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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
SCV Entertainment Beat
Thursday, Jun 19, 2014

Dave Mason The big reveal of the week was the artist lineup for the 10th annual season at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons. Among the 2014-2015 headliners – Dave Mason of Traffic, Arlo Guthrie, Mavis Staples, LeAnn Rimes and Bobby McFerrin. Tickets go on sale Monday,...

Things to Do in Santa Clarita
Wednesday, Jun 18, 2014

  Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Valencia Jazz and Blues – Friday Nights June 20-July 25 (dark July 4) Lori Andrews JazHarp Quartet- June 20 Delgado Brothers- June 27 Jim Gibson- July 11 Tom Nolan Band- July 18 Doña Oxford- July 25 Thursdays...

Genevive Caleja Crowned Miss SCV
Monday, Jun 16, 2014

[KHTS] – The 35th Miss Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Pageant, “The Magic of the Crown,” enthroned new regional queens and princesses Saturday night at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on the campus of College of the Canyons. A preliminary pageant held Friday evening narrowed the...

June 13: GO Jazz at West Ranch High
Thursday, Jun 12, 2014

Bob Babko Add a little Jazz to your Friday evening by attending the GO Jazz Summer Prelude Concert on June 13 at West Ranch High School. Golden Oak Adult School is presenting the concert, which featrures Big Band Jazz directed by Bob Babko. Tickets are $10 general admission and $5 for students and seniors...

SCV Entertainment Beat: Jazz & Blues Friday

Tony Galla Friday night from 7 to 9:30, the Valencia Jazz and Blues Concert Series returns to Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway, on the street outside the Hyatt Valencia. The summer series launches with the Tony Galla Band featuring “House Blend” favorite Sara Niemietz and Mark LeVang. It’s an...

CalArtians Edit Wikipedia to ‘Broaden Scope of Art Coverage’

Unforgetting L.A. edit-a-thons create Wikipedia articles for artists and aspects of cultural history overlooked in the online encyclopedia. Organized by California Institute of the Arts’ online magazine East of Borneo, edit-a-thon volunteers work from a crowd sourced list of topics to build a more...

June 19 Senses: British Invasion in Newhall

Experience the phenomenon of music groups like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who at the British Invasion-themed Senses on Thursday, June 19, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Rock out to the rebellious tunes of young British groups as their music comes to life with high-energy variety dance band, The...

Exhibit Features Artwork by City Staffers

The City of Santa Clarita is showcasing two brand new art exhibits entitled “After Hours: Creative Pursuits of City Staff” and “The Souls of Hope Project” now on display in the First Floor Gallery at City Hall. “The After Hours: Creative Pursuits of City Staff” is an exhibit featuring pieces...

‘Endangered’ Art on Display Through July 11

The City of Santa Clarita recently unveiled a new art exhibit, “Endangered and Endeared: A Retrospective of the Art of Diane Bruckner in Memoriam,” on display through July 11, 2014 in the Community Room at the Old Town Newhall Library.  Bruckner was a local artist who won numerous awards for her...

Miss SCV Pageant Friday-Saturday at COC

[KHTS] – The Miss Santa Clarita Valley Scholarship Pageant, “The Magic of the Crown,” will crown new regional queens and princesses Saturday at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center on the campus of College of the Canyons. The 2013 royal court, Miss Santa Clarita Valley Kelsie Leach, Mrs....

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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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