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1964 - Fire fighters mop up after blaze in Bouquet Canyon that destroyed world's largest live oak tree [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
New Bossert Book Spotlights Mid-Century Disney Studio Furniture
Wednesday, Dec 26, 2018

Behind every great animator there is a great desk, or so it goes, according to award-winning Disney artist, author and CalArts trustee David A. Bossert in his new book “Kem Weber: Mid-Century Furniture Designs for the Disney Studios.” Weber, a mid-century architect famed for his Airline armchair,...

Jan. 25-31: CalArtians Featured at 2019 Slamdance Festival

The annual Slamdance Film Festival returns to Park City, Utah, from Jan. 25-31, 2019. With world premieres and a heavy focus on new and emerging artists, the festival serves as a showcase curated by filmmakers for filmmakers. This year, a number of CalArtians are represented throughout the festival program. In...

Jan. 11: Santa Clarita Artists Association Grand Re-Opening
Tuesday, Dec 25, 2018

Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA) has announced a grand re-opening on Jan. 11, with a reception from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at 22508 6th St. Old Town Newhall. The exhibit entitled Fresh Perspectives runs until Feb. 24; showcases the artists and their newest artwork. The reception is free to...

Santa Clarita Encore Chorale Announces its 2019 Spring Semester Schedule

The Santa Clarita Encore Chorale invites adults 55 years and older to join the Spring 2019 semester. If you’re looking to make music and have fun, plus exercise mental and physical muscles, nothing beats a choir. Spring repertoire is a fun mix of “Oldies but Goodies” with songs by Beatles,...

Santa Clarita Artists Association Installs 2019 Board Members
Monday, Dec 24, 2018

The Santa Clarita Artists Association inducted its 2019 Executive Board at the non-profit organization’s year-end holiday party in Newhall on Dec. 17. Formally installed were Charlotte Mullich (President), David Veal (Vice President), Sandy Fisher (Treasurer) and Jeanne Iler (Recording Secretary)....

Dec. 31-Jan. 21: Academy to Present ‘Oscars Spotlight: Documentary Feature Shortlist’
Friday, Dec 21, 2018

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, led by its Future of Film Committee, will present “Oscars Spotlight: Documentary Feature Shortlist,” a new theatrical program showcasing the 15 shortlisted documentary feature films in contention for the 91st Oscars. The films will screen in theaters...

LA Sparks President Named Academy’s New COO
Thursday, Dec 20, 2018

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has named Christine Simmons to the position of Chief Operating Officer, it was announced Tuesday by Academy CEO Dawn Hudson. Simmons, president and COO of the Los Angeles Sparks, will assume her new role in January, reporting directly to Hudson. Simmons...

Feb. 8: Artist’s Reception for Charlotte Mullich

The public is invited to an artist’s reception at the Canyon Theatre Guild, 24242 Main Street, Newhall, on Friday Feb. 8, 2019, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. as award-winning local artist and art instructor, Charlotte Mullich presents a one-woman show from Jan. 25 – Feb. 24. The exhibit titled...

County Launches Parks After Dark Winter Season Program

For the first time, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation will hold its Parks After Dark (PAD) winter season beginning Thursday, Dec. 20 through Jan. 5, at 33 county parks – including Val Verde Community Regional Park – with free programs and holiday-themed events for...

Dec. 22: ‘Wali Dad, the Grasscutter’ Free Children’s Performance
Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival will hold a special production of a holiday story of generosity, “Wali Dad, the Grasscutter.” Wali Dad, the Grasscutter, has toured local schools throughout Santa Clarita Valley, reaching nearly 10,000 students this fall. This production is supported...

