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1842 - Proof of discovery: New York Observer (newspaper) reports on gold in Placerita Canyon [story]
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Friday Night Jazz: Michael John & The Bottom Line
Thursday, Jul 7, 2016

July 8, 2016 | Michael John & the Bottom Line “This band’s powerful vocals and emotion with a ton of energy and funk will have you dancing in the street!” When you combine family and lifelong friends, you get a special musical bond that touches the hearts and souls of all music lovers alike. The...

July 27 New Heights Talk: Social Media for Artists

Artists of all skill level and medium are invited to attend the free New Heights: Social Media for Artists discussion on Wednesday, July 27, 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 serve as a resource for artists...

CalArts Alum Wins Jury Award at Animafest Zagreb
Wednesday, Jul 6, 2016

On June 11, the World Festival of Animated Film (Animafest Zagreb) wrapped up its week-long run in Zagreb, Croatia. The festival presented more than 300 short and feature film screenings, special panels and award ceremonies. CalArts alumnus Kangmin Kim (Film/Video BFA 09, MFA 11) was among the animators...

10-by-10, 7-7 at 7: Comedy, Music, More in Newhall

10 by 10, Thursdays@Newhall’s variety night, will feature an entertaining lineup beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at the Repertory East Playhouse, located at 24266 Main Street. Ten artists will take the stage to perform a ten minute set. Sets include short live theater pieces, dance, monologues,...

ARTree, Artists Assn., Philharmonic, Shakespeare, ESCAPE Getting County Money
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016

Five Santa Clarita Valley arts organizations have been approved for new grant funding from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. They’re among the 205 “cultural services” organizations that will split $4.5 million in new award money. Under the program, organizations apply every other year, so...

S.C. Regional Theatre to Present ‘Wizard of Oz’ at COC

[SCRT] – This summer, the Santa Clarita Regional Theatre Company will present one of the greatest musicals ever written, The Wizard of Oz. The longevity of this timeless story about a girl from Kansas, a Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion, a cyclone and an utterly hateful Wicked Witch is as evergreen as...

CSUN’s Teen Drama Workshop Plans Theatrical Adventure

Whether it’s the story of a reluctant ogre and his donkey sidekick, or the original “Amazing Race” with stampeding elephants, raging typhoons and unabashed slapstick, California State University, Northridge’s Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) has a theatrical adventure for the entire family this...

July 7: A Magical Night of Comedy, Storytelling, More
Sunday, Jul 3, 2016

Dave Child A marvelous evening is planned for 10×10 this month with comedic fireworks and moths everywhere – well, Moth StorySLAM and GrandSLAM winners, that is. The July 7 event (REP East Playhouse in Newhall, 7 p.m.) is packed full of talent with award-winning storytellers, filmmakers and comedians....

TASK Party in Newhall Thursday Night … You’re Invited
Thursday, Jun 30, 2016

What is a TASK party? It’s a creative playground, a social event, a movement, and an art happening. It’s the brainchild of Dutch-born New York City artist Oliver Herring, and it’s coming to Newhall on Thursday evening. TASK is an improvisational event with a simple structure and very few rules. All...

July 17: Americana Fest Features Music, Food Trucks, more
Wednesday, Jun 29, 2016

 AMERICANA FEST  Come join us for the third annual Americana FEST, a great day of good music, food trucks, vendors, arts & crafts, and family fun.  Music for the day features our local acapella Men of Harmony, folk singers Trish Lester and Linda Geleris, and others. The festival leads up to...

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Would you like to learn effective ways to discuss drug and alcohol use with your children or students?
City Launches 2024 Parenting for Prevention Program
In a battle between the last two unbeaten teams in Great Southwest Athletic Conference women's volleyball, The Master's University Mustangs defeated the Ottawa University Arizona Spirit.
Lady Mustangs Break Spirit’s Spirit
No. 11/12 College of the Canyons defeated visiting Santa Barbara City College by a 30-23 score on Saturday, Sept. 28 to win its third straight game and begin the conference portion of its schedule in victorious fashion.
No. 11 Canyons Streak at Three, 30-23 Over Santa Barbara
With more than 800 artists participating in more than 70 exhibitions, PST ART launched across the Southern California region featuring a number of artists representing California Institute of the Arts in Valencia.
CalArtians Featured in PST ART Exhibitions Across SoCal
Cast for Kids at Castaic Lake is looking for boaters to volunteer their services on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Castaic Lake.
Oct. 5: Volunteer Boaters Sought for C.A.S.T. Event at Castaic
As we reflect on 2024, it’s clear that this year has been one of remarkable progress and community enhancement. From the opening of Skyline Ranch Park to the near completion of the Valencia Community Center, we’ve been hard at work shaping a brighter future for all of our residents.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | State of the City 2024
As the third week of Foothill League football games approaches, one team is clearly out front, while the others are full of surprises.
Looking Toward Week Three in Foothill League Football
Santa Clarita’s opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh season with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree’
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that drivers 70-years-old and older in California whose licenses expire in 2024 and beyond will no longer be required to take a written knowledge test beginning Oct. 1.
Written Test Requirement Eliminated for Seniors Driver’s License Renewals
The William S. Hart Union High School District is celebrating five years of supporting the mental health and well-being of students through its wellness centers.
Hart District Celebrates Five Years of Wellness Centers
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
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