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1842 - Proof of discovery: New York Observer (newspaper) reports on gold in Placerita Canyon. [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art Classes for Ages 5-12 Start Tuesday; Sign Up
Friday, Aug 26, 2016

ARTree Class Registration Reminder Two Arts Sampler classes, now open for registration.   1. Junior Arts Sampler, for ages 5-7. Tuesdays beginning August 30, 4-5:30pm Studio 1 at 22508 6th St. Newhall ARTree’s popular “Sampler” series is now offered for little ones. Students will be able...

That’s Not a Restaurant, It’s an Art Installation
Thursday, Aug 25, 2016

If you’ve walked in the Westfield Valencia Town Center mall lately, you may have noticed what appears to be a fine restaurant. At first glance, that is. A closer look reveals that something is not quite right. At every place setting, is a small food item underneath inverted glassware. It’s not a...

Local Artists Transform Rooms, Hallways at Newhall Dixon Center

“Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, Inc. extends our warmest appreciation on behalf or our board of directors, staff, and patients to the Santa Clarita Artists Association  (SCAA) for their ongoing support and generosity with displaying many beautiful, original artwork at our Newhall Health Center...

Oct. 1: County Workshop for Artists in Santa Clarita

Arts Tune-Up is a free half-day mini-conference for artists and arts administrators to network and establish new connections with one another, while learning about current trends in the field. Participants have the opportunity to engage in three roundtable sessions led by seasoned practitioners, addressing...

Cuban Salsa Kicks Off Thursday Events in September
Wednesday, Aug 24, 2016

The City of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series, presented by Galpin Subaru, will kick off September with a sensational lineup of free live performances, talks, activities and more on Main Street in Old Town Newhall. From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on September 1, JAM Sessions, hosted by the Ford...

Things to Do In, Around Santa Clarita

Agua Dulce Winery Annual BBQ Rib Cook Off Saturday, August 27 Castaic Lake Kayak & Stand-Up paddleboarding clinics Every saturday through September 24 pococktoberfest Saturday, September 17 the b-52’s Santa...

Oct. 1-2: 23rd Annual Hart of the West PowWow & Native American Craft Fair
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2016

The Friends of Hart Park, with the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation at Hart Park, is presenting its 23rd Annual Hart of the West PowWow & Native American Craft Fair this October. This two day celebration of Native American Heritage, features drumming, dances, food and Native...

Sept. 10-11: Model Railroad Comes to Hart Park

The High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club will be hosting a scale model railroad layout at Hart Park in September. The High Desert Modular Model Railroad Club is an HO Scale modular model railroad group that promotes this fascinating and diverse hobby in the Antelope Valley region of Southern California. They...

Indie Film Financing in View at Next ‘New Heights’ Event

Filmmakers are invited to attend the free New Heights: Build an Audience, Fund Your Film discussion on Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Century Room at Santa Clarita City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard. The panel discussion will share secrets to success and discuss the good,...

Musicians: Add Your Contact Info to County Roster

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the Musicians Roster, the only comprehensive online directory of professional music groups in the region. Los Angeles County-based music ensembles are encouraged to apply. The deadline is September 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. Program...

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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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