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1945 - Cattle-rustling "Phantom of Vasquez Rocks" captured [story]
Phantom suspect


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June 18: Authors Host Talk, Book Signing at The Open Book
Thursday, May 26, 2016

Paul D. Marks and Pam Ripling will appear at The Open Book on Saturday, June 18 at 2 p.m. to discuss their writing, the writing life and sign copies of their books. Marks is the author of the Shamus Award-Winning mystery-thriller White Heat and the noir-thriller Vortex, as well as other noir and mystery...

Original Fast & Furious in Some Theaters for 15th Anniversary; Furious 8 Coming Next April
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Universal Pictures announced it will re-release The Fast and the Furious in a limited nationwide theatrical run on Wednesday, June 22, to commemorate the film’s 15th anniversary.  The Fast and the Furious was released on the same day in summer 2001, igniting one of the most popular global film...

Canyon High Grad Tours with Selena Gomez

A 2006 Canyon High School grad and longtime musician embarked on pop star Selena Gomez’s “Revival” tour earlier this month as her drummer. Read the full story [here].

June 5: Santa Clarita Master Chorale to Perform the ‘Songs of Africa’

The Santa Clarita Master Chorale, the Santa Clarita Valley’s premiere choral group, will perform ‘Zimbe! Come Sing The Songs of Africa’ under the direction of Allan Robert Petker on Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Performed...

SCV Rock Beat: COC Music Wraps Semester With Finales at the PAC
Friday, May 13, 2016

College of the Canyons music students have spent the semester prepping for this weekend’s spring finales at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at COC. The Jazz Department’s annual “POPS!” concert featuring the award-winning Studio Jazz Ensemble and the Lab Band is Friday night starting...

May 13: CalArtians Don Cheadle, Wadada Leo Smith to Receive Honorary Doctorates
Thursday, May 12, 2016

CalArts has named actor, filmmaker and School of Theater alumnus Don Cheadle and legendary trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith, a former faculty member of The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, as recipients of honorary doctorate of arts degrees at the annual graduation ceremony on Friday, May...

May 14: Visual Artists Invited to Rancho Camulos
Wednesday, May 11, 2016

The annual Rancho Camulos Museum “Artists’ Day” will be held May 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., when visitors can tour the museum that’s a favorite for painters, photographers and anyone looking for a peaceful, creative retreat. The admission fee is $25 and covers the cost of breakfast...

May 14: Grammy Winning Choir Comes to SCV
Monday, May 9, 2016

SCVi Charter school will be hosting a free concert featuring the Grammy award winning Phoenix Boys Choir on Friday, May 14 at 7:30 p.m. The Phoenix Boys Choir will be making a stop in Santa Clarita for their five city California tour. Under the direction of Dr. Craig Westendorf, the program offers intense...

OutWest Concert May 26: An Evening with Jennifer Lind

The OutWest Concert Series is back again on May 26 with Jennifer Lind. Doors will open at 7 p.m and call time is 8 p.m. Lind has a flair for ballads and a unique crossover sound of cowboy and folk style music that captures your attention. She is a member of the Western Music Association and the Academy...

‘BBQ & Beer’ Festival Draws Festival Goers to Central Park
Saturday, May 7, 2016

Thousands came out to the first “BBQ & Beer Festival,” held in Central Park on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7, which also benefitted the Santa Clarita based nonprofit, Single Mothers Outreach. “We’re based out of Ventura and we always wanted to do a festival out here,”...

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1945 - Cattle-rustling "Phantom of Vasquez Rocks" captured [story]
Phantom suspect
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the official launch of the city of Santa Clarita's Spanish social media pages on Instagram and Facebook.
Santa Clarita Launches Spanish Social Media Pages
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, announced that more key bills in her legislative package were signed by Governor Gavin Newsom over the weekend.
Additional Bills Authored by Schiavo Signed by Governor
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
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