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1849 - Jayhawkers encounter Bennett-Arcan party in southern Utah; latter makes wrong decision, heads through Death Valley toward SCV [story]
William Manly


LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
July 17: Evening of Outlaw Western Music at the REP
Sunday, Jul 6, 2014

SCVTV PRESENTS THE OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES: AN EVENING WITH G.T. HURLEY Thursday, July 17, 2014 Doors and Will Call Open 7  PM Concert 8  PM Repertory Rep East Playhouse | 24266 Main St, Newhall, CA 91321   OutWest celebrates the 5th anniversary of our Concert Series and storefront. Kicking off...

Coming Up: Santa Clarita Arts & Events
Tuesday, Jul 1, 2014

  Arts Commission Public Meeting July 10, 6:30 pm Old Town Newhall Library – Community Room 24500 Main Street Santa Clarita, CA   91321 Upcoming Events City of Santa Clarita: Dive-in Movies July 11 – Monsters University July 25 – Despicable...

Thursdays @Newhall in July Start with Patriotic Art Slam
Monday, Jun 30, 2014

Uncle Sam Thursday, July 3 – 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Art SLAM will be celebrating the national holiday, Fourth of July, with patriotic art, photography, sculpture, and music.  Get your holiday started early along Main Street in Old Town Newhall, on July 3, from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Visit...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Jazz & Blues, Helen Wheels, more
Friday, Jun 27, 2014

On Friday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., the Valencia Jazz & Blues Concert Series street party at McBean Parkway and Town Center Drive features The Delgado Brothers. The legendary East L.A. blues band has played the Jazz & Blues series in years past, and they’ve starred “House Blend” on SCVTV....

New Kiddie Coaster in Revamped Bugs Bunny World Sets Record
Thursday, Jun 26, 2014

Six Flags Magic Mountain, the “Thrill Capital of the World,” has launched its record-setting 19th coaster with the official debut of Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers in the revitalized Bugs Bunny World. Anchoring the newly refurbished children’s area, Speedy Gonzales Hot Rod Racers features an action-packed...

Free Family Movies In Hart Park, June-August

The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with The Friends of Hart Park, is excited to presenting its second annual Summer Movies in the Park series. The community is invited to FREE Friday night movies, starting June 27 with the Academy Award-winning animated feature,...

New Oscar Rules: Music Members Can’t Lobby Each Other
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2014

The Board of Governors of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated regulations for how companies and individuals may market movies and achievements eligible for the 87th Academy Awards to Academy members.  The most significant changes affect the Music category. Music Branch members...

Academy Awards Packaging Jobs Available
Tuesday, Jun 24, 2014

Ever imagined becoming part of Hollywood’s biggest night? The Santa Clarita WorkSource Center nominates local movie buffs to apply for more than 100 positions as Assemblers to package DVDs for the Academy Awards. Interested applicants must complete an online application and submit resume at AdeccoUSA.com. Adecco...

SCV Wine Aficionado Writes E-Book
Monday, Jun 23, 2014

Santa Clarita Valley’s very own local wine writer for nearly a decade, Eve Bushman, has written a Kindle book for people new to wine, aficionados and those in the wine industry that just want to make sure they don’t make any faux pas while enjoying, or promoting the enjoyment of, wine. Over 1,500...

Bluegrass Quintet from Leona Valley to Debut on SCVTV
Friday, Jun 20, 2014

All Strings Attached, the all-acoustic vocal-instrumental quintet featuring members of the Shemanski family from Leona Valley makes its TV debut with a set of high-lonesome bluegrass classics on SCVTV’s “House Blend” show, hosted by Santa Clarita journalist Stephen K. Peeples and premiering Saturday,...

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1849 - Jayhawkers encounter Bennett-Arcan party in southern Utah; latter makes wrong decision, heads through Death Valley toward SCV [story]
William Manly
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
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