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1955 - Actor James Dean, 24, drives through Castaic Junction en route to his final resting place [watch]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Local Artists Submit Work for CA State Senate Art Competition
Tuesday, Mar 7, 2017

The California State Senate contemporary art competition is right around the corner and Senator Scott Wilk is looking for submissions. Each Senator selects a piece of art that reflects the unique qualities of his or her Senate District. The winning entries are displayed from May, 2017 to September,...

Artist Idelle Tyzbir Showcases at First Floor Gallery, Various Art Exhibits
Monday, Mar 6, 2017

Idelle Tyzbir will be exhibiting in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall. Universal Love II Her piece “Universal Love ll,” will be at the First Floor Gallery at City Hall. Below is the information provided by the city and the reception is this Saturday. “Please join the City of Santa...

March 6: Kikstart Performs at Whisky a Go Go
Wednesday, Mar 1, 2017

Canyon Country based teen band KiKstart, comprised of phenomenal twin sisters Kalia and Keeli Javan, conquers the World Famous Whisky a Go Go in West Hollywood. They will be performing lots of new materials, both covers and originals, on Monday, March 6th at 7:15 p.m. You may recall that KiKstart recently...

SCV Arts Upcoming Events

March 1, 2017: Just Drawing at ARTree Community Arts Center March 01, 2017 06:00 pm Come to the ARTree Community Arts Center for an unsupervised chance to draw at your leisure using objects and models. Just bring a pencil and paper. View on site March 2, 2017: 10 by 10: Variety Night at The Main March...

CalArts Alum Takes Home Oscar Gold for ‘Zootopia’
Monday, Feb 27, 2017

Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootopia,” which was co-directed by a CalArts alumnus, took home Oscar gold at the 2017 Academy Awards on Sunday night. The film, co-directed by 1987 CalArts graduate Rich Moore, won the Best Animated Feature Film award, going against films like “Kubo...

May 12-14: Shakti Fest in Joshua Tree National Park
Friday, Feb 24, 2017

Shakti Fest returns for its seventh season, this year on Mother’s Day weekend itself: May 12 to 14 at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, in Joshua Tree, CA. Organized by Bhakti Fest, a leader in conscious festival events, Shakti Fest is a unique springtime celebration of the divine feminine spirit, described...

Instagram Exhibit Showcases Creativity in Social Media
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2017

Instagram and photography lovers, this one is for you: there is a free exhibit featuring Instagram photos taken by community members on display at the Newhall Community Center. The exhibit is called “Regram,” and is designed to showcase the power and creative spirit of social media. The...

Thursdays@Newhall is Back for 2017 Season
Friday, Feb 17, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, will kick off its 2017 March through October season on Thursday, March 2, 2017 with a fresh lineup of events on Main Street in Old Town Newhall. On the first Thursday of every month, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., JAM Sessions...

Feb. 26: Santa Clarita Philharmonic Performs Annual ‘Pops’ Concert
Thursday, Feb 16, 2017

The Santa Clarita Philharmonic “pops” concert is back, and will feature a special performance of Emeralde, a singer songwriter duo team, on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at 3 p.m. at the Hart High Auditorium. This year’s “pops” concert of the Santa Clarita Philharmonic is a “not to be...

Six Flags, Samsung Renew Collaboration on VR Coasters
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the “Official Technology Partner” of the world’s largest regional theme park company, announced its renewed collaboration on virtual reality roller coasters with the unveiling of a bold, innovative twist on the experience...

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1955 - Actor James Dean, 24, drives through Castaic Junction en route to his final resting place [watch]
James Dean
1969 - College of the Canyons opens with first class of students in temporary quarters at Hart High School [story]
COC
1987 - Slender-horned spineflower listed in Federal Register as endangered species [story] Slender-horned spineflower
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to officially designate “Old Glory” a Los Angeles County Historic Landmark.
Supes Vote to Officially Make ‘Old Glory’ Historic Landmark
After exhausting other identification methods, Antelope Valley Medical Center, an acute care hospital in Lancaster, California is seeking the media and public’s help in identifying family for a male patient who has been hospitalized since Sept. 5.
AV Medical Center Asks Public’s Help in Identifying Patient
Staff, students, and families from Opportunities for Learning Public Charter High School’s Santa Clarita and Canyon Country campuses recently participated in the 10th annual Be the Light night run in Valencia.
Opportunities for Learning Staff, Students, Support Be the Light Run
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers
Oct. 1: Santa Clarita Planning Commission Regular Meeting
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.
SCV Water Earns Certificate for Excellence in Financial Reporting
Caltrans will close lanes overnight on Interstate 405 near the Interstate 5 interchange the nights of Thursday, Oct. 3 and Friday, Oct. 4 for slope and drainage repair.
Oct. 3-4: Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for I-405 at I-5
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo (D-Chatsworth) has announced three bills in her legislative package have been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
‘Click to Cancel,’ Foreclosure Protection Bills Signed by Governor
The California Department of Transportation advises motorists that Southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to only one or two lanes in northern Los Angeles County between Vista Del Lago Road and Templin Highway beginning Sunday night, Sept. 29, through Friday morning, Oct. 4.
Sept. 29-Oct. 4: SB I-5 Lanes Closed, Vista Del Lago-Templin Hwy
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan has announced the mailing of Sample Ballot Books to all registered voters for the Nov. 5 General Election has started.
County Mailing Sample Ballot Books for General Election
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating a man last seen in Saugus.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Missing Saugus Man
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to West Nile virus for the 2024 mosquito season in Los Angeles County.
First West Nile Virus Death of 2024 Reported in SFV
2014 - Towsley Canyon Loop Trail named for naturalist Don Mullally [story]
Don Mullally
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board approved the appointment of Jon Carrino as the new Assistant Superintendent of Business Services.
Hart District Names Jon Carrino to New Post
NAACP Santa Clarita will hold the Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball, a fundraising Gala at California Institute of the Arts.
Oct. 4: CalArts Presents NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball
On Sept. 26 Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, celebrated a major construction milestone of its second Sphere-Class vessel, Star Princess, with the traditional maritime float out ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Star Princess Receives Float Out Ceremony
The Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley has received a $10,000 donation from the Valencia Invitational Baseball League.
SCV Boys & Girls Club Receives $10K Donation From VIBL
All For Kids is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.
Oct. 17: All for Kids Foster Families Virtual Orientation
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) has announced his bill to help expand access to low- and no-cost spay/neuter services, a much-needed first step in relieving California’s animal shelter overcrowding crisis, was signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Governor Signs Wilk’s Bill on Animal Shelter Overcrowding
Prepare for a ghoulishly delightful time at the Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts as the Raising the Curtain Foundation presents the Bob Baker Marionettes' "Hallowe’en Spooktacular", Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 19: Newhall Family Theatre Hosts Bob Baker Marionettes’ ‘Hallowe’en Spooktacular’
Santa Clarita Artists Association presents "Dark, Odd, & Mysterious", a bizarre and twisted art show bringing strange and curious local art to Old Town Newhall with a reception Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 p.m. at 22508 6th St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 5: ‘Dark, Odd, Mysterious’ Art Exhibit Reception at SCAA Gallery
One of the most beloved and meaningful parks in our community is about to expand, offering some exciting new amenities to our residents.
Marsha McLean| David March Park is Expanding
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