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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
SCV Entertainment Beat: No Small Children, Ugly Sweaters
Thursday, Dec 18, 2014

Friday night, The Vu in Newhall presents No Small Children – a band of “kick-a**, rockin’ chicks by night and schoolteachers by day,” according to their Facebook page. Lisa Parade, Nicola B. and Joanie Pimentel make a powerful noise that’s melodic and irreverent, and they’ll be playing tunes...

Santa Clarita Arts & Events Calendar (12-18-2014)

  Ongoing Events & Attraction Hours Six Flags Magic Mountain – Holiday in the Park Open weekends and holidays and every day from December 20 – January 4 Westfield Valencia Town Center Ice Skating through January 11 Mountasia Family Fun Center &...

‘The Interview’ Movie Won’t Be Screened in SCV
Wednesday, Dec 17, 2014

[KHTS] – Santa Clarita Valley residents hoping to see “The Interview” for its Christmas day premiere won’t have any local options, and perhaps none at all, theater officials and industry insiders said Wednesday. “We are not playing the movie here,” said Sarah Fish, manager at Edwards...

CSUN Prof’s Album Nominated for Grammy
Tuesday, Dec 16, 2014

California State University, Northridge Chicana/o studies professor Fermin Herrera is still beaming with pride a week after receiving word that an album he produced featuring vocals by his daughter, Ixya Herrera, has been nominated for a Grammy Award. “Voz Y Guitarra,” which also features work by...

CalArtians Nominated for Grammys
Monday, Dec 15, 2014

The 57th Annual Grammy Award nominations were announced on Dec. 5. Among the nominees are CalArtians John Luther Adams (Music BFA 73) and the LA-based percussion ensemble, Partch. Named for the 20th-century microtonal composer Harry Partch, the ensemble received two nominations for its album Plectra...

Jan. 22: Tumbleweed Rob & The Southwest Junction Take the REP Stage in Newhall

Tumbleweed Rob & The Southwest Junction has been lighting up the stage everywhere they go. As one of their devoted fans puts it, “The best ear candy in the world, and I’m not talking cheap jelly beans but the best sweet, savory, dark chocolate!” Rob Wolfskill The Southwest Junction With...

CSUN Prof Wins Best Director Award for Play
Friday, Dec 12, 2014

California State University, Northridge communication studies professor Amanda McRaven was presented with the best director Ovation Award last month for her direction of the play “The Pliant Girls” at the Fugitive Kind Live Theatre. The best in Southern California theater gathered to honor the 2014...

CalArts Animators Up for Golden Globes
Thursday, Dec 11, 2014

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced the Golden Globe nominees for its film and television awards at a ceremony in Beverly Hills early Thursday morning. Several CalArtians were recognized for their work in animation, with three of the five nominees in the Best Animated Feature category helmed...

KHTS Accepting Entries for Dec. 12 Holiday Lights Contest
Monday, Dec 8, 2014

KHTS, your Hometown Station, is seeking entries for the second annual Holiday Light Tour to be held Friday, Dec. 12. The annual contest is looking for streets and single family home entries that feature Christmas lights and holiday lights in the Santa Clarita Valley. To enter [CLICK HERE]. “We are...

Jan. 24: Next Meeting of New Arts Alliance

Arts Alliance Holds Organizational Meeting, Nov. 8th 2014 On November 8th, Arts Alliance members met to discuss the future role and goals of the Santa Clarita Arts Alliance. The meeting was attended by several independent artists as well as representatives from the Santa Clarita Artists Association,...

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2000 - Movie stuntman Richard Farnsworth, 2000 Newhall Walk of Western Stars inductee, and Dr. Robert Rockwell, first COC president, die on the same day [Farnsworth story] [Rockwell story]
Farnsworth-Rockwell
1970 - College of the Canyons' first on-campus classes held in portable buildings located just south of future Cougar Stadium [story]
portables
The Saugus Union School District Governing Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 8: SUSD Holds Public Hearing on Teachers’ Union Proposal
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures in the triple digits have been forecast for the Santa Clarita Valley Saturday, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7.
Excessive Heat Warning Predicts Triple Digit Temps for SCV
Eclipse Theatre LA presents Ray Bradbury’s "Something Wicked This Way Comes," an adaptation of the classic novel by the legendary science fiction and horror author, on select dates in October in Old Town Newhall.
‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’ at The Main
October is National Women's Small Business Month and to celebrate Los Angeles County Fifth District Superviser Kathryn Barger honored three Fifth District small business owners at the Board of Supervisors meeting held Tuesday, Oct. 1.
Barger Honors Posh Sweets During Women’s Small Business Month
Dr. Jason Wright, an astronomy and astrophysics professor at Penn State, will present “Intelligent Ways to Search for Extraterrestrials” at the College of the Canyons Fall 2024 Star Party on Friday, Nov. 1.
Nov. 1: COC 2024 Fall Star Party at Canyon Country Campus
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 Issues Vote by Mail Ballots
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
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