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1842 - Proof of discovery: New York Observer (newspaper) reports on gold in Placerita Canyon. [story]
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Sept. 30 – Oct. 2: Comic Con Comes to Santa Clarita
Wednesday, Sep 21, 2016

The first-ever Santa Clarita Valley Comic Con is coming to the LIMS Motion Picture Academy backlot from September 30 to October 2. The three-day event will feature comic book professional signings, a vendor hall, industry guest panels, cosplay contests, karaoke and more. Tickets range from $10 to $79...

Oct. 15: Drummer Jimmy Carnelli to Perform at SCAA Art Classic
Tuesday, Sep 20, 2016

Saturday, Oct. 15, will mark the 27th celebration of the Santa Clarita Artists’ Association. The Art Classic Gala will be held in Hart Hall, William S. Hart Park in Newhall, from 1:30-5 pm. The exhibit will be open for free public viewing on Saturday from 10-1 pm and Sunday, Oct. 16th from 10-4...

Sept. 28 Panel Discussion: Self-Publishing Your Music
Thursday, Sep 15, 2016

Self-Publishing Your Music Wednesday, September 28 7:00 pm   Century Room, Santa Clarita City Hall   One of the most important developments with composers over the past 15years or so has been the ability to self-publish. With powerful personal computers, professional-level notation software,...

Sept. 17: Retired Air Force Colonel to Speak at GOP Women’s Meeting
Wednesday, Sep 14, 2016

Author and retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Robert “Buzz” Patterson will be the keynote speaker at the monthly meeting of Santa Clarita Republican Women Federated on Saturday, September 17. The meeting starts at 9:30 a.m. at Marie Calendar’s restaurant, 27630 The Old Road, Valencia, CA 91355,...

Local Artists to be Featured in SFV Gallery Exhibit
Tuesday, Sep 13, 2016

Five Santa Clarita Artists Association members have been accepted to the Heritage and Community exhibition at La Galeria Gitana in San Fernando. Visitors are welcome to the opening reception to meet with the artists on October 15, from 6-9:30 p.m. The Heritage and Community show will run from October...

CalArtians Win 5 Creative Arts Emmys
Monday, Sep 12, 2016

While the 2016 Primetime Emmys ceremony won’t be held until Sunday, Sept. 18, the Television Academy handed out the Juried and Creative Arts Award Emmys this past weekend in two ceremonies at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles.   Outstanding Individual Achievement In Animation (Juried) He...

Sept. 25: Author to Sign Books in Valencia

[Putnam & Smith] – Dr. Jeffrey Millman, author of “A Real Freshman: The Education of Real Johnson” will be signing books on Saturday, Sept. 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Open Book, 24250 Town Center Drive, Suite 190. “A Real Freshman: The Education of Real Johnson”...

Canyon Theatre Guild Announces New Productions
Friday, Sep 9, 2016

The Canyon Theatre Guild will be presenting two new productions — “The Drowsy Chaperone” and “Around the World in 80 Days.” The Canyon Theatre Guild is proud to present The Drowsy Chaperone on the main stage. Winner of five Tony Awards when it hit Broadway in 2006, this...

Coming Soon in SCV: Frights & Delights
Wednesday, Sep 7, 2016

Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest Select dates, September 17-October 30 Canyon Theatre Guild The Drowsy Chaperone September 23 – October 29 Reyes Winery Harvest Party September 24 Hart of the West POWWOW October 1-2 Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening...

Sept. 8: Songwriters Take It Note by Note at the Refinery

On the second Thursday of every month, the City of Santa Clarita hosts Note by Note, a singer-songwriter night in Old Town Newhall, as part of its popular Thursdays@Newhall series. Songwriters will take the stage on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 7 p.m. at Newhall Refinery, 24258 Main Street. Note by Note is...

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1842 - Proof of discovery: New York Observer (newspaper) reports on gold in Placerita Canyon. [story]
New York Observer
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
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