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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
Thursday: Meet the Authors at Valencia Library
Wednesday, Oct 8, 2014

The Friends of Santa Clarita Public Library is proud to present a free event on Thursday, Oct. 9, starting at 7 p.m. featuring Karen Mack and Jennifer Kaufman, co-authors of the sensational book “Freud’s Mistress.”  The author event will take place at the Valencia branch, located at 23743...

Oct. 24: Big Band Concert at the PAC
Monday, Oct 6, 2014

The Gary Urwin Jazz Orchestra is known as “a veritable who’s who among the Los Angeles area’s most accomplished studio and big band artists,” and it’s coming to the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons for one night only at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. Urwin, along with...

Call for Artists: To Exhibit at Town Center in 2015

The City of Santa Clarita Arts & Events Office  and the Santa Clarita Arts Commission are seeking artists or artist teams to design and display art exhibits of various types at the Westfield Valencia Town Center Art Space.  This is an opportunity for artists located in Los Angeles County.   PROJECT...

California Dreaming: Art Reception Wednesday in Newhall

You are invited to join the City of Santa Clarita’s City Council, Arts Commission, and Arts and Events Office for a reception celebrating the newest exhibit at the library titled California Dreaming.  Come and enjoy light appetizers, entertainment, and meet and talk to others that are excited about...

COC Theatre Season Opens with ‘Fuddy Meers’
Friday, Oct 3, 2014

The College of the Canyons Theatre Department will open its theatrical season by presenting Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire’s most popular comedy, “Fuddy Meers.” “Fuddy Meers” tells the story of Claire, who suffers from a rare form of amnesia that erases her memory whenever...

Oct. 25: Voodoo Carnevil to Benefit REP Theatre, Over 21 Only

[REP] – Step right up! Step right up! Step right up to The Voodoo Carnevil.  Presented by the Repertory East Playhouse together with Westfield, The Voodoo Carnevil is the most exclusive, adult only, costume gala to ever grace the fair city of Santa Clarita. We guarantee you have never been to...

Oct. 16: Meet the Artist Whose Work Hangs at CTG

An art exhibition began last week at Canyon Theater Guild featuring works of award-winning photographer Glen Glancy. An artist reception will be held Thursday, Oct. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artist and view the exhibit. Images will be on display for viewing now through...

Trautman, CalArts Alum & Planning Commissioner, to Give ARTree Talk
Thursday, Oct 2, 2014

We all know that sometimes you have to take art to the streets. Art was literally done on the street when artists converged in Old Town Newhall to do chalk drawings on Main Street. Diane Trautman joined in, not just to support art, but also to participate actively in the process. That’s the kind...

SCV Arts & Events: Fright Fest Starts Saturday
Wednesday, Sep 24, 2014

    Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Thursdays at Newhall 4th Annual Santa Clarita Music Festival September 26 & 27 21st annual Hart of the West Powwow & Native American Craft Fair Saturday September 27 & Sunday, September...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Helen Wheels, PapaFish

Congratulations to Chuck Strong and the SRBQ, who won the SCV Blues Society Battle of the Bands last weekend at the Sagebrush Cantina. Chuck and the guys will represent the SCV Blues Society at the 2015 International Blues Challenge battle of the bands in Memphis. Friday night, the Helen Wheels Band...

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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]
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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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