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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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Feb. 24: OutWest Concert Series Presents An Evening with the Hanson Family
Tuesday, Feb 14, 2017

The stage comes to life with the energy, talent, and enthusiasm of Lisa, Theresa, and Daniel Hanson. Dazzling audiences everywhere with new and fresh arrangements, this dynamic trio brings you the best of Western Swing, yodeling mastery, rousing fiddle tunes, and blazing harmony combined with humor...

Hollywood Street Closures for 2017 Oscar Week
Friday, Feb 10, 2017

To ensure public safety, support security strategies and facilitate the production of this year’s Oscars®, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the city of Los Angeles have finalized street closure plans around the Dolby Theatre™ at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood. To...

CalArts Alumnus Was Lighting Designer for Super Bowl

On Sunday (Feb. 5), pop superstar Lady Gaga graced Houston’s NRG Stadium stage for the Super Bowl LI Halftime Show. Her 12-minute performance, which included snippets from her hits and tributes to Americana, such as Woody Guthrie’s “This Land Is Your Land,” drew an estimated 111.3...

March 4: Frontier Army Day Begin in Fort Tejon

FRONTIER ARMY DAYS Take a step back in time and experience the life of the soldiers and civilians! Frontier Army Days represents Fort Tejon as a 1856 U.S. Army post of the Far West with demonstrations. Demonstrations may include 1850’s Army barracks life, blacksmith shop, artillery drill, open hearth...

Feb. 21: Auditions Begin for Antelope Valley Indian Museum ‘Owl and the Bear’ Play

If you are between the ages of 8 and 18 and enjoy acting, come out to Antelope Valley Indian Museum and audition for our annual outdoor play. This year’s play, Owl and the Bear, is based on a traditional Chumash American Indian story. Rehearsals will be every Tuesday afternoon at the museum from 4:00...

Feb. 11: Artist Presentation at Antelope Valley Indian Museum

Are you looking for something to do the weekend before Valentine’s Day? If so, come out to the Antelope Valley Indian Museum on Saturday, February 11 from 11 am to 4 pm to meet artist Cecelia Begay. Cecelia is a member of the “Dine” Navajo tribe. She has lived in the Antelope Valley for over 20...

Repertory East Playhouse in Process of Being Rebranded as ‘The Main’
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2017

The Santa Clarita theater scene has a new player starting March 30, city officials announced Tuesday. The performing stage formerly known as The Repertory East Playhouse, or The Rep, is in the process of being rebranded as The Main, said Phil Lantis, one of the de facto leaders of the project as the...

May 13: SCV Photographers Association 2017 Spring Print Competition

The Santa Clarita Valley Photographers Association announces its 2017 Spring Print Competition taking place on May 13, 2017 at the Sierra Hills Clubhouse located at 28616 Kenroy Ave.in Canyon Country. Judging takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a reception and viewing of entries from 3 to 5 p.m. There...

SCV Artists Accepted into “Route 66” Themed Exhibit
Tuesday, Feb 7, 2017

Ilher: “Go LA” Six Santa Clarita Artists Association members were accepted in the impressive La Galeria Gitana exhibit, The Mother Road: Route 66. Opening night with artists is Saturday, Feb. 25, 6 to 9:30 pm. Art enthusiasts and connoisseurs are welcomed to celebrate with wine and refreshments. O’Hearn This...

CalArts Grad’s ‘Zootopia’ Wins Animation’s Top Prize
Monday, Feb 6, 2017

[ASIFA] – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia, co-directed by 1987 CalArts graduate Rich Moore, was named Best Animated Feature Saturday night at the 44th annual Annie Awards ceremony at UCLA. The Annie Awards are the animation industry’s top honors. Moore and codirector Byron Howard...

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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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