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1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
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May 11: LACoFD Countywide Open House; Fire Explorer Program
Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), including those in the Santa Clarita Valley, will be holding an open house as part of its Countywide Fire Service Day. The countywide open house will take place Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. In addition to the countywide open house,...

June 26: VIA’s Cocktails & Conversation with Kathryn Barger

Join the Valley Industry Association (VIA) for a special Cocktails & Conversation event hosting Los Angeles County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, Wednesday, June 26, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Valencia Country Club, located at 27330 Tourney Road, Santa...

May 7: Farewell Concert in Honor of Placerita Junior High’s Kathryn Spula

Join the Hart Regiment Band & Colorguard on Tuesday, May 7, for a farewell concert celebrating Kathryn Spula’s 37 years of dedication to directing music at Placerita Junior High School. The concert will be joyous trip down memory lane featuring performances by the Placerita Junior High Music...

May 11: Wild for Animals Too/We Hart Animal Art Fundraiser

This weekend in Newhall, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC) will hold a special fundraiser to benefit the Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation. Wild for Animals Too: We Hart Animal Art Exhibit and Auction will take place on Saturday, May 11, at 5:00 p.m. at William...

May 17: ‘A Trip to the Zoo’ Concert at New SCV Senior Center

The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center’s Silvertone Singers, under the direction of John Swinford, present, “A Trip to the Zoo” Concert, Friday, May 17, from 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The concert will be held in the Grand Banquet Hall of the new Bella Vida SCV Senior Center, located...

May 3 – 9: Santa Clarita Arts Calendar
Thursday, May 2, 2019

Here is a list of Santa Clarita arts-related events for the week of Friday, May 3 – Thursday, May 9: CalArts World Music and Dance Festival 2019 California Institute of the Arts Friday, May 3, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, Noon to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, May 5, Noon to 10:00 p.m. The 2019...

May 3: Support Blue Star Ranch by Attending Pilot Taping of ‘The Hustler’

Enjoy the pilot taping of the television show, “The Hustler,” on Friday May 3, at Sylmar Studio, and help raise money for Blue Star Ranch. Must be at least 18-years-old to attend. Taping times: (1) Check in prior to 1:00 p.m. Tapes from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (2) Check in prior to...

Wanderlust Exhibit at SCAA Gallery Opens Friday

Santa Clarita Artists Association’s show, Wanderlust, opens Friday, May 3, with a free reception and chance to meet the artists from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The exhibit will run until June 30, 2019. Nineteen local artists members will be exhibiting their latest collections in a variety of...

Local Artist Laurie Morgan to Hold One-Woman Show Beginning in June

The public is invited to attend Laurie Morgan’s solo art show, Castles, Cottages and Countryside, at FastFrame throughout the month of June. There will be an artist’s reception Saturday, June 8 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The exhibit, “Castles, Cottages and Countryside,” includes...

City to Host Multiple Bike-Themed Events in Honor of National Bike Month
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019

May is National Bike Month, and you’re invited to celebrate locally with free bike-themed events hosted by the city of the Santa Clarita throughout the entire month. On Saturday, May 11, cyclists of all ages and experience levels are invited to ride together and explore the city of Santa Clarita’s...

