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1949 - Fatal crash of light plane in Haskell Canyon sparks 3,500-acre brush fire [story]
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Aug. 28: Youth Grove Evening of Remembrance
Friday, Aug 16, 2024

The annual Evening of Remembrance will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7:15 p.m., in the Santa Clarita Youth Grove at Central Park in Saugus. The event begins with the Walk of Remembrance, where participants walk together in solidarity, offering support and solace to the families who have lost loved...

Aug. 19: Road Rehab Overlay Construction Begins in Saugus
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024

The city of Santa Clarita has announced that the Road Rehab Overlay Program which will start construction on residential streets in various neighborhoods throughout the city is kicking off in Saugus on Monday, Aug. 19. Preliminary work began the week of Aug. 12-16 and construction will start on Aug....

Oct. 5: Fil-Am of SCV 2024 Annual Cultural Festival

Fil-Am Association of SCV, Inc. and Santa Clarita Sister Cities Program will present the 2024 Annual Cultural Festival, “Bakasyon Sa Pinas” (Vacation in the Philippines) in celebration of Filipino American History Month on Saturday, Oct. 5. The dinner dance and cultural show festival will...

TMU Ranks No. 1 for Student Life Among California Christian Colleges

By Kaelyn Peay The Master’s University has been ranked as having the best student life among Christian colleges in California, according to the 2024 numbers for mid-sized colleges released by Niche, a leading college review and ranking site. TMU was ranked No. 1 in student life among 23 Christian colleges...

Chamber Announces 2024 Candidate Forum

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber announced Thursday their Election Watch 2024 Candidate Forum, an essential event designed for local business and community members to engage with candidates ahead of the November elections. Scheduled for Sept. 6, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., this comprehensive forum will bring...

Wilk’s Bill to Reduce Animal Shelter Overcrowding Clears Hurdle

California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced Thursday his bill to help reduce overcrowding at animal shelters across the state, by expanding access to low and no-cost spay/neuter services, will advance to the Assembly Floor after making it off of the Assembly Appropriations Committee’s...

L.A. County’s Court Reporter Shortage Worsening

Los Angeles Superior Court, Santa Clarita location. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County unveiled Thursday a Court Reporter Crisis Dashboard, available [here], which highlights the staggering number of court proceedings in Los Angeles County that have taken place without any verbatim record because...

TMU’s Feature Films Picked Up by ITN Distribution

By Kaelyn Peay “The Descent,” a thriller based on the book of Revelation and the second feature film produced by The Master’s University, is now set to be distributed by ITN Distribution. This will pave the way for a future theatrical release of the project. The company has also agreed to distribute...

CDPH Launches ‘Not So Sweet Side’ Campaign

In a new public awareness campaign, the California Department of Public Health and CalFresh Healthy Living casts a light on the various health risks associated with sugar-sweetened beverages. The Not So Sweet Side initiative encourages California families and communities to make informed decisions about...

Ocean Use Warning Continues for L.A. County Beaches

File photo. Santa Monica Pier. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the following Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested. Beach Area...

