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1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Hart Teacher to Star in Play at The Odyssey
Wednesday, May 27, 2015

A Hart High School theater arts teacher, who is also an actor, will be starring in an upcoming play at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. Brent Christensen will be starring in a new production, “Oedipus Machina,” opening at the Odyssey on May 30 and will run through July 26. Christensen has worked...

Elks Lodge to Host Car Show and Chili Cook-Off
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

The annual Elks Lodge Car Show and Chili Cook-Off returns to town on Saturday, June 6 for a day filled with fun and familial activities. With a free admission, the community will have access to- the chili cook-off, boutique, a photo booth, live music, bake sale, and car show. Food for purchase including...

African Dance and Drums Coming to Old Town Newhall

Old Town Newhall clears its floor for the artistic and musical duet event ArtSlam and JAM Session once again on June 4 at 6 p.m. Starting on the first Thursday of every month from March to October, the multicultural and creative evening brings several performances and open art galleries for the public...

Santa Clarita Master Chorale to Feature Stephen Schwartz May 31
Monday, May 25, 2015

[KHTS] – The Santa Clarita Master Chorale will feature the music, and a special appearance, by composer Stephen Schwartz in “Defying Gravity,” the last concert of the Chorale’s 2014-15 season. Schwartz, the Academy Award and Grammy Award –winning Broadway composer of “Wicked” and other...

ArtTree Brings Animator to Speaker Series
Friday, May 22, 2015

The ArtTree Speaker Series is back and featuring animator, Javier Barboza, next Thursday at the Old Town Newhall Library. Artists often bring multiple elements to their work. Javier Barboza applies elements of graffiti, sign language, hand-drawings and iconic images to his mixed-media process of 3-D...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Rock Universe at Vincenzo’s, Helen Wheels at Town Center Drive, more
Thursday, May 21, 2015

Friday is “Rock Universe” night at Vincenzo’s on Lyons in Newhall. This week, the lineup features original material by local singer-songwriter Jessye Rian Jennings and progressive rock band Sovereign. Later, Sovereign keyboardist Dennis Atlas will debut his new Pink Floyd-Deep Purple tribute band,...

DryTown Water Park Reopens Saturday

The City of Palmdale’s DryTown Water Park will celebrate its 10th year of operations when it opens for the 2015 season this Saturday, May 23 at 11 a.m. Photo Courtesy of DryTown Facebook page. “It’s hard to believe that it’s been decade now that DryTown’s been open,” said DryTown Manager...

Hurricane Harbor to Host Special Olympics Polar Plunge Event

It’s not often that you’ll see super heroes, uniform-clad deputy sheriffs and even Jack Sparrow sprinting together toward chilly waters all with the goal of raising money for Special Olympics. However, the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Polar Plunge is right around the corner...

Schedule Released for Palmdale Summer Bus Excursions

The City of Palmdale’s has announced its schedule of summer bus excursions to various fun-filled locations and events throughout Southern California. Registration is available at www.cityofpalmdale.org/playpalmdale, or at the recreation and culture office, 38260 10th St. East, open Monday through Thursday...

Farmers Market is Back at the Valencia Town Center
Wednesday, May 20, 2015

[KHTS] – The weekly Valencia farmer’s market Town Center Farmer’s Market is set to return to Town Center Drive this Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m., event officials said. The outdoor market has continued to grow in popularity with SCV residents shopping for locally grown fresh and organic produce...

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The city of Santa Clarita will present the cult classic, The Rocky Horror Picture Show weekend showings from Friday, Oct. 25 - Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Centre, 20880 Centre Pointe Parkway, Saugus, CA 91350.
Oct. 25-27: Rocky Horror Picture Show Weekend Showing at the Centre
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 8, in open session beginning at 6 p.m.
Oct. 8: Council to Hold Public Hearing on Tesoro Del Valle Project Changes
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger recently honored Donna Deutchman, the retired Chief Executive Officer of Homes 4 Families, a non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to helping veterans and their families attain affordable housing
Barger Honors Retired CEO of Homes 4 Families
The award-winning Hart High School dance team is hosting a youth clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2-4:30 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The event is open to boys and girls ages 4-18 and no previous dance experience is required.
Oct. 12: Hart High Dance Team Hosts Youth Clinic
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk has announced Voters can expect to start receiving their ballots for the Nov. 5 General Election in the mail within the next few days.
L.A. County Vote by Mail Ballots Being Issued Now
The United States Department of Justice has announced federal and local law enforcement have arrested 42 members and associates of the SFV Peckerwoods, a San Fernando Valley-based white supremacist street gang, on a 76-count federal grand jury indictment.
Canyon Country Woman Charged in Federal Indictment
The Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra presents "Young Stars and Old Masters," Sunday, Oct. 13 2-4 p.m. at Canyon High School Performing Arts Center, 19300 Nadal St., Santa Clarita, 91351.
Oct. 13:  Santa Clarita Symphony Orchestra ‘Young Stars, Old Masters’
1900 - Pico oil driller Alex Mentry (as in Mentryville) succumbs to typhoid fever at California Hospital in Los Angeles [story]
Alex Mentry
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for leadership in the business community and their dedicated service to America.
Nov. 7: Salute to Patriots Nominations Now Open
The family of Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer in partnership with the American Red Cross presents the Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive on Monday, Oct. 7.
Oct. 7: Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Memorial Blood Drive
The city of Santa Clarita announces the return of the second annual Pet Adoption Week, Monday, Oct. 7-Saturday, Oct. 12.
City Waives Adoption Fees for Pet Adoption Week
The Sable Movie Ranch, located near the intersection of Sand Canyon and Placerita Canyon Roads has been listed for sale at $35 million.
Sable Movie Ranch Listed for $35M
As fall approaches, the city of Santa Clarita is gearing up for its most anticipated season of the year.
Jason Gibbs | Explore Events at Santa Clarita Community Centers
On behalf of Q2 Solutions, IQVIA Laboratories invites members of the Santa Clarita Valley business community to the Grand Opening ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9-10:30 a.m.
Oct. 9: Q2 Solutions Grand Opening, Site Tour
California Institute of the Arts has announced the death of Robert J. Fitzpatrick, 84, (1940-2024), CalArt’s second president, who died on Sept. 30.
Robert Fitzpatrick, CalArts’ Second President Dies at 84
For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award.
SCV Water Wins Fifth Consecutive U.S. EPA WaterSense Excellence Award
College of the Canyons women's soccer opened the Western State Conference, South Division portion of its schedule Tuesday, Oct. 1, with a 2-0 victory over visiting Glendale College.
COC Women’s Soccer Starts Conference, 2-0 Over Glendale
The College of the Canyons Athletic Department and Associated Student Government are inviting students, staff and community members to attend the 2024 Homecoming Celebration on Thursday, Oct. 17 at Cougar Stadium.
Oct. 17: All Invited to COC Homecoming at Cougar Stadium
The California Department of Public Health, in coordination with local health partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is investigating a possible human case of H5N1 bird flu
CDPH Investigating Possible Human Case of Bird Flu
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
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