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Sept 12: CSUN Documentary Screening of, ‘Intelligent Lives’
Tuesday, Aug 28, 2018

Just what does it mean to be called “intelligent?” California State University, Northridge is screening a documentary on Wednesday, Sept. 12, that turns any preconceived notions about what it means to be intelligent on their head. “Intelligent Lives,” by award-winning documentarian Dan Habib,...

Nov. 9-11: ABC’s of Abstract Art Workshop with Ruth Armitage

Ruth Armitage Ruth Armitage will demonstrate her colorful style in acrylic during a 3-day workshop presented by Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). She will also do mini-demos in watercolor or oil. Dates: Friday, Saturday, Sunday / Nov. 9, 10, 11, 2018; and hours: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each...

Play Written by CalArts Alumna to Premiere at Rogue Machine Theater

American Saga-Gunshot Medley: Part 1, written by Dionna Michelle Daniel, premieres Sept. 8 in Los Angeles. | Image courtesy of Rogue Machine Theater. On Sept. 8, Rogue Machine Theater presents the American premiere of American Saga – Gunshot Medley: Part 1 by playwright Dionna Michelle Daniel (Theater...

‘Future Man,’ ‘NCIS: LA,’ ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ Now Filming in SCV

The city of Santa Clarita has updated the list of productions shooting in the city and the Santa Clarita Valley the week of Aug. 27 – Sept. 2, 2018. Filming this week includes: · “Future Man” – Television · “Good Trouble ” – Television · “S.W.A.T.” – Television · “NCIS: LA”...

City Keeps Summer Alive with Thursdays at Newhall in September
Monday, Aug 27, 2018

Get ready for a month of fun and dancing at the city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Valencia Auto Center, as Old Town Newhall plays host to the best in art and entertainment in September. Thursdays@Newhall is an ongoing opportunity for residents of Santa Clarita to attend...

CalArts Alum Eirini Vianelli’s ‘Icebergs’ Honored in Sarajevo
Friday, Aug 24, 2018

Animator and CalArts alum Eirini Vianelli’s (Film/Video MFA 17) stop-motion graduate thesis film, “Icebergs,” won the Special Jury Mention for a Short Film at the 24th festival edition of the Sarajevo Film Festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The festival, which took place Aug. 10-18, is...

Aug. 27:  ‘Kings of Speed: Ascot Raceway 1957-1990’ Opens at CSUN Gallery
Thursday, Aug 23, 2018

California State University, Northridge Art Galleries latest exhibition celebrates the “Kings of Speed: Ascot Raceway 1957-1990.” The exhibition showcases a selection of vehicles, including sprint cars, midgets and motorcycles, all integral to the legacy of Ascot Park in Gardena, Calif. Historic...

Aug. 25: Sublime Tribute Band Closes Out Concerts in the Park Series

We ain’t got no crystal ball, but we know you shouldn’t miss the show when Sublime tribute band, 40 Oz. to Freedom, performs at this Saturday’s Santa Clarita Concerts in the Park series, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union. With a sound straight from Long Beach, the band has won the San...

Aug. 25: Experience Building a Tataviam Village at Camulos

Pukúu Cultural Community Services has partnered with the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI) to build a traditional Tataviam village at Coaynga, which translates to the “place of the food”, in present-day Piru. The village, hosted by Rancho Camulos Museum, and sponsored...

CalArtians Halsey, Martinez Awarded ‘Made in LA 2018’ Prizes
Wednesday, Aug 22, 2018

Two of the three “Made in L.A. 2018” biennial prize winners are CalArtians, the Hammer museum announced Wednesday. Visual artist Lauren Halsey (Art BFA 12) will receive the prestigious $100,000 Mohn Award honoring artistic excellence, and artist and educator Daniel Joseph Martinez (Art BFA...

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1970 - SCV voters recall two Hart School Board members who didn't let Canyon students protest the Vietnam War [story]
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1924 - SCV Deputy Ed Brown killed in shootout with Gus Le Brun [story]
Deputy Ed Brown
The 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow will be held at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6.
Oct. 5-6: 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17 Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
CalTrans, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, planned on holding two scoping meetings to receive public input on enhancing the safety of State Route 14. However, less than a week before the first scoping meeting was to be held, it was announced that the meetings would be postponed for an undetermined period of time.
SR-14 Scoping Meeting Postponed
The city of Santa Clarita announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, "Nature's Palette," in the First Floor Gallery within Santa Clarita’s City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
‘Natures’s Palette’ Art Exhibition to Feature in City Hall
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc., headquartered in Santa Clarita, is continuing to expand within California.
Vallarta Supermarkets Adds New Locations
As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication and keeping them engaged in extracurricular activities and sports to foster their growth.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention, Building a Drug-Free Future
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the Third Annual Fall Hiking Challenge where participants are challenged to complete a marathon, 26.2 miles in the Newhall Pass Open Space and surrounding trails.
Santa Clarita Announces Fall Hike a Marathon Challenge
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Sept. 19: Santa Clara River WASC Meeting
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’
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