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1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]

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May 21: Hart High School’s Annual Spring Concert

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Hart High School’s Regiment Band will be holding its annual Spring Concert Tuesday, May 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the Hart High School Auditorium. Admission is free. This year, the band will be featuring music by pop and rock artists including Coldplay and Queen. They will also be performing contemporary...

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May 17-June 5: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Here is the list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for Friday, May 17 – Wednesday, June 5: The Universe (101) The MAIN Friday, May 17, 8:00 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 3:00 p.m. Only three shows left for Cavort Theatre’s newest work “The Universe (101).” The show...

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Yoga Kula Festival to Benefit Hart Park, Bridge to Home, SCV Youth Project

The 2nd Annual Yoga Kula Festival will take place Saturday, June 1, from 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Kula means community. Once again we come together as community, enjoying a beautiful day of yoga & more. As we embrace the beauty of our community, we rise together to support those in need. So,...

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Longtime CalArts Faculty Member James Benning Debuts Santa Barbara Exhibit

The Museum of Contemporary Art Santa Barbara (MCASB) presents the West Coast solo debut of James Benning: Quilts, Cigarettes & Dirt (Portraits of America), which runs from Thursday, May 16 to Sunday, July 14. Curated by MCASB Executive Director and Chief Curator Abaseh Mirvali, the exhibition offers...

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Newhall Resident Selected as Finalist for National Bread Competition

Merry Graham of Newhall has been selected as a finalist for the National Festival of Breads. A panel of judges has selected the recipes, including one from Newhall resident Merry Graham, that will be represented in the sixth National Festival of Breads, sponsored by Red Star Yeast, King Arthur Flour...

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May 22: Valencia High Music Department’s Spring Concert

The Valencia High School Music Department invites audiences to experience the many exhilarating performances at the annual Spring Concert on Wednesday, May 22nd at the VHS theater at 7:00 p.m. The concert will feature vibrant performances from the wind ensemble and symphonic band performing music from...

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June 22: Foster Care, Foster-Adoption Parent Resource Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Foster care and foster-adoption are meaningful ways for individuals and couples to fulfill their dream of parenting. There are approximately 64,000 children in foster care in California. Los Angeles County’s foster care population exceeds 21,000 children with 200 foster children waiting to be connected...

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Grammy Winner Patti Austin to Perform at CSUN’s Teenage Drama Workshop

Grammy Award-winning artist Patti Austin, known for her R&B, pop and jazz music, will perform at a benefit concert to support California State University, Northridge’s Teenage Drama Workshop (TADW) later this month. The Scholarship Benefit Concert will take place on Friday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m....

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May 29: Senior Center Scholar Series, ‘The Underground Railroad’

The Bella Vida SCV Senior Center is happy to present its Scholar Series: The Underground Railroad – a Lesson in Courage. The event will take place Wednesday, May 29, from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., in Room H of the Bella Vida SCV Senior Center, located at 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita, 91351. Freedom...

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May 19: Ice Station Valencia Open House

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Ice Station Valencia will hold its annual Open House on Sunday, May 19, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The event will include free ice skating, free snow play, free hot chocolate, a raffle, and prizes. It will also give attendees a glimpse of the programs offered at the Ice Station. Ice Station Valencia...

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NORAD Ready to Track Santa’s Flight for 69th Year NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe delivering presents to children.	Last Chance to ‘Let It Glow, Let it Glow, Let It Glow’ The Santa Clarita Valley is ablaze with holiday lights and displays. Here are few of the most popular spots to see the lights. Some displays wrap up on Christmas night, others will run through New Year’s Day. See them before they are turned off until next year.	L.A. County Sheriff’s Department Awarded $2.2M Grant to Increase Safety on Roads The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will increase patrols throughout the community and provide other traffic safety programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on roads.	Public Health Confirms Human H5 Bird Flu Case in L.A. County The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a human case of H5 bird flu in an adult who was exposed to livestock infected with H5 Bird flu at a worksite.	CalArtian Filmmakers Premiere Works at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025 The International Film Festival Rotterdam unveiled the first highlights of its 54th edition, set to take place in the Netherlands from Jan. 30 to Feb. 9. Among the lineup are world premieres by two filmmakers who graduated from California Institue of the Arts.	SCV Water Announces ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship Established in honor of the late Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach, a past Association of California Water Agencies president, Santa Clarita Valley Water vice president and longtime local, the 2025/26 Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship application is available.
Volunteer for the 2025 Greater L.A. Homeless Count On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the city of Santa Clarita will partner with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and the local nonprofit Bridge to Home for the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.	L.A. County Secures $1M Grant to Bolster Beach Resilience Los Angeles County will receive $1 million from the California Ocean Protection Council to advance coastal resilience efforts to protect the county’s iconic beaches from climate change-accelerated erosion threats, the Department of Beaches and Harbors has announced.	Ken Striplin \| Fourth Year of the SC2025 Strategic Plan The new year is just around the corner and with the change of the calendar, we will be in the homestretch of the city’s Strategic Plan, Santa Clarita 2025 (SC2025).	FYI Holds Annual Holiday Party for Local Foster Youth Fostering Youth Independence held its annual holiday celebration for all the organization’s local foster youth and allies.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 23) 1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]	Today in SCV History (Dec. 22) 1905 - County buys property to build Newhall Jail (now next to city's Old Town Newhall Library) [story]
Today in SCV History (Dec. 21) 1910 - Newhall (Auto) Tunnel opens, bypassing Beale's Cut [story]	Santa Clarita Seeks Applicants for Summer Lifeguard Jobs The city of Santa Clarita is seeking enthusiastic individuals with a passion for swimming, exceptional customer service and community engagement to join the lifeguard team.	Jan. 1: California State Parks First Day Hikes California State Parks is calling all outdoor enthusiasts to step into the new year with a breath of fresh air. On Wednesday, Jan. 1, State Parks will host its highly anticipated First Day Hikes, offering over 90 guided hikes at more than 70 of California’s most iconic and breathtaking parks.	Dec. 21: Residential No Burn Day in Santa Clarita Valley The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Saturday, Dec. 21, for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.	Public Health Warns Against Consuming Raw Milk The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is urging residents to avoid consuming or feeding to their pets raw milk due to the ongoing spread of H5 bird flu in dairy cows.	Feb. 3: Deadline for Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Vendors Applications The Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival is hosting a call for vendors for its return April 12 and 13, 2025.
Protect the Most Vulnerable from COVID-19 this Holiday Season The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is reminding residents to remain vigilant as the holidays approach and to use the preventive tools available to protect the county’s most vulnerable populations from COVID-19.	Jan. 18: Zonta Lifeforward Workshop ‘All About Communication’ The Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley will host a free Lifeforward workshop "All About Communication" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Valencia United Methodist Church, 25718 McBean Parkway. Valencia, CA 91355.	Jan. 14: InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship Start the new year off with a InfluenceHER Building Transformative Mutual Mentorship meeting Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Kindred Spirits, 24510 Town Center Drive Valencia, CA 91355.	Ondré Seltzer \| SCVEDC Celebrates 15 Years in 2025	CalArtians Among Sundance 2025 Lineup The Sundance Institute has unveiled the eagerly anticipated program for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, the country’s premier stage for independent cinema.	Kathryn Barger \| Keeping Up With Kathryn Every year at my Foster Youth Holiday Party, it seems like the presents and kids’ smiles get bigger and bigger!