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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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Valencia McDonald’s to Stream Live Performance of ‘The McRib Song’
Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016

A Valencia McDonald’s is streaming a live performance of “The McRib Song” by Xanthe Parajillo, also known as “the McRib Girl” on Thursday. Parajillo’s “The McRib Song (McRib Blues)” has garnered thousands of views since its release, which followed Parajillo’s oft-discussed City Council...

Currently Filming in SCV: NCIS, UK Vogue, A Wrinkle in Time
Monday, Dec 12, 2016

TV shows, features and still photoshoots are currently being filmed in Santa Clarita this week. Filming this week includes: · Her Forgotten Daughter – Feature · Nostalgia – Feature · A Wrinkle in Time – Feature · Diverted Eden – Feature · Halloween...

Dec. 18: Cookies with Santa at Northpark Community Church
Friday, Dec 9, 2016

Enjoy cookies with Santa at NorthPark Community Church on December 18 from 2 – 4 p.m. Families with kids ages 10 and younger are invited to get their picture taken with Santa (free digital picture – taken by a professional photographer) at the free event. The location is 28310 Kelly Johnson...

Dec 17-18: COC PAC to Present The Nutcracker

On December 17 and 18 at the College of the Canyons Performing Arts Center, the Santa Clarita Ballet Company presents a community tradition, The Nutcracker. In addition to four public performances, Santa Clarita Ballet Company will host fourth grade students from Newhall School District on Wednesday,...

Thursdays @ Newhall Brings Live Music to Main Street
Thursday, Dec 8, 2016

Returning to Main Street this Thursday, December 8, is one of Thursdays@Newhall’s favorite events, Note by Note. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the singer and songwriter night features five acts for an evening of entertainment. Note by Note takes place at the Repertory East Playhouse, located at 24266 Main...

Seniors Invited to Join SCV Encore Chorale
Wednesday, Dec 7, 2016

Santa Clarita’s Encore Chorale, a nonprofit musical arts program for seniors, invites adults 55 and older to join the Spring 2017 semester. Repertoire is a mix of Broadway & rock, from Jersey Boys to Beatles, tunes from the Great American Songbook, and more. SCV’s Encore Chorale...

Santa Clarita Dancer Heads to International Compeititon
Tuesday, Dec 6, 2016

The Santa Clarita Ballet Academy is planning to send another dancer to compete at the Royal Academy of Dance Genée International Competition for the second year in a row. Alexandra “Ali” Finley, 19, graduated from Hart High School in 2015 as valedictorian and is a current Regent Scholar at UC Berkeley’s...

Currently Filming in SCV: Germany’s Next Top Model, Fan Slam, Magic Camp
Monday, Dec 5, 2016

TV shows, commercials and a student project are currently being filmed in Santa Clarita this week. Filming this week includes: · Magic Camp – Feature · Nostalgia – Feature · Her Forgotten Daughter – Feature · “Atypical” – Television · “Training Day” – Television · “Fan Slam”...

Dec. 9-10: Arthur Murray Valencia Dance Studio to Host Grand Opening

Jean Dobre and Wendy Yamada will have the Grand Opening of their new Arthur Murray Valencia Dance Studio, Friday Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 24165 Magic Mountain Parkway. The festivities will begin on Friday, at 5 p.m. with an official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the Santa Clarita Chamber of Commerce,...

Santa Clarita Libraries Embrace Holiday Spirit with Family-friendly Events
Thursday, Dec 1, 2016

The Santa Clarita Public Libraries are providing families with plenty of occasions to embrace the spirit of the holidays through the month of December. The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library, Old Town Newhall Library and Valencia Library invite you and your family to come decorate cookies, enjoy holiday...

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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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