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The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting community meetings this month at 67 parks and nature center locations, including Castaic Sports Complex and Placerita Canyon Nature Center in the month of September.
L.A. County Parks Invites Public to SCV Community Meetings
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 for paving work.
Sept. 16-20: SB I-5 Lane Closures Continue in Castaic Area
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17: Planning Commission Continues Hearing on Speedway Property
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Van Oss as the new Director of Fiscal Services and Mark Overdevest as the new assistant principal at Valencia High School.
Hart District Names Van Oss, Overdevest to Leadership Team
1964 - Fire fighters mop up after blaze in Bouquet Canyon that destroyed world's largest live oak tree [story]
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No. 16 College of the Canyons took an early first quarter lead before suffering a 31-20 loss to visiting No. 13 Citrus College in its season opener at Cougar Stadium.
No. 16 Canyons Drops 31-20 Result to No. 13 Citrus
Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2024/25 Teachers of the Year were recognized by the Governing Board on Wednesday, Sept. 11 during the regular meetomg pf the Hart District Board of Trustees.
Hart District Teachers of the Year Honored by Governing Board
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the fifth annual Health & Wellness Forum - The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Oct. 17: Health & Wellness Forum The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage
You may have noticed that things look a little different around our city. Maybe you noticed the motion sensor lights at our parks, or the solar panels being installed in city parking lots.
Ken Striplin | The Green Revolution in Santa Clarita’s Energy Practices
The Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon will be at Valencia Heritage Park, Sunday, Oct. 13 starting at 8 a.m.
Oct. 13: Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is hosting “Spooktacular”, a Halloween-themed art exhibition, at the TAADAA Art Gallery, Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Sept. 14-Oct. 27: ‘Spooktacular Art Show’ at the TAADAA Art Gallery
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to attend the Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAIN Theater, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 2:  Santa Clarita Arts Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency was recognized by the USC Foundation for cross-connection control and hydraulic research for being a charter member.
SCV Water Honored as Charter Member of USC Foundation
The MAIN in collaboration with Eclipse Theatre Los Angeles will host Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN to Present ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
The Santa Clarita Elks Lodge is hosting a Car and Bike Show Saturday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at the lodge in Canyon Country.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Elks Lodge Car, Bike Show, Chili Cook-off
Oak Creek Corrals 20th anniversary celebration will include a Fundraiser Jamboree for the Horse 2 Heart Non-Profit organization.
Sept. 14: Oak Creek Corral Fundraiser Jamboree for Horse 2 Heart
Grab your passport one more time because the Celebrate series is wrapping up the 2024 season on Friday, Sept. 13 6-9 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
Sept. 13: Celebrate Germany in Last Series Event of Season
Calidoeni Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced her 15 bill Legislative Package has successfully passed through both houses of the Legislature and is now headed to the Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk for final approval.
Schiavo’s 15 Bill Legislative Package Advances to the Governor’s Desk
1952 - Henry Mayo Newhall Auditorium opens at Hart High [story]
Hart auditorium
California State  Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) is urging residents to prepare an emergency evacuation plan as the Line Fire, Bridge Fire and several other wildfires continue to pose a serious threat to High Desert and foothill communities.
Scott Wilk | Stressing the Critical Need For Wildfire Preparedness
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau is asking for the public’s help identifying an unidentified female who was found deceased on Aug. 11, 2024 in the area of 9400 block of Sierra Highway in the city of Agua Dulce.
LASD Homicide Bureau is Asking for the Public’s Help Identifying a Deceased Female Found in Agua Dulce
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is calling for donations today to support students, families, and educators in light of a rash of wildfires taking place throughout the State of California.
Statewide Fundraising Effort to Support Schools Impacted by Wildfires
The Valley Industry Association will host the first of three Candidate Forum series on Thursday, Sept. 12, 5-7 p.m. at the Dianne Van Hook University Center, Room 258, located at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 12: Ayala, Burkhart, Jepsen to Appear at VIA Candidate Forum
Supervisor Kathryn Barger successfully introduced a motion declaring this week as Arts Education Week in Los Angeles County. 
Barger Promotes Arts Education Week in L.A. County
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