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1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]
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Sept. 23: Placerita Nature Center Presents Music, Movie Under the Oaks
Monday, Sep 18, 2023

Click photo to enlarge flyer. The Placerita Canyon Nature Center will host Music & Movie Under the Oaks on Saturday, Sept. 23, with gates opening at 6 p.m. The Nature Center’s Acorn Amphitheater is located at 19152 Placerita Canyon Road in Newhall. Music will be provided by Bill and Jeff...

CSUN’s Exclusive John Singleton Exhibit Inspires Fall ’23 Cinematheque
Friday, Sep 15, 2023

CSUN Cinematheque will present the film series, “John Singleton & the Auteurs that Inspired Him,” beginning Wednesday, Sept. 20. The series is inspired by a standing exhibition of the late filmmaker’s private vintage foreign poster collection on display at California State University, Northridge. The...

Sept 13: City Cinemas in the Park Presents “Top Gun: Maverick”
Wednesday, Sep 13, 2023

City Cinemas in the Park will screen the film “Top Gun: Maverick” on Sept. 22 at 8:30 p.m. The film will be shown at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91351. This film is rated PG-13. Gather with your friends and family for the first City...

Oct. 7: Rocktoberfest to Feature Four Tribute Bands
Tuesday, Sep 12, 2023

Rocktoberfest, a live music festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 7 at Castaic Lake Recreation Area and proceeds will benefit KHUG 97.5 FM, a non-profit community radio station licensed as a non-commercial broadcast station, serving the Santa Clarita Valley. With a goal to celebrate some of the greatest...

Sept. 23: Raising the Curtain Presents Saturday’s Kids, Theater for Children
Monday, Sep 11, 2023

Looking for something fun, live and inexpensive to take your young child to on a Saturday? Come be a part of the new and exciting Saturday’s Kids, Theater for Children to be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the Newhall Family Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 24607 Walnut Ave in downtown Newhall. Ideal...

Nov. 4: Tickets on Sale for SCV Concert Band Fall Concert
Friday, Sep 8, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band will present A Fall Festival Concert on Saturday, Nov. 4. The concert will start at 7 p.m. at the Canyon Theatre Guild, Main St., Newhall, CA 91321. The Santa Clarita Valley Concert Band was formed in 1984 to provide accomplished adult amateur musicians a local forum...

Freda Morrison Solo Exhibit at SCAA Sixth Street Gallery
Tuesday, Sep 5, 2023

“A Tribute To Disney” is the title of the solo art show featuring the work of Freda Morrison that will open Sept. 22 and run through Oct. 1 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Sixth Street Gallery, 22508 Sixth St., Old Town Newhall, 91321. The Gallery will be open Monday, Saturday and Sunday...

Oct. 28-29: Mission Opera Presents West Coast Premiere of ‘Girondines’
Friday, Sep 1, 2023

Mission Opera will present the West Coast premiere of “Girondines” by Kirsten C. Kunkle and Sarah Van Sciver at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29. Weaving together six French Revolution women’s true stories, “Girondines” combines...

Northpark Village Square Fall Concert Series Returns

Northpark Village Square, located at 27756 McBean Parkway in Valencia, will be hosting its annual Fall Concert Series beginning Tuesday, Sept. 19. Concerts will be held 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. every Tuesday starting Sept. 19 and ending Nov. 21. The free concerts will be held in the courtyard near Golden...

Aug. 31: SCV’s Skip Spiro’s Jazz/Blues Project Plays in Ventura
Tuesday, Aug 29, 2023

Santa Clarita Valley resident Skip Spiro’s 10-Piece Jazz/Blues Project will present a special evening of music at The Grape in Ventura, 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Billed as “Back To Birdland: The Titans of Modern Jazz Re-Visited,” Spiro and his 10-piece ensemble will pay homage to the giants...

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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.
Six SCV Companies Included on List of Fastest Growing in U.S.
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.
Sept. 3: Regular Meeting of the Saugus Union School Board
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.
Oct. 26: The 40th Annual Hart Field Tournament Rampage
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.
Food Dyes in School Meals Target of California Legislation
1887 - Town of Saugus founded; Castaic train station (passenger shelter) opens [story]
Saugus
2001 - LASD Deputy Hagop "Jake" Kuredjian gunned down in Stevenson Ranch while backing up ATF [story]
Jake Kuredjian
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.
COC’s Women’s Soccer Sweeps San Diego Road Trip
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.
Applications Open for Santa Clarita Planning Commission Position
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
Mike West | A Message From the CIF-Southern Section Commissioner
The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, led by Artistic Director Allan Robert Petker, is holding auditions in advance of its upcoming 25th anniversary season.
Sept. 14: Santa Clarita Master Chorale Auditions
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.
LASD Asks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Canyon Country Man
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.
Meetings Scheduled for SR-14 Safety, Mobility Project
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.
COC Cross Country Teams See Success at Season Opener
Grant applications are now open for two of the three available arts nonprofit grants from the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.
Applications for L.A. County Arts Grants is Now Open
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.
Wilk Bill Relieving Overcrowded Animal Shelters Headed to Governor’s Desk
Residents of the city of Santa Clarita are asked to join the Santa Clarita Public Library's Food For Fines campaign this September.
This September Clear Your Fines at Santa Clarita Public Libraries
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will feature watercolor artist Ray Hunter at its monthly meeting, Monday, Sept. 16 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers
Sept. 16: Watercolor Artist Ray Hunter Showcased at SCAA Meeting
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has announced that it has been awarded the prestigious Investment Policy Certification by the California Municipal Treasurers Association.
SCV Water Receives Investment Policy Certification from CMTA
The city of Santa Clarita's Central Bark dog park for large breeds will be closed Friday, Aug. 30-Monday, Sept. 2 for renovation.
Central Bark for Large Breeds Closed Thru Labor Day
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]
Hall-Quinones
Nancy Pollock Coulter, 80, the 2009 Santa Clarita Valley Woman of the Year, died Wednesday, Aug. 28, of a heart attack.
2009 Woman of the Year Nancy Pollock Coulter Dies at 80
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.
Canyon Country Couple Accused of Facilitating Crime Tourism Group
As fall is approaching, the city of Santa Clarita prepares for one of its popular annual events, the River Rally and Environmental Expo.
Jason Gibbs | Register Now for the 29th Annual River Rally
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.
Women’s Golf Finishes Third, Kitabatake Earns Medalist Honors
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