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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
Artists’ Assn. Congratulated on New Gallery Opening
Monday, Aug 22, 2016

[SCAA] – Rosalind Wayman, senior deputy to Los Angeles County Supervisor Michael Antonovich, presented a beautiful, artistic certificate congratulating the Santa Clarita Artists Association. The certificate was accepted by Norma Warden, SCAA President, August 18  at the grand opening of the...

Locals Jump & Jive in Canyon Country
Friday, Aug 19, 2016

The Canyon Country Community Center held its annual “Big Band Dance” on Saturday, Aug. 13. Thirty dancers participated in the one-hour swing dance lesson prior to showing off their new moves on the dance floor. After the swing dance lesson, two hours of social dancing took place. Over 50 participants...

Fall Audition Dates Announced for COC Theatre
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2016

The College of the Canyons theatre department will be hosting open audition dates for students and community members interested in roles for the college’s upcoming fall semester productions. The COC theatre department’s fall productions include “The Real Thing” by Tom Stoppard and William Shakespeare’s...

Hart’s Saddlepals Get ‘Bargain’ at Silents
Sunday, Aug 14, 2016

Wyatt McCrea, grandson of the late Joel McCrea, was a featured guest. Photos: Michele E. Buttelman. Silent Western film star William S. Hart rode onto the silver screen Saturday night and enthralled an audience of more than 200 guests at the 21st Annual Silents Under the Stars fundraiser at his former ranch...

SummerFest Continues; That & More Arts, Events
Wednesday, Aug 10, 2016

LA Summer Fest A midsummer night’s dream Friday, August 12 & Sunday, August 14 CLOSING NIGHT SUNDAY, AUGUST 14 sANTA CLARITA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS 2016-2017 SEASON ANNOUNCED REYES WINERY HIKE & bRUNCH Saturday,...

Local Artist’s Work Displayed at Newhall Library; Reception Next Week
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016

A new art exhibit, “Everything in Between: The Art of Susan Staudt,” will be on display from Tuesday, Aug. 9, to Friday, Dec. 9, in the Community Room at the Old Town Newhall Library, 24500 Main Street. “Everything in Between” is a collection of art from Susan Staudt. The Santa Clarita artist...

Aug. 28: SCV Men of Harmony Chorus & Quartets 40th Annual A-Capella Harmony Show
Friday, Aug 5, 2016

The SCV Men of Harmony Chorus & Quartets will present their 40th Annual A-Capella Harmony Show this month. This is the one event that will allow them to continue to bring music and entertainment to the community. Tickets are now online at their web page: www.scmenofharmony.com through PayPal.

Aug. 22: EngageSCV to Host Web Design Workshop

EngageSCV will be hosting a website design workshop on Monday, August 22, to give local entrepreneurs an insight on proper website design. Titled “Design Thinking,” this workshop will focus on understanding people’s needs, and creatively discovering the solutions to meet those needs. When...

Aug. 18: Bilingual Rockers Perform at Vincenzo’s Newhall
Thursday, Aug 4, 2016

Fresh on the heels of their debut full-length album, “Bunny,” L.A.-based rock band Allison Iraheta + Halo Circus will be performing a free, all-ages show at Vincenzo’s Pizza (24504 Lyons Ave., Newhall) on Thursday, Aug. 18, at 8 p.m. Bilingual rock band Allison Iraheta + Halo Circus...

Aug. 5: Kelly’s Lot Closes Out Valencia Jazz, Blues Series

Friday, Aug. 5, is your last chance this summer to dance the night away at the 2016 Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series. Not-to-be-missed Kelly’s Lot will be the closing band.  Kelly is a unique, internationally recognized blues singer.  Her funny easy going style, contagious energy combined...

LATEST TWEETS
Newest Additions to SCVNews.com
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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