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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
Garay-English Named Interim Head of Ford Theatre
Tuesday, Nov 1, 2016

Olga Garay-English [Supv. Kuehl] – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the selection Tuesday of Olga Garay-English as the Interim Executive Director of the John Anson Ford Theatre. Over the last 25 years, Ms. Garay-English has earned a national and international reputation as...

Thursdays @Newhall: November’s Live Entertainment Lineup
Friday, Oct 28, 2016

10 by 10: Variety Night Thursday, November 3, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. 10 by 10 is a variety night giving performers a chance to take the stage and perform for a live audience. Each month, ten performers are selected to perform a 10-minute piece consisting of short live theatre pieces, dance, film,...

Nov. 6: First Presbyterian Holds Concert to Benefit Couple Who Lost Home in Sand Fire
Thursday, Oct 27, 2016

Jan Sanborn and Loren Janes’ home after being destroyed by the Sand Fire. When Jan Sanborn and her husband Loren Janes were evacuated during the Sand Fire in July, they lost everything: from memorabilia of their lives in the arts and entertainment, as Sanborn is a pianist and composer and Janes...

Nov. 20: GO Big Jazz Band Returns to Stage

The GO Jazz Big Band will again grace the stage in Santa Clarita for a concert next month. The GO Jazz History of the Big Band takes place at the West Ranch High School Performing Arts Theater on Sunday, November 20, starting at 3 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5...

Nov. 3: 10-by-10 Variety Night Stacked with Talent
Wednesday, Oct 26, 2016

Thursdays@Newhall’s 10 by 10 variety show continues to amuse and entertain attendees month after month and November should be no exception. On Thursday, November 3, beginning at 7:00 p.m., enjoy an evening at the Repertory East Playhouse in Old Town Newhall, located at 24266 Main Street. One of 10...

SCV Resident Chosen to Represent North LA in Miss California USA Pageant

Santa Clarita resident, Justice Enlow, has been chosen to represent North Los Angeles in the upcoming state pageant to be held December 2-4, 2016 in Long Beach. Justice was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga, but moved to Santa Clarita three-and-a-half years ago and fell in love with California. She attended...

Songwriter from SCV Signs Record Contract

Julia Michaels, Courtesy of Republic Records [Republic Records] – Former Santa Clarita resident and renowned songwriter, Julia Michaels, recently signed a solo deal with Republic Records. Michaels has been working vigorously behind the scenes for years, penning many multiplatinum hits. The renowned...

New Book from CalArts Faculty Member Tells History of Animation (Video)
Monday, Oct 24, 2016

Famed for such stellar alumni as Academy Award recipients John Lasseter, Pete Docter and Brenda Chapman, California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) is recognized as the preeminent educational institution for aspiring animators. Now, a new book by Maureen Furniss, Director of the Institute’s Experimental...

Currently Filming in SCV: American Crime, Notorious, Cupid’s Proxy

Several features, TV shows and a student production are filming in Santa Clarita this week. Filming this week (10/24/16 – 10/30/16) includes:   · All Star Weekend – Feature · Cupid’s Proxy – Feature · August Creek – Feature · Notorious – Television · American Crime – Television ·...

Zombies Come to Their Senses Thursday; more
Wednesday, Oct 19, 2016

THURSDAYS AT NEWHALL SENSES (LAST ONE IN 2016) ZOMBIE BLOCK PARTY OCTOBER 20 HART RAMPAGE OCTOBER 29 FILMORE WESTERN RAILWAY PUMPKINLINERS OCTOBER 22, 23, 28, 29 ZOMBIE HUNTER PAINTBALL TRAIN OCTOBER 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 HAUNTED HAYRIDE DINNER OCTOBER...

LATEST TWEETS
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The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley.
Excessive Heat Warning Issued for SCV
he city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of seven productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 30 to Friday, Sept. 4.
Seven Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
The city of Santa Clarita invites all Kings fans for the annual Santa Clarita Kings Day on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 5 p.m. at the Crypto.com Arena.
Dec.7: May the Force Be With You at Santa Clarita Kings Day
Join International Celebrity Psychic Medium Colby Rebel for a spooky evening of spirits and messages, Friday, Oct. 4 from 8-10 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 4: Halloween Psychic Experience with Colby Rebel at the MAIN
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce at the Business After Hours Mixer, alongside other business leaders from the Santa Clarita Valley, for an exclusive networking event at Valencia Acura on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 16: SCV Chamber After Hours Mixer at Valencia Acura
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced today the launch of the Rental Housing Habitability Program.
Public Health Announces Rental Housing Inspection Program
Los Angeles County must continue to move its ethics reform work forward. There's no question that public distrust in government runs deep.
Kathryn Barger | On Ethics Reform
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
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