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1949 - Fatal crash of light plane in Haskell Canyon sparks 3,500-acre brush fire [story]
news report
1892 - Birth of Robert E. Callahan, owner of Mission Village in L.A. and Old West Trading Post on Sierra Highway [story]
Callahans Old West
1970 - Permanent COC Valencia campus dedicated [story]
COC dedication ceremony program
As Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s operator, Waste Connections, inches closer to completing the installation of a geomembrane cover over the closed portion of the landfill that is emanating noxious odors, a new health effort will launch to see if it’s working or not.
County Launches Survey on Chiquita Canyon Landfill Odors, Health Impacts
A special in-person Community Advisory Committee Town Hall will be held on Monday, Oct. 28 at Castaic Middle School, with elected officials to discuss the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.
Oct. 28: Chiquita Canyon Town Hall, Protest
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Dean C. Logan announced that 122 Vote Centers will open Saturday, Oct. 26, for the 2024 General Election.
Vote Centers Will Open This Weekend for the 2024 General Election
The State of California has delivered significant safety and infrastructure investments for Santa Clarita Valley schools this week, issuing funds to College of the Canyons and three school districts.
State Awards Safety, Infrastructure Funding to SCV Schools
The California Department of Education is announcing updated School Outdoor Air Quality Activity Recommendations intended to provide California’s local educational agencies with resources to make informed decisions about conducting school activities and closures based on local air quality conditions when communities are impacted by wildfire smoke.
Department of Education Offers Updated Guidance on Wildfire Smoke Days
A Veterans Day Ceremony will be held Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Historical Plaza, 24275 N. Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Historical Plaza
The College of the Canyons Foundation will host a Meet-and-Greet with David C. Andrus, J.D., the College of the Canyons interim president on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Oct. 30: Meet-and-Greet with COC Interim President
1898 - Newhall pioneer Henry Clay Wiley (Wiley Canyon) dies in Los Angeles [story]
HC Wiley obituary
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council will host its annual Adult Fine Art Show Nov. 2-3 at its art gallery in Acton. This open-themed art show will be judged by Andi Campognone, senior curator at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History.
Nov. 2-3: Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council Adult Fine Art Show
On the nine year anniversary of the Alison Canyon gas blowout groups gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 23 to call for closure of the facility by 2027.
After Nine Years Residents Still Demand Shut Down of Aliso Canyon
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was awarded a $38,500 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety to fund new equipment and testing for the presence of drugs and alcohol.
LASD Awarded $38,500 Grant to Improve DUI Testing
Beware the Dark Realm, scaring the wits out of the residents of the Santa Clarita Valley for more than 20 years, will return with a new free haunt experience for 2024.
Beware the Dark Realm – Sugar Pine Sawmill and Mining Co.
The Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley and city of Santa Clarita presents the Halloween Carnival and Haunted Jailhouse, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Santa Clarita Sheriff's Station, 26201 Golden Valley Road, Canyon Country, CA 91350.
Oct. 27: Halloween Carnival, Haunted Jailhouse
During this fall season, our city has launched the third annual Hiking Challenge–just another way to encourage our community to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air.
Bill Miranda | Ready to Hike a Marathon?
The 21st Annual Dixon Duck Dash, presented by Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, made a splash on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center with more than 300 guests attending the event.
The 21st Dixon Duck Dash Attracts Over 300 to Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation is actively seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual for Vice President of Business Development to join the team and spearhead strategic initiatives that foster economic growth and innovation in the region.
SCVEDC Seeking Vice President of Business Development
The nonprofit Santa Clarita Valley Quilt Guild will host its quilt show, “Where Quilts and Friendships Bloom” 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center at Bella Vida.
Oct. 26: SCV Quilt Guild Hosts Show at SCV Senior Center
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, invites the community to join in honoring the veterans who have not only demonstrated an unwavering commitment to serving the nation, but have also shown exceptional leadership within the SCV business community at the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots.
Nov. 7: Honoring Veterans at the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots
On Monday, Oct. 21, President Joseph R. Biden presented the National Medals of Arts to the 2022 and 2023 recipients at the White House during a private ceremony. Among those named for the prestigious award are California Institute of the Arts alums Carrie Mae Weems (Art BFA 1981) and Mark Bradford (Art BFA 1995, MFA 1997).
CalArtians Win National Medals of Arts, Honored in White House Ceremony
The city of Santa Clarita invites the community to make a splash at the Floating Pumpkin Patch on Saturday, Oct. 26, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center, 20850 Centre Pointe Parkway Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: Floating Pumpkin Patch at the Santa Clarita Aquatic Center
The WiSH Education Foundation will host a Webinar Wednesday event on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 5-6:30 p.m. that will demystify the recruitment process for student-athletes.
Nov. 6: WiSH Webinar ‘College Athletic Recruiting’
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