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DMV: Let Your Summer Sizzle with a REAL ID
Wednesday, Jul 5, 2023

About 16 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 181,019 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data. No need to wait for the federal enforcement date of May 7, 2025, that requires a REAL ID or other federally approved document to board flights within...

LASD Investigates Deputy Involved Shooting in Santa Clarita

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deputy involved shooting. The incident was reported Tuesday, July 4, at approximately 11:40 p.m., in the 24200 Block of Arch Street, Santa Clarita. Santa Clarita Station deputies...

Trophy Winners Announced for SCV Fourth of July Parade
Tuesday, Jul 4, 2023

The 91st Anniversary of the SCV Fourth of July Parade with the theme “Celebrating America’s Independence the SCV Way: Live, Work, Play” rolled along the streets of Old Town Newhall to large crowds on the morning of July 4. At 9 a.m. the parade entries began the march down Main Street starting...

Aug. 11-Sept. 3: ‘The Andrews Brothers’ Musical

“The Andrews Brothers” is a jukebox musical featuring 30 songs with the music of an entire generation. This musical is a valentine to the heroes of World War II. Produced by Olive Branch Theatricals and Raising the Curtain Foundation, performances will take place Aug. 11-Sept. 3 at the historic...

July 16: Volunteers Sought for CERT Simulation Drill

Volunteers are being sought to act as injured survivors to create a “real-world” disaster scenario. This event is the final skills assessment for the 21-hour CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Program, where class participants will demonstrate the response skills they have learned....

July 22-Aug. 13: CTG Presents ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Santa Clarita PAC

The Canyon Theatre Guild will present “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons for eight performances on Saturdays and Sundays July 22-Aug. 13. “Fiddler on the Roof” is the famed musical with music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon...

‘Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art’ at The MAIN

The MAIN in Old Town Newhall will host a captivating and thought-provoking exhibition by artist Sherif Hakeem, titled “Saving Endangered Wildlife Through Fine Art.” The exhibition will run from July 31 to Aug. 29 showcasing Hakeem’s exquisite hyper-realistic fine art portraits of vulnerable and...

Celebrate the Fourth with Patriotism, Pancakes, Parade, Pyrotechnics
Monday, Jul 3, 2023

The Santa Clarita Valley will enjoy a patriotic Fourth of July beginning with the annual Rotary Club of Santa Clarita Valley Pancake Breakfast at 6:30 a.m. The breakfast, offered until the parade starts at 9 a.m. will cost $10, with children under 12 eating free. You can find the pancakes at Sixth and...

Quick Reaction Force Returns to Fight 2023 SoCal Wildfires

Under a new contract with Southern California Edison, a fleet of firefighting helitankers, pilots and support crews, known as the Quick Reaction Force, will continue to suppress wildfires across Southern California through the rest of the year. Southern California Edison has sponsored the Quick Reaction...

Wilk Taps American Family Funding as Small Business of the Month

Just before the Fourth of July holiday, California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) recognized Fred Arnold and Santa Clarita-based mortgage company American Family Funding, as Senate District 21’s Small Business of the Month for the month of July. “Fred is a natural leader, who brings a positive...

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1933 - Atholl McBean elected president of The Newhall Land and Farming Company [link]
Atholl McBean
The American Red Cross continues to experience a national blood emergency as remnants of Hurricane Debby and other severe weather events across the country have further complicated efforts to rebuild the nation’s blood supply.
Severe Weather Strains Red Cross Blood Supply
The Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation has announced registration is open for the annual Principal for a Day fundraising event to be held on Thursday, Oct. 3.
Oct. 3: SCV Education Foundation Principal for a Day
Five athletes from the Santa Clarita Valley have participated in their first USA Water Polo Junior Olympics Water Polo Tournament. The athletes participated at the event held at the end of July in the San Francisco Bay area.
SCV Water Polo Players Compete in USA Water Polo Junior Olympics
Registration is open for fall youth sports classes at the Castaic Sports Complex for $25.
Registration Open for Castaic Sports Complex Fall 2024 Youth Sports Classes
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will celebrate a grand opening ribbon cutting at Aroma Ramen at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11.
Sept. 11: Aroma Ramen Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
The Cleveland Guardians have signed Golden Valley High School standout Scott Barlow to a one-year contract as a relief pitcher.
Golden Valley Alum Scott Barlow Signs with Cleveland Guardians
The Los Angeles County Public Works has advised Santa Clarita Valley residents that road work is currently scheduled 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Santiago Road between Sierra Highway and Soledad Canyon Road in Acton through Friday, Sept. 6.
Road Construction in Acton Thru Sept. 6
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance have announced its Hispanic Heritage Celebration – Awards and Networking Reception, is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. at Hart & Main in downtown Newhall.
Sept. 18: Latino Business Alliance Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of four productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Aug. 26 to Friday, Aug. 30.
Four Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
1873 - Vasquez gang raids Tres Pinos (San Benito Co.); hotelier is killed, for which Vasquez later hangs [story]
Vasquez
Princess Cruises, headquartered in Valencia, has announced its largest summer Caribbean cruise season ever for 2026, with two ships, Regal Princess and Caribbean Princess, departing from Ft. Lauderdale/Port Everglades and Port Canaveral respectively.
Princess Cruises Announces Expanded 2026 Caribbean Season
Tickets are available for purchase for the Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performance scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons.
Sept. 14: Tickets Available for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
The Governing Board of the Saugus Union School District approved Resolution 2024-2025 #15 in a special meeting held on Thursday, Aug. 1 ordering a school facilities bond measure be placed on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot.
SUSD to Host Community Meetings on Facility Needs
1916 - Woodrow Wilson signs act creating National Park Service; its first director is Stephen T. Mather, who made his fortune with the Santa Clarita Valley's borax mine and envisioned & put his own money into forming the Park Service [story]
Stephen Mather
The Youth Grove is a solemn place within Central Park where pillars shaped like tree stumps circle around a center monument.
Ken Striplin | Remembering Young Lives Lost
Marching On, a barbeque and live music fundraiser to benefit the Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative will be held Saturday, Spet. 21.
Sept. 21: Marching On BBQ, Music Fundraiser for Veteran Collaborative
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will host a Health and Wellness lecture "Supporting Grandparents Who are Raising Their Grandchildren" Wednesday, Aug. 28 1-2 p.m.
Aug. 28: SCV Senior Center ‘Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren’
The Samuel Dixon Family Health Center has installed its 2024-25 board of directors.
Samuel Dixon Family Health Center Installs 2024-25 Board
The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative which has been providing services to veterans, active-duty military and their families since 2018 from an office on Lyons Avenue in Santa Clarita has moved to a new location.
Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative Moves to New Home
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center will host the Bella Vida Needlecraft Group Boutique Friday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Senior Center Courtyard at 27180 Golden Valley Road, Santa Clarita CA, 91350.
Sept. 6: Bella Vida Needlecraft Group Boutique
Beginning Thursdays, Aug. 29 through Dec. 19 from 10 a.m. - Noon, ARTree Community Arts Center will host Acrylic Painting Technique Classes for ages 18 and up.
Acrylic Painting Technique Classes at ARTree
Registration remains open for the 4-year-old classes at multiple locations for the 2024/25 academic year at Primetime Preschool.
Registration Still Open for Primetime Preschool
1974 - Covering a section of the 1933 Ridge Route Alternate (US 99), Pyramid Lake opens to the public [story]
Pyramid Lake
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