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1945 - Cattle-rustling "Phantom of Vasquez Rocks" captured [story]
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CalArts Getting $15K from Academy Fdn. for Visiting Artist Program
Thursday, Apr 14, 2016

[AMPAS] – The Academy Foundation of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced today 37 recipients of its FilmCraft and FilmWatch grants programs. FilmCraft grants support high-quality educational programs that identify and empower future filmmakers from nontraditional backgrounds....

2 Western Stars Being Added to Newhall Walk

The annual Walk of Western Stars inductees for 2016 have been announced and will be honored during the 23rd Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, presented by Logix Federal Credit Union.  This year’s honorees are Johnny Crawford and Hal Needham.  The Stars recognizing the careers of these important...

Saxophonist Steve Lehman Joining CalArts Faculty (Video)
Monday, Apr 11, 2016

Composer and saxophonist Steve Lehman will join the faculty as Performer-Composer at The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts beginning Fall 2016. Lehman was recently named the #1 Rising Star Jazz Artist of 2015 by the Downbeat MagazineCritics Poll. His recent recording, Mise en Abîme  was called...

Tix for Cowboy Fest Performances on Sale Now

A slew of rockin’ western, Americana, folk and country musical acts and special tours still have tickets available at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. Country-lovers are encouraged to buy their tickets for the following shows and special events from April 20- 24, 2016 before they sell out: Movie...

Open Auditions for Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare Fest

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is holding auditions for the annual Shakespeare in the Park series. This summer marks the 7th year performances will be at the new location, Rivendale Park and Open Space in Towsley Canyon. This year the production is Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream,...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Meltdown Lineup Grows; more
Thursday, Apr 7, 2016

Last Saturday on National Austism Awareness Day, organizers of the 13th annual Summer Meltdown Autism Awareness Art & Music Festival unveiled a new headliner and a revamped lineup for the event at Santa Clarita’s Central Park on Saturday, April 30. Unified Highway has signed on to headline, and...

US News: CalArts a Top-10 Fine Arts Grad School
Wednesday, Apr 6, 2016

On March 28, US News & World Report released its latest rankings of the Best Fine Arts Graduate Schools in the Nation. Among the 20 schools named, California Institute of the Arts in Valencia placed ninth, tying with Alfred University in New York and Maryland Institute College of Art. “The rankings...

Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival News

Shakespeare Awards & News The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival has been busy, creating programs, making new partnerships, and winning awards. Check out what we’ve been up to.   * California Arts Council Local Impact Grant leads to new project with Valley Oasis at AVC * City Arts Grant  helps Scrooge...

April 20: Syd Masters, Swing Riders Next Up in OutWest Concert Series

The OutWest Concert Series presented by SCVTV is back with an evening with Syd Masters & The Swing Riders on Wednesday, April 20 at the Reperatory East Playhouse. Laughs and toe tappin’ come with these vintage cowboy swing sounds that appeal to all ages! If you want great music from a band of multi-talented,...

June 18: Runners Young and Old Invited to Participate in Marathon
Monday, Apr 4, 2016

New Global Adventures officially announced the inaugural Sugar Daddy Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run coming to Santa Clarita on Saturday, June 18th, 2016. Celebrate Fathers Day by kicking off the weekend with a fun race taking you on a scenic tour through the beautiful Santa Clarita Valley. Runners...

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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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