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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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Netflix’s ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ Blending Gore, Humor
Friday, Jan 6, 2017

“Santa Clarita Diet” Netflix Show – Photo Courtesy of Netflix The producers and stars have remained relatively tight-lipped about the drama behind the pending debut of “Santa Clarita Diet” — until Thursday. Producers of the Netflix show, which is set to star Drew Barrymore, Timothy Olyphant...

Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center to Present Black Violin

Genre-blending duo Black Violin will be bringing their fusion of hip-hop, classical, and pop music to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons on Friday, Jan. 20. The group consists of Florida-born, classically trained musicians Wilner Baptiste on viola and Kevin Sylvester...

City Calling for Artists to Participate in Upcoming Exhibit
Thursday, Jan 5, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita Arts and Events Office is seeking art entries for an exhibit that will feature a variety of art addressing the theme of numbers, math, and rocket science. This exhibit will be featured in the First Floor Gallery at Santa Clarita City Hall and is open to artists located in Los...

Jan. 11: ‘Luminous Vessels’ Art Exhibit Debuts
Tuesday, Jan 3, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita’s City Council, Arts Commission, and Arts and Events office is inviting the community to join them in celebrating the newest art exhibit at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Art Space. The reception will celebrate the opening of “Luminous Vessels: The Glass Art...

Jan. 3: Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets for the 2o17 Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival are on sale Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. Schedule of Events: The schedule of events is listed below. For more information about each event visit the Cowboy Festival website. Cowboy Festival at William S. Hart Park Event Area Saturday, April 22 and Sunday,...

Ring in the New Year with These Festive Events in Santa Clarita
Thursday, Dec 29, 2016

With 2017 fast approaching, New Years Eve festivities have begun popping up more quickly than champagne bottles on December 31 and many Santa Clarita establishments have also joined in on throwing a proper welcome party for the new year. From restaurants to wine bars to a comedy show, a variety of events...

’10 Days of Cheer’ Comes to SCV Starbucks
Friday, Dec 23, 2016

Holiday cheer in the form of a free tall handcrafted espresso is headed to one Santa Clarita Starbucks location on Friday, December 23, as part of the coffee shop chain’s “10 Days of Cheer” promotion. From 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., the Starbucks located Bouquet Canyon and Newhall Ranch at...

Jan. 16: Oil Painting Artist Demo at SCAA Meeting
Thursday, Dec 22, 2016

Julie Snyder will demonstrate oil painting at the January 16 meeting of the Santa Clarita Artists Association (SCAA). This event is free, open to the public and meets at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 23630 Valencia Blvd. “I paint the figure, finding my subjects in many walks of life and...

Dec. 17: The Rep East Playhouse Presents ‘Scrooge’s Long Night’
Friday, Dec 16, 2016

The community is invited to celebrate the holidays and attend the concluding performance of “Scrooge’s Long Night” this weekend. This original adaptation includes four actors portraying 11 characters all in a 40-minute performance that is sure to delight local families. Adapted and directed by...

Dec. 15: Trinity’s Christmas Concert Performance
Thursday, Dec 15, 2016

One of the most highly anticipated Fine Arts events all year at Trinity Classical Academy is coming this Thursday. On Thursday, December 15, the Trinity Classical Academy Fine Arts Department will present their Annual Christmas Concert, with performances by the Trinity Strings, Symphonic Orchestra, Jazz...

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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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