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The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station has issued the following traffic alerts: Due to heavy rains, the westbound right lane is closed on Soledad Canyon Road between Camp Plenty Road and Langside Avenue.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Issues Traffic Alert on Soledad Canyon Road
Fostering Youth Independence’s recent Charlie Brown Holiday party was attended by dozens of local foster youth and their volunteer Allies.
Fostering Youth Independence Hosts Holiday PJ Party
The National Weather Service as issued the following alerts for the Santa Clarita Valley. Flood Watch until Dec. 26, 4 p.m. PST, High Wind Warning until Dec. 25, 3 p.m. PST.
NWS Issues Flood Watch for SCV Through Friday
1852 - Acton gold mine owner & California Gov. Henry Tifft Gage born in New York [story]
Henry Gage
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is urging residents to remain vigilant as a powerful storm system moves through Los Angeles County, bringing periods of heavy rain and rapidly changing conditions.
Barger Urges Residents to Stay Alert, Follow Evacuation Orders
Thirteen suspects were arrested, and more than $800,000 in stolen merchandise was recovered following a coordinated, multi-agency operation targeting an organized retail theft network operating across Northern California.
CHP Makes Multiple Arrests Made in Statewide Organized Retail Theft Investigation
The California State Transportation Agency today announced a new joint effort by two of its departments, the Department of Motor Vehicles and California Highway Patrol, to curb excessive speeding and prevent deadly crashes.
Pilot Program to Crack Down on Extreme Speeding
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to heat up the holiday season at the Holiday Spice Salsa Edition on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Canyon Country Community Center, located at 18410 Sierra Highway Santa Clarita, CA 91351.
Dec. 27: Holiday Spice Salsa Edition at Canyon Country Community Center
1965 - Signal newspaper owner Scott Newhall shows up for a duel (of words) with rival Canyon Country newspaper publisher Art Evans, who no-shows and folds his paper soon after [story]
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As winter storms enter Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control urges pet owners to take necessary precautions in light of the significant storms expected to last for five days.
DACC Urges Pet Owners to Prioritize Safety Ahead of Storm
Brayden Miner scored 31 points and Rylan Starr had 24 as The Master's University men's basketball team crushed Bethesda University 145-59 The MacArthur Center.
Season’s Best Offensive Performance Leads TMU Over Bethesda
From surprise Santa arrivals to stacks of gifts waiting for young hands, the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley delivered holiday cheer on a large scale this season, reaching hundreds of children and teens throughout the Santa Clarita Valley, including Clubhouses in Canyon Country, Newhall, Val Verde and Castaic.
Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley Spreads Holiday Cheer
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Santa Clarita, embraced a cherished maritime tradition in a uniquely festive way, celebrating a symbolic christening of its Rose Parade float with a ceremonial break of a bottle of Pantalones Organic Tequila.
Princess Cruises Christens Star Princess Tournament of Roses Float
The Golden Globes have ushered in awards season with the announcement of the 2026 nominees across 28 categories. Among this year’s contenders is Pixar’s "Elio," which earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture – Animated.
CalArtian-Directed ‘Elio’ Nominated for 2026 Golden Globe
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather" warning for the Santa Clarita Valley and Southern California.
NWS Issues Flood, High Wind Warnings for SCV, Southland
Detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit are asking for the public’s help locating at-Risk missing person Drew Barrick Russell.
LASD Asks for Help Locating Missing Santa Clarita Man
1997 - Five bodies found during grading of Northlake development in Castaic; determined to be Jenkins graveyard [story]
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Old Town Newhall Public Library will host "Spice Travels," Friday, Jan. 2, 9:15-9:30 a.m. at 24500 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Jan. 2: Explore Global Cuisine with ‘Spice Travels ‘ at Newhall Library
The California Highway Patrol encourages the public to “brake” the habit of speeding this holiday season. The CHP will launch a Holiday Enforcement Period starting at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 25.
Dec. 24-25: CHP Launches Holiday Enforcement Period
Volunteers are needed to help clear brush and restore the tread from the existing lower Gates and Twister trails 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 27.
Dec. 27: Volunteers Needed for SCV Trail Users Workday
Join InfluenceHER's "Redefining Happiness, a Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman," 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16 at the Venue Valencia.
Jan. 16: InfluenceHER- Redefining Happiness, A Candid Conversation for the Modern Woman
The Santa Clarita Public Library system has announced that all library branches will close at 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 24, and remain closed on Christmas Day, Thursday, Dec. 25, in observance of Christmas.
Santa Clarita Public Library Holiday Hours
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in water resource-related fields are invited to apply for the 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. “Jerry” Gladbach Scholarship, offered by the Association of California Water Agencies in partnership with SCV Water. Applications are now being accepted through March 1, 2026.
SCV Water Announces 2026/27 ACWA Edward G. ‘Jerry’ Gladbach Scholarship
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