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1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]

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Upcoming Santa Clarita Art Exhibits to Visit

Wednesday, Oct 25, 2023

Santa Clarita is hosting several art exhibits across the valley lasting into next year for the public to visit. Dead Inside Series by Natalie Reyne On view: Oct. 13, 2023 to Feb. 23, 2024 Location: Valencia Public Library, 23743 West Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Description: Born in Belarus...

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Nov. 20: Plein Air Oil Demo with SCAA

Join Santa Clarita Artists Association for a demo by Chuck Kovacic, a plein air painter skilled in oil. The demo will take place on Nov. 20 at for a monthly meeting free to the public from 6:30-8:30pm at 28201 Northpark Drive. After acquiring a BFA in graphic design with a minor in painting from the...

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Nov.19: GO Jazz Big Band to Celebrate a Century of Disney Magic

Santa Clarita-based GO Jazz Big Band, a local ensemble of top jazz musicians, invites you to step into a world where the magic of Disney meets the timeless allure of jazz. Join the GO Jazz Big Band for a musical journey as the band commemorates A Century of Disney Magic through the rhythms and improvisational...

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Oct. 27-31: Bar Harbor Scares Home Haunt

Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023

Featured in The Signal, SoCal Haunt List and Fright Maps this Santa Clarita home haunt is kids/family friendly. Graveyard, spiders, webs, cauldrons, scarecrow, ghoul, skeleton. Lightning, sfx, fog and mist. Pop-up animatronics. Walk through from pathway ending on the patio of the house. Open Friday,...

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Nov. 5: Sierra Hillbillies Host Happy Veterans Day Dance

The Sierra Hillbillies Social Square Dance Club will host a dance in honor of veterans on Sunday Nov. 5. Guests will dance to caller Paul Waters and round dance cuer Cindy Mower. The Happy Veterans Day Dance will be held at the Valencia United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 25718 McBean Parkway in...

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Dec. 2: Pocock Brewing Eighth Beer Fest Benefits Education Foundations

The Pocock Brewing Eighth Anniversary Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 24907 Avenue Tibbitts, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. The festival will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. with special VIP access starting at noon. This hop-tastic celebration at Pocock Brewing Company offers craft beers,...

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Oct. 28: Summer Breeze Concert Series Features Terrell Edwards

Friday, Oct 20, 2023

The summer season is coming to an end, but on Saturday, Oct. 28, the Summer Breeze Concert Series is saying “Hello Fall” with the music of Terrell Edwards and his band. The final event in this year’s Summer Breeze Concert Series is set for 4 p.m. Oct. 28, outdoors at 25101 The Old Road in Stevenson...

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Oct. 20-21: Hart Show Choir Fall Concert, Hart on Broadway

Monday, Oct 16, 2023

The William S. Hart High School Show Choir will present its fall concert, Hart on Broadway, on Friday, Oct, 20 and Saturday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. on both nights. This year’s performance features sets from “Kinky Boots,” “Beetlejuice,” “Enchanted,” “High School...

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Nov. 6-10: CalArts AIR23 Artist in Residence Week

Friday, Oct 13, 2023

The Herb Alpert School of Music at California Institute of the Arts presents the second annual Artist in Residence Week, AIR23, from Monday, Nov. 6, to Friday, Nov. 10. AIR23 features five days of concerts, in-studio and live ensemble collaborations between residents and students, on-campus panel discussions,...

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Nov. 4: Yes I Can to Host Good Karma Music & Arts Festival

Tickets are now available for the Good Karma Music & Arts Festival, a daylong event scheduled Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Santa Clarita Skate Park and Field, 20840 Centre Point Parkway, Santa Clarita, CA 91350. Doors open at noon for the festival, created by the nonprofit Yes I Can Unity Through...

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Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fasting Growing in U.S. The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation reports six SCV employers: Packform, HVA CEYLON, Simpson Labs, Scenario Communications, TLK Fusion and Vance Wealth, have been recognized as among the fastest-growing companies in the United States.	Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Sept. 3, with closed session beginning at 5:30 p.m., followed immediately by public session at 6:30 p.m.	Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage The William S. Hart Regiment of Hart High School will host the biggest premier band event in the Santa Clarita Valley, the 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage on Saturday, Oct. 26.	Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation Assembly Bill 2316 (Gabriel) that prohibits the use of six food dyes currently used in school meals has been passed by the California State Legislature.	Today in SCV History (Sept. 1) 1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]	Today in SCV History (Aug. 31) 2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip College of the Canyons Women's Soccer won its second match in as many outings, this time posting a 4-1 road win at San Diego Mesa College.	Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position The city of Santa Clarita encourages interested and qualified residents to apply for an unscheduled vacancy position on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission. The unexpired term ends Dec. 31, 2026.	Mike West \| A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner As August comes to a close and the school year starts for all student athletes in the Southern Section, I want to officially welcome everyone back as we begin the 2024-2025 school year. This school year will be significant for a variety of reasons	Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.	LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk missing person last seen in Canyon Country.	Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project Metro has a plan to enhance safety and improve mobility in the SR-14 Antelope Valley Freeway corridor, which is a lifeline route in North Los Angeles County.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener College of the Canyons cross country began its season in successful fashion, with the women's team taking first and then men's squad running third at the season opening San Diego Cross Country Kickoff.	Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.	Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) announced his bill to expand access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services has successfully passed both the Senate and Assembly and is now headed to the governor for approval.	This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.	Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers	SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.	Today in SCV History (Aug. 30) 2009 - L.A. County Fire Capt. Ted Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist Arnie Quinones, 34, are killed in the line of duty on Day 4 of the Station Fire [story]	2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80 Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.	Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group The United States Attorney's Office, Central District of California has announced that law enforcement arrested six defendants on Wednesday, Aug. 28, that a federal grand jury charged in a 46-count indictment alleging a Canyon Country couple facilitated a crime tourism group, then laundered millions of dollars in illicit proceeds.	Jason Gibbs \| Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.	Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors College of the Canyons opened the 2024 campaign by competing in the annual Chuck Melendez Invitational held at Olivas Links Golf Course on Monday, with COC freshman Sahya Kitabatake earning medalist honors with an even par round.