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1955 - Actor James Dean, 24, drives through Castaic Junction en route to his final resting place [watch]
James Dean


LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
COC Art Gallery to Display Work of Longtime SCV Resident
Tuesday, Oct 18, 2016

As a filmmaking student at the San Francisco Art Institute in 1972, John Eden took a job as an on-campus janitor to make ends meet. A conference room he was tasked to clean contained Jay De Feo’s monumental painting “The Rose,” her most famous work, which is now on permanent display at the Whitney...

COC Students, Alums to Present ‘Electronica Musique’ in L.A.
Monday, Oct 17, 2016

The College of the Canyons music department, in conjunction with Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico en Los Angeles (UNAM-LA), will present “Electronica Musique & Multi-Media,” a student and alumni-produced electronic music concert. The concert will be held at UNAM-LA’s Downtown LA location...

Oct. 21: COC Presents ‘Symphonic Jazz’ Concert

The College of the Canyons music department will present its annual ‘Symphonic Jazz’ concert this month. The event will be held on Friday, Oct. 21, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center. As the season-opening performance for the award-winning COC Studio Jazz Ensemble and Lab bands, the concert...

October 27: Kerry Grombacher Marks his Return to the OutWest Stage
Thursday, Oct 13, 2016

The OutWest Concert Series is back once again on October 27 with Kerry Grombacher. Doors open at 7:00 p.m and call time is 8:00 p.m. An engaging evening awaits with original and traditional music – folk with western flair, a dash of Cajun spice, and a whole lotta fun. Journey with Kerry Grombacher through...

Santa Clarita Oktoberfest Ticket Deal Ending Soon
Wednesday, Oct 12, 2016

The two-for-one ticket deal for the 2016 Santa Clarita Oktoberfest ends in just nine days. Use the code “drinkingbuddies” at checkout to receive the deal. The Santa Clarita Oktoberfest will be held Friday, October 21 and Saturday, October 22 For more information, click [here].

Oct. 23: ‘Dinosaur Zoo’ Troupe Takes Over Performing Arts Center
Friday, Oct 7, 2016

The Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center (PAC) at College of the Canyons is inviting families to a play date 65 million years in the making, as the theatrical performance Dinosaur Zoo Live takes over the PAC main stage for a pair of afternoon shows on Sunday, Oct. 23. Audiences will be able to observe,...

Oct. 13: A Night of Original Music on Main Street
Thursday, Oct 6, 2016

Every Thursday from March to October, Main Street in Old Town Newhall is full of entertainment with the Thursdays@Newhall series. Happening on the second Thursday of each month is Note by Note, a singer-songwriter night. On Thursday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m., five acts will take the stage for an evening of...

Academy Names Managing Director for Future Film Museum

[AMPAS] – The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures today announced the appointment of Katharine DeShaw as its Managing Director, Advancement and External Relations. Beginning Nov. 1, DeShaw will direct all aspects of fundraising, including completion of the $388 million capital campaign to support...

COC Theatre Season Opens Oct. 7 with ‘The Real Thing’
Monday, Oct 3, 2016

The College of the Canyons theatre department will present its production of “The Real Thing” in the Black Box Theatre for a six-night run beginning Oct. 7. Written by four-time Tony Award winner Tom Stoppard, “The Real Thing” is a play set in 1980s London that examines the nature of honesty,...

Oct. 20-22: Three-Day Exhibit Features 4 Local Artists

Four local award-winning artists will show their latest works Oct. 20-22 at the “Fine Art Quartet” art exhibit at the ARTree Gallery, 22508  6th street Newhall. The exhibition kicks off with a wine reception Thursday, Oct. 20, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Patrons will enjoy music, wine , appetizers and...

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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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