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1918 - Box-office superstar William S. Hart promotes 4th series of Liberty Loan (World War I) bonds, which went on sale Sept. 28 [story]
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Nov. 7: Dia De Los Muertos Celebrated in SCV
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015

Dia De Los Muertos SCV is coming back to Santa Clarita next month and will offer residents the opportunity to partake in traditions dating back hundreds of years. The event is hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, the De Mis Sueños Cultural Arts Program and Eternal Valley Mortuary...

Nov. 20: Punk Rockers to Perform at VU
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2015

Local band members of The Dogs, Rebel Rebel and the Hymen Blasters (THB) have scheduled a performance date for Friday, Nov. 20, at 9 p.m. at The Vu in Newhall. The bands are noted to be longtime survivors in the Los Angeles-area punk rock music community, who happen to reside in the Santa Clarita Valley....

Nov. 7-8: Historic Films in View at Rancho Camulos Double Header
Monday, Oct 19, 2015

Three “Ramona” silent films will be showcased at a weekend celebration of 19th-century rancho life at Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark in November. Mary Pickford in the title role (with Henry B. Walthall as Allesandro) in D.W. Griffith’s production of “Ramona,”...

Upcoming ARTree Events: Crafting, Speaking, Spooking

Classes at The ARTree: We completed our first 2 classes at our new location and have begun sign-ups for our next round. We are offering 2 classes for kids and our first for adults! See below for details. 2015 Speaker Series: In September, artists Jian Lee and Will Kim shared their most recent projects...

Oct. 23: Music of World War II at Canyons PAC

The College of the Canyons music department will present the concert event ‘Music of World War II’ featuring the award winning COC Studio Jazz Ensemble & Lab Bands. The ‘Music of World War II’ fall concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, October 23, at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts...

Photographic Art of Joseph Jasik-Drdol Featured at Newhall Library
Sunday, Oct 18, 2015

The Old Town Newhall Library Community Room is currently featuring photographic art from Joseph Jasik-Drdol. Jasik-Drdol art can be viewed in many cities across Europe where he’s had several exhibitions. He was featured in a solo exhibit in June 2013 in Banska Bystrica in central Slovakia. This particular...

Oct. 22: An Evening with Tom Corbett at the REP
Friday, Oct 16, 2015

Thursday, October 22, 2015 General Admission $20 Members WMA, WMACC, SCVHS, FOHP, BASC $17   Repertory East Playhouse 24266 Main St, Newhall, CA 91321 Will Call & Doors Open 7:00 p.m. Concert 8:00 p.m.     Tom Corbett is a mandolin and guitar playing singer songwriter who has toured...

Oct. 23-24: Hart High Show Choir to Bring Broadway to Newhall

Hart High School Show Choir, an award-winning performance group, will hold its fall concerts at 7 p.m. on Oct. 23 and 24 in the Hart High auditorium. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $10 general admission. To purchase tickets in advance, contact Ms. Hart at ghart@hartdistrict.org. Tickets...

USA Today Picks Magic Mountain Fright Fest as Nation’s Best

[KHTS] – Six Flags Magic Mountain’s Fright Fest has been declared the best theme park Halloween event in the country by USA Today, and it will continue to be open this weekend. “It is such an honor to be recognized by our guests and fans for the efforts we have made these past five years to...

Academy Offers Grants for Filmmakers, Festivals
Thursday, Oct 15, 2015

The Academy announced Thursday the relaunch of its grants program, which provides financial support to qualifying film festivals, educational institutions and film scholars. Online applications are now being accepted for the 2016 FilmWatch, FilmCraft and Academy Film Scholars programs. FilmWatch grants...

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1918 - Box-office superstar William S. Hart promotes 4th series of Liberty Loan (World War I) bonds, which went on sale Sept. 28 [story]
William S. Hart
The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency’s Water Resources and Watershed Committee is holding a meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 9: SCV Water Resources, Watershed Committee Meeting
What could be more essential to our democracy than voting? It’s not just a civic duty—it’s your chance to directly influence the policies that shape our community.
Ken Striplin | Ready for Election Day!
LASD Sheriff Robert Luna and LASD Personnel Will Wear the LASD Pink Patch in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 
LASD Pink Patch in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Saugus Union School District is postponing its scheduled Asset Management Committee Meeting (7/11 Committee) in an effort to reformat the structure of the next meeting
SUSD Postpones Asset Management Committee Meeting
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced the release of new data dashboards that provide the public with unprecedented access to track the work being done to address homelessness in Los Angeles.
LAHSA Releases New Data Dashboards
California State University, Northridge’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences will host CSUN’s third annual BikeFest on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. BikeFest is free and open to the public.
CSUN Hosts Third Annual Bike Festival
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating a new case of locally acquired dengue in a resident of El Monte.
County Public Health Investigating Fifth Case of Dengue
The California Highway Patrol has been awarded $1.55 million in federal grant funding through the Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Education, Enforcement, and Awareness Program.
CHP Secures Federal Grant for Pedestrian, Cyclist Safety
While inflation rates have leveled off from their 2022 peak, high costs are still affecting the day-to-day lives of most people, according to California State University, Northridge marketing professor Mariam Beruchashvili.
As Inflation Persists, Consumers are Changing Behavior
The Valencia High School Freshman volleyball team recently showcased their talent and determination as the team claimed the championship title at the 2024 Sylmar Junior Varsity Volleyball Tournament.
Valencia High Freshman Volleyball Team Wins Sylmar JV Championship
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take precautions against diseases spread by mosquitoes after recording six deaths caused by West Nile virus and ongoing transmission in many regions of California.
California Tracking Increase in Diseases Spread by Mosquitoes
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
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