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1955 - U.S. release of "Gunsmoke" TV series, initially filmed at Melody Ranch [story]
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July 14: Villanueva Hosts 100th Community Conversation
Monday, Jun 20, 2022

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva invites Santa Clarita Valley residents and business owners to attend the 100th Community Conversation to be held Thursday, July 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event will be held in the theater at West Ranch High School. Villanueva will join Santa Clarita Valley...

July 2: Newhall Aquarium Marine Science Learning Center Fundraiser

The Newhall Aquarium Marine Science Learning Center will host its inaugural fundraiser Saturday, July 2, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Newhall Aquarium is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization taking marine biology education to local schools and the community as well as operating a marine science learning center...

Monday COVID Roundup: SCV Cases Nearing 80,000

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed Monday a total of 11 new deaths and 12,127 new cases countywide over the weekend, with 376 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. The weekend breakdown is as follows: New COVID-19 cases Monday, June 20: 3,566 Sunday, June 19: 4,217 Saturday,...

June 20: No Mail Delivery, County Offices Closed for New Federal Holiday Juneteenth
Friday, Jun 17, 2022

A new federal holiday was established last year when legislation was signed making Juneteenth the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was created in 1983. Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday marks the...

Friday COVID Roundup: Vaccine Approval Expected for Ages Six Months, Older

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed five new deaths throughout L.A. County, 5,122 new cases countywide and 152 new cases in the Santa Clarita Valley. This new data brings Los Angeles County death totals to 32,250, county case totals to 3,057,004 and Santa Clarita Valley case...

I-5 Corridor Improvement Work, Includes SFV Street Repair, Curbs, Gutters

Work continues along the I-5 Corridor. The work has expanded to now include city street repair as well as work on curbs and gutters. Work listed below will occur during daytime hours unless otherwise noted. The schedule is weather-permitting and subject to change. View the map below to see where construction...

June 15-July 31 High School Tennis Courts Open to the Public

Grab your tennis rackets and head to the tennis courts. The city of Santa Clarita in partnership with the William S. Hart Union High School District and local high schools will encourage residents to bring their best swing to three different locations across the Santa Clarita Valley. The following tennis...

COVID Vaccines for Ages Six Months, Older to Roll Out Next Week Pending Approval

On Saturday, June 18, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is expected to approve COVID-19 vaccines for ages six months and older. With this approval, Los Angeles County will have over 900 locations to administer vaccines, with most...

June 20: Sidewalk Construction Begins on Sierra Highway

The city of Santa Clarita has announced that sidewalk construction along northbound Sierra Highway, between Dolan Way and Sarabande Lane, will begin Monday, June 20. The work is expected to last for approximately two weeks. The northbound right lane on Sierra Highway will be closed from Soledad Canyon...

Newhall School District to Hire New Superintendent of Schools

Dr. Leticia HernandezThe Newhall School District Governing Board has announced that Leticia Hernandez has been selected as the new superintendent of schools pending board approval at the upcoming June 28, 2022 board meeting. Hernandez is scheduled to begin her position on July 1, 2022. The new superintendent...

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California State Sen. Scott Wilk, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón are all on record as opposing a proposal to allow the convicted “Pillowcase Rapist” Christopher Evans Hubbart to make his home in the Antelope Valley.
Pillowcase Rapist Set to be Released in Antelope Valley
For the fourth year in a row, the UCLA Men’s Hockey Team returns to The Cube – Ice and Entertainment Center | Powered by FivePoint Valencia. The first home game for Bruins will be against California State University, Fullerton on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at The Cube.
Sept. 28: Cheer on the UCLA Bruins at the Cube
The Castaic Union School District Governing Board will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m.
Sept. 12: Castaic Union School District Regular Meeting
According to the South Coast Air Quality Management District, potential direct smoke impact from the Bridge, Line, Airport, and Roblar fires burning in multiple regions has caused unhealthy air quality in multiple areas in Los Angeles County.
Smoke Advisory for LA County Due to Fires
The College of the Canyons Financial Aid Office will hold its annual “Cash For College” workshop event, providing students and parents with important information about the various types of financial aid available to them, along with details about how to apply.
Sept. 24: COC to Host Free Financial Aid Workshop
The Santa Clarita Artists Association will be offering a one-day workshop “ Painting Waterscapes in Watercolor” on Friday, Oct. 18 at the Stevenson Ranch Library Community Room, 25950 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch 91381, from 10:30-3:30 p.m.
Oct. 18: SCAA ‘Painting Waterscapes in Watercolor’ Workshop
Saugus High School will host a WiSH Education Foundation and Soroptimist Collaboration Ascend Conference Saturday, Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Saugus High School Performing Arts Center, 21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 26: Ascend Conference at Saugus High School
Community input “scoping” meetings that were scheduled to kick off on Sept. 12 in Palmdale and Sept. 14 in Santa Clarita for the SR-14 North Los Angeles County Safety and Mobility Improvement Project have been delayed by Metro.
Metro Delays SR-14 North Project Scoping Meetings
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit is asking for the public’s help locating an at-risk woman last seen in Canyon Country.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Canyon Country Woman
1955 - U.S. release of "Gunsmoke" TV series, initially filmed at Melody Ranch [story]
James Arness
The Newhall Family Theatre of the Performing Arts and Raising the Curtain Foundation will host a day of storytelling and creativity with Saturday's Kids, Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at 11 a.m. at 24607 Walnut St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Sept. 21: Saturday’s Kids at Newhall Family Theatre
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed a case of locally acquired dengue in a resident in the city of Baldwin Park, who has no history of travel to areas where dengue is endemic.
LA Public Health Confirms Case of Locally Acquired Dengue
The Castaic Union School District is seeking four new members for its Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee.
Castaic Union Recruiting for Measure QS Citizens Oversight Committee
In September, the American Red Cross stresses the continuing critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Donors of all blood types are asked to give now to keep blood supply levels rising after a summer shortage.
Red Cross Announces Critical Need Fall Blood Donations
Board & Brush will host a Vampire Ball Murder Mystery Workshop Friday, Sept. 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at 24417 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Sept. 13: Vampire Ball Murder Mystery Workshop
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a business meeting and Adjusted Budget Workshop Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning at 5 p.m. The board will hold a closed session following the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Sept. 11: COC Board to Hold Business Meeting, Adjusted Budget Workshop
The city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has released the list of six productions currently filming in the Santa Clarita Valley for the week of Monday, Sept. 9 to Friday, Sept. 13.
Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
The Santa Clarita Arts Commission will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Blvd. First Floor, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 12: Arts Commission to Review 2025 Arts Grant Program
Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence experienced significant growth over the summer as Santa Clarita’s foster youth sought assistance with returning to school or entering college for the first time.
Sept. 24: FYI Seeks Volunteer Allies for Foster Youth
The regular meeting of the William S. Hart Union High School District’s Governing Board will be held Wednesday, Sept. 11, beginning with closed session at 6 p.m., followed by open session at 7 p.m.
Sept. 11: Hart Board to Appoint Assistant Principal, Director of Fiscal Services
1945 - Bonelli Stadium (Saugus Speedway) holds first postwar auto race on the West Coast; Billy Vukovich wins [story]
Bonelli Stadium
The Saugus Union School District has received recognition for all of its school campuses from California Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports.
All SUSD Schools Earn PBIS Recognition
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance have announced the honorees for the annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration.
Hernandez, Acevedo, Orozco Named Honorees of Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The Santa Clarita City Council will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 10, beginning with a closed meeting at 4:30 p.m., followed immediately with open session at 6 p.m.
Sept. 10: City Council to Discuss Orchard Village Road, Open Space
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