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1849 - Jayhawkers encounter Bennett-Arcan party in southern Utah; latter makes wrong decision, heads through Death Valley toward SCV [story]
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LOCAL ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
June 18: City Arts Commissioner to Give Talk at Library
Wednesday, Jun 11, 2014

What do Barry Manilow, Peter Drucker and Laurene Weste have in common? They have all collaborated with Dr. Michael Millar in his capacity as an accomplished professional bass trombonist, research consultant at Claremont Graduate University, and, of course, one of the founding members of the city’s...

May 17: Tryouts for Shakespeare Roles
Monday, Jun 9, 2014

The Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival is holding auditions for the annual Shakespeare in the Park series. This year’s production is “Cymbeline,” one of Shakespeare’s latest plays and one that is rarely produced. Some reference the play as having Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits, with scenes...

Odoriferous Art Slam Coming Thursday
Wednesday, Jun 4, 2014

Get ready to eat, dance and rock this June as the Thursdays @ Newhall event series, presented by Galpin Subaru, returns with the fourth installments of Art SLAM, J.A.M. Sessions and SENSES. On Thursday, the most fragrant Art SLAM of the year will showcase one of the culinary world’s most distinctive...

Coming: SCV Arts & Events

Upcoming Events Check out what’s happening soon in Santa Clarita! Canyon Theatre Guild Presents: Singin’ in the Rain through June 28 Thursdays at Newhall Art Slam – June 5 Jam Sessions – June 12 Senses – June 19 Santa Clarita Ballet presents Snow White –...

June 19: Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers in Concert
Tuesday, Jun 3, 2014

Marvin O’Dell Join us Thursday evening, June 19, for a night of award winning Western Swing music with the talented and engaging five-piece ensemble, the Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers. Leader Marvin O’Dell received two major awards this spring. In March, The Academy of Western Artists (AWA), presented...

Actor Says He Shoved Homophobic Heckler
Monday, Jun 2, 2014

SEE ALSO: Full Statement from the REP   [KHTS] – An altercation took place during Saturday’s show at the REP Theatre in Newhall after an audience member yelled “fag” twice during key scenes in the two-act performance, said Valencia resident John Lacy, who portrayed Big Daddy in the...

Confrontation Kills Cat on Roof

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the run of the Tennessee Williams’ drama “Cat On A Hot Tin Roof” at the Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall has been suspended and the show will not be completing its projected performance schedule. The show was originally scheduled to end June 14, however, an incident...

Grace Fest Combines Music, Worship at Central Park
Sunday, Jun 1, 2014

[KHTS] – The premiere Grace Fest SCV came to Central Park Saturday with the goal of bringing together Christian believers for a day of music and worship. “I want to tell people we’re not bringing churches together,” Barry McKeever, Grace Fest Event Coordinator, said. “We’re bringing the...

Hurricane Harbor Opens up the Pipelines
Wednesday, May 28, 2014

[KHTS] – Six Flags Hurricane Harbor’s newest thrill ride debuted over Memorial Day weekend. The water park invited VIP guests to the first official launch of the Bonzai Pipelines on Monday. “It was just a beautiful weekend to enjoy the waterpark,” said Hurricane Harbor Spokeswoman Sue Carpenter. Members...

June 3-4: COC Theatre Presents Series of Solo Shows
Monday, May 26, 2014

Susan Hinshaw Featuring two nights of original performances, the College of the Canyons theatre department will present a series of student created one-person shows during the 2014 ‘Solopalooza’ on June 3 and 4. “We are proud to once again offer audiences the opportunity to see the impressive level...

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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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