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1879 - First official Newhall School building erected near Walnut & Ninth streets [story]
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May 19: Super Jazz at the Ranch
Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 19. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents. The event will be studded with dazzling musical performances, competitions and clinics. Music begins...

Reality Shows, TV Spots, Features Now Filming in Santa Clarita
Monday, May 14, 2018

The city of Santa Clarita has updated the list of productions shooting in the city and the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of May 7-13, 2018. Filming this week includes: · “Mayans MC” – Television · “Ridiculous Cakes” – Reality Television · “Missing Time”...

Exhibit at The MAIN to Feature Urban Artwork by Moncho1929
Friday, May 11, 2018

The art gallery at The MAIN in Old Town Newhall will feature “Moncho1929,” an exhibition of works by the avant-garde artist born Dan Monteavaro from May 15 through June 15. An opening reception for “Moncho1929” will take place on Thursday, May 17 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The MAIN. Reception...

May 11, 12: BBQ & Beer Festival at Central Park
Thursday, May 10, 2018

The producers of the legendary California Beer Festival are proud to return for the 3rd Annual BBQ & Beer Festival, happening at Central Park on May 11 and 12. This 2-day event will feature mouthwatering BBQ, live entertainment, large kid zone on Saturday, and handcrafted brew straight from the...

Princess Cruises, Original ‘Love Boat’ Cast Receive Honorary Walk of Fame Plaque

HOLLYWOOD – Princess Cruises and the original cast of the “The Love Boat” were presented a Hollywood Walk of Fame honorary star plaque Thursday in recognition of their contributions to the history of television and support for the preservation of the Walk of Fame. Gavin MacLeod (Captain Stubing),...

Letters of Intent Now Being Accepted for Ford Theatres Partnership Program

Letters of Intent (LOIs) are now being accepted for the Ford Theatres Artists Partnership Program (APP). The program supports Los Angeles County-based independent artists, nonprofit organizations, presenters, producers and producing collectives by co-presenting their performances in the John Anson Ford...

Audition Notice: Gilligan’s Island the Musical

Director Ingrid Boydston and her crew will be holding auditions for Gilligan’s Island: the Musical. Please note, in addition to Gilligan, the Skipper, the Professor, Mr. and Mrs. Howell, Ginger and Mary Anne, there is one other visitor on the island, so if you don’t feel you’re any of the known...

May 10: CalArtian Laura Rizzotto to Perform on Eurovision 2018
Wednesday, May 9, 2018

CalArts grad Laura Rizzotto (Music BFA 14) is set to represent Latvia at the oldest and most watched song competition in the world, Eurovision, on Thursday. The 63rd annual Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Lisbon, Portugal, following the country’s victory in the 2017 competition with...

CalArts Stages End-of-Year Burlesque Show, Drag Ball

CalArts held its annual Burlesque Show and Drag Ball on Friday and Saturday, and this year’s themes were “Cartoon Cuties” and “’90s MTV,” respectively. The burlesque show at CalArts encourages students to celebrate their bodies’ beauty in all shapes and sizes. From...

‘Words, Planets’ by Laida Lertxundi Premieres at REDCAT

REDCAT presented the world premiere of “Words, Planets” (2017), a new 16mm film by CalArts alumna Laida Lertxundi (Film/Video MFA 07) on Tuesday night. The program, titled “Landscape Plus,” includes four additional works: “Footnotes To A House of Love” (2007), “Cry...

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1879 - First official Newhall School building erected near Walnut & Ninth streets [story]
First Newhall School
The city of Santa Clarita is hosting Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 and is looking for enthusiastic residents to volunteer for various projects that benefit local nonprofits, as well as the city.
Oct. 26: Volunteers Needed for Make a Difference Day
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and PathPoint announced the graduation of Aiden Land and Andrew Mendence from the Project SEARCH internship program.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, PathPoint Celebrate Grad Interns
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced upcoming community information meetings about Learning Post Academy Independent Study School, Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19.
Sept. 18-19: Learning Post Academy Online Information Meetings
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. in open session to interview and appoint a new trustee for Area 5.
Sept. 18: COC Board to Interview, Appoint Area 5 Trustee
The city of Santa Clarita wants to remind residents that volunteer registration is open for the 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo scheduled for next Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex, 23780 Auto Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 20: Last Chance to Register for the River Rally
The California Highway Patrol is dedicating Sept. 15-21 to promoting child passenger safety across California, focusing on the protection of the state’s youngest road users.
CHP Emphasizes Child Safety for National Child Passenger Safety Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: SUSD Regular Board Meeting
West Ranch High School’s Studio A Jazz Band will be the opening act for the Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet, who are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for a one-night performance.
Sept 30: West Ranch Jazz Band to Open for Huntertones
An exclusive Ransomeware webinar "Ransomeware, Don't Be the Next Victim!" will be hosted Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.- noon by Shield IT Networks, in partnership with Lucas Insurance Services. It will be free for VIA members.
Sept. 25: Free Ransomeware Webinar for VIA Members
As part of the Third Annual Business for Artists Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19, Judith Modrak will lead the Imaginary Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop.
Oct.19: Business for Artists Fossils Sculpture Making 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. 16 to Friday, Sept. 20.
Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
1872 - Mitchell adobe home in Soledad Canyon area first used as schoolhouse; genesis of 1879 Sulphur Springs School District [story]
Mitchell adobe
1970 - SCV voters recall two Hart School Board members who didn't let Canyon students protest the Vietnam War [story]
voting
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
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