town Newhall on Fridays and Saturdays after businesses in the area raised concerns over parking due to filming activity on those days. Filming on Fridays has been a rarity until recently, at least three businesses on Main Street observed. On...

Oct. 2: Saugus, West Ranch High School Bands Come Together for Concert
Thursday, Sep 26, 2019

The Saugus and West Ranch High School Jazz Bands will come together for a concert benefiting each school’s band programs. Jazz at the Forum will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Saugus Forum, featuring the Saugus Jazz Ensemble, Salsa Band, and West Ranch Jazz Band. Tickets are...

Oct. 21: Anette Power’s Oil Painting Demo at Barnes & Noble

Anette Power’s oil demo will be held at the Monday, Oct. 21, meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). This event is free, open to the public and meets at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, which is located at 23630 Valencia Blvd. “I find myself drawn to subject matters with light...

Red Rock Canyon Fall Interpretive Programs Underway
Wednesday, Sep 25, 2019

Red Rock Canyon State Park has set its schedule of Saturday interpretive programs for fall 2019. Red Rock Canyon State Park’s visitor center is currently open Fridays and Sundays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The modern visitor center features colorful displays...

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1955 - U.S. release of "Gunsmoke" TV series, initially filmed at Melody Ranch [story]
James Arness
The Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts and Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a day of storytelling and creativity with Saturday's Kids, Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Sept. 21: Saturday’s Kids at Newhall Family Theatre
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue in a resident in the city of Baldwin Park, who has no history of travel to areas where dengue is endemic.
LA Public Health Confirms Case of Locally Acquired Dengue
The Castaic Union School District is seeking four new members for its Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee.
Castaic Union Recruiting for Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee
In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage.
Red Cross Announces Critical Need Fall Blood Donations
Board & Brush will host a Vampire Ball Murder Mystery Workshop Friday, Sept. 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 24417 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Sept. 13: Vampire Ball Murder Mystery Workshop
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting and Adjusted Budget Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will hold a closed session following the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 11: COC Board to Hold Business Meeting, Adjusted Budget Workshop
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 9 to Friday, Sept. 13.
Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 12: Arts Commission to Review 2025 Arts Grant Program
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence experienced significant growth over the summer as Santa Clarita’s foster youth sought assistance with returning to school or entering college for the first time.
Sept. 24: FYI Seeks Volunteer Allies for Foster Youth
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning with closed session at 6 p.m., followed by open session at 7 p.m.
Sept. 11: Hart Board to Appoint Assistant Principal, Director of Fiscal Services
1945 - Bonelli Stadium (Saugus Speedway) holds first postwar auto race on the West Coast; Billy Vukovich wins [story]
Bonelli Stadium
The Saugus Union School District has received recognition for all of its school campuses from California Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
All SUSD Schools Earn PBIS Recognition
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance have announced the honorees for the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
Hernandez, Acevedo, Orozco Named Honorees of Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10, beginning with a closed meeting at 4:30 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.
Sept. 10: City Council to Discuss Orchard Village Road, Open Space
A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Trevor James Kirk, of Santa Clarita, a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy alleging that he used excessive force when he assaulted and pepper-sprayed a woman during a shoplifting investigation outside a WinCo Foods in Lancaster last year.
LASD Deputy Charged with Federal Civil Rights Violation
California State Park’s Antelope Valley Indian Museum State Historic Park invites the public to an art showcase on Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 14: Antelope Valley Indian Museum Hosts Artist Nadia Reed
1946 - Dedication of newly constructed William S. Hart High School [story]
dedication
1933 - Birth of the late John Fuller, local banker, co-founder of Henry Mayo Hospital, and VP of CalArts [obituary]
John Fuller
Caltrans announced northbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to two lanes from Lake Hughes Road to two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic overnights Monday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 13 from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Sept. 9-13: Overnight Lane Closures Resume for NB I-5
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has announced that Saugus Union School District had 15 schools among the 879 schools nationwide to be awarded and named America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
SUSD has 15 Schools on America’s Healthiest Schools List
On Sunday, Oct. 13, Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra opens the 2024-2025 season with “Young Stars and Old Masters” at the Canyon High School Performing Arts Center.
Oct. 13: Young Musicians to Kick off SCSO Season
The National Weather Service, which early this week warned of the intense heat wave from San Luis Obispo County all the way down to San Diego County, has announced the excessive heat warning will last in the Santa Clarita Valley until 8 p.m. Monday.
National Weather Service Extends Excessive Heat Warning Thru Monday
The Saugus High School Instrumental Music and Booster Club's "All Valley Showcase", sponsored by Scriptz will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. at Valencia High School, 27801 Dickason Drive, Valencia, CA 91355.
Sept. 21: Saugus High’s Instrumental Music Club Hosts ‘All Valley Showcase’
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