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


The Jane S. Pinheiro Interpretive Center at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve will be open March 1st – Mother’s Day (May 14th), from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. weekends. The Interpretive Center offers wildlife and wildflower displays, a gallery of Jane S. Pinheiro’s detailed watercolor paintings, an orientation video, and a gift shop featuring unique wildflower-themed items.

Bloom peak and duration is unpredictable, but generally late March/early April is the best bloom, with a mosaic of color that changes daily. Poppies open up on nice days but they curl up if it’s windy or cold, so visitors are advised to check the weather forecast before arriving. Wildflower updates and photos will be posted weekly throughout the season at www.parks.ca.gov and www.Facebook.com/PoppyReserve, or call (661) 724-1180 for recorded updates.

Admission is $10 per vehicle, $9 with a senior 62 and older on board, or $5 with a California State Parks Disabled Discount Card. Please note that dogs are not allowed, with the exception of trained service animals. All flowers and park features are protected and may not be picked or collected, and visitors must stay on trails at all times.

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41 Comments

  1. Bev Wright says:

    Carla Terrell-Salamat

  2. Tamara Wahl says:

    Eliana Mejia Velásquez

  3. D.j. Smetana says:

    Should be a good bloom this year ??

  4. Steve Miller says:

    I hope I can get the family to visit this year.

  5. Celine Fobo says:

    Tara Fobo girl let’s have a photo shoot here!

  6. Judi Beranek Corfino

  7. Yeni Estrada says:

    Maddy Salinas, short road trip waiting to happen. Picking and some wine will make it complete ????

  8. Can we go see this??? Joel Lundbergh

  9. Ashley Manzo says:

    Clarissa Marie Lozano we should go!!

  10. Candice Coia says:

    Felicia Coia I want to go this year!

  11. Jaime G. Photography Jaime Gonzalez Let’s go! I haven’t been since I was a kid.

  12. Tandy Bichon says:

    Should be beautiful!

  13. Pat Douglas, Jim Allen

  14. That is alot of orange

  15. Love love poppies!!

  16. Jill Ivie says:

    Mish I went with my Mom and a friend when I was probably 12. It was the best day. I had a little camera and there were next to no other people. I remember it like yesterday. You need to go! Jill

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEADLINES
Monday, Dec 22, 2025
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.
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
Sunday, Dec 21, 2025
The weather might not be "frightful" yet, but Santa Clarita Valley residents may experience a soggy and cold Christmas Day this year. Rain is expected in the SCV beginning Tuesday, Dec. 23 in the evening and continuing into Friday, Dec. 26
Friday, Dec 19, 2025
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Santa Clarita Valley residents need to put down the yule log and refrain from all residental wood burning fires on Friday, Dec. 19.

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