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1938 - Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic (later called Pitchess Detention Center) [story]

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Nov. 19: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at Dignity Memorial

Thursday, Nov 13, 2025

Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for its last Business After Hours Mixer of the year, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. hosted by Dignity Memorial. This is your chance to celebrate the season, make valuable connections and enjoy an evening filled with food, entertainment and prizes. Enjoy...

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Nov.16: Acton Pioneer Market Holiday Gift Shop

Pioneer Market Holiday Gift Shop will be held on Sunday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31924 Crown Valley Road, Acton CA, 93510. This outdoor market features unique gifts, handcrafted items and treats giving attendees a festive shopping experience while supporting local makers and farmers. Goldy’s...

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Dec. 17: The OMG Mixer Returns: Join Valencia’s Premier Networking Event

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2025

The Oksana Management Group invites entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals to the next OMG Mixer, a unique social and networking event designed to foster authentic connections and business growth in Santa Clarita. The signature monthly gathering is set for Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, from 5...

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Nov. 13: Hard Rock Casino Tejon Opens at Base of Grapevine, Off I-5

Monday, Nov 10, 2025

Hard Rock International, in partnership with the Tejon Indian Tribe, has announced that Hard Rock Casino Tejon will officially open Thursday, Nov. 13. The entertainment destination is located less than 15 miles south of Bakersfield on Tejon Indian Tribal land at 1777 Garone Farm Road, Mettler, CA 93313....

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NewHydrogen Files Second Patent to Protect Breakthrough Technology

Thursday, Nov 6, 2025

NewHydrogen, Inc., the developer of ThermoLoop, a breakthrough technology that uses water and heat instead of electricity to produce the world’s cheapest green hydrogen, has announced that it has jointly filed a second provisional patent application with the University of California, Santa Barbara...

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Nov. 12, 19, 26: SBDC Webinar Series on Enhancing Digital Footprint

Tuesday, Nov 4, 2025

The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar series, “Enhancing Your Digital Footprint Webinar Series” on Wednesdays, Nov. 12, 19 and 26 from 12-1 p.m. each day. Are you in business, with a local presence and interested in finding out more...

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Nov. 12: Golden Years Health Fair at Heritage Sierra Clinic

Monday, Nov 3, 2025

Heritage Sierra Medical Group and Santa Clarita Valley Golden Girls will host Golden Years Health Fair 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov 12 at Heritage Sierra Clinic. Heritage Sierra Clinic is located at 25775 McBean Parkway, Suite #106, Valencia, CA 91355. Complimentary food and raffles, local resources and learn...

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Valley Industry Association Celebrates Excellence at ‘The Mad Hatters Ball’

Thursday, Oct 30, 2025

The Valley Industry Association of the Santa Clarita Valley hosted its 2025 BASH, The Mad Hatters Ball, on Friday, Oct. 24, at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. This whimsical, Alice-in-Wonderland–inspired evening brought together business and community leaders from across the Santa Clarita Valley to celebrate...

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Henry Mayo Fitness, Health Club Names New General Manager

Cezanne Youmazzo has been appointed General Manager of Valencia’s Henry Mayo Fitness and Health Club. Youmazzo has over 20 years of leadership experience in fitness and wellness management, member engagement and team development. “Cezanne’s strong ties to our community and her passion for helping...

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SCV Chamber Hosts 15th Annual Salute to Patriots, Honorees Announced

Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025

Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the SCV Senior Center as the 15th Annual Salute to Patriots honors the brave men and women who have served the nation and continue to make a difference in the SCV community. Registration begins at 3:30 p.m. and the program starts...

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Today in SCV History (Dec. 5) 1938 - Supervisors award construction contract for jail at Wayside Farms in Castaic (later called Pitchess Detention Center) [story]	Explore ‘Let Go’ Art Exhibit at Canyon Country Community Center The city of Santa Clarita will present its latest art exhibition, “Let Go,” by Dani Samson, on view now through Feb. 4, at the Canyon Country Community Center.	MESA Celebrates 25 Years of Student Success at COC College of the Canyons celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement program on Tuesday, Nov. 25, with an event held in the Aliso Hall courtyard.	Kaiser Presents $10,000 Community Health Grant to SUSD Kaiser Permanente joined the Saugus Union School District recently to honor its outstanding achievement in health education; all 15 SUSD district schools earned America’s Healthiest Schools All-Star Recognition from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.	JCI Santa Clarita Seeks Volunteers for Annual Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive JCI Santa Clarita is seeking volunteers to support its annual Santa’s Helpers program, a beloved community tradition that brings holiday joy to children and families in need throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.	Dec. 5-11: ‘Fatherless No More’ Begins Oscar Campaign at Laemmle "Fatherless No More" is a new faith-based documentary that has been officially accepted for an Oscar-qualifying theatrical run at the Laemmle Theater in Old Town Newhall.
Dec. 6: ‘Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing!’ The Master's University will present "Alleluia! TMU Come Christmas Sing" on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in The Master’s University Music Recital Hall on the college campus is Placerita Canyon.	Dec. 10: Water Resources and Watershed Committee Meeting The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency Water Resources and Watershed Committee will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 1 p.m.	Canyons Cross Country Teams Combine for 10 All-WSC Selections College of the Canyons cross country had a combined 10 student-athletes earn All-Western State Conference honors for the 2025 season, with all seven members of the women's team earning recognition.	Canyons Football Sees Eight Earn SCFA All-League Recognition College of the Canyons had eight players earn Southern California Football Association (SCFA) All-League awards, with three players recognized as First-Team selections.	Canyons Features Six Players on All-Conference Squad College of the Canyons women's volleyball was recognized with six players named to the all-conference team, with freshman Katelyn Nelson and sophomore Morgan Dumlao both taking home All-Western State Conference, South Division First-Team awards.	Williamson Named Offensive Player of the Year to Headline Cougars’ All-WSC Class College of the Canyons women's soccer capped its conference championship season by seeing 12 players earn all-conference honors, headlined by sophomore forward Bailey Williamson, who was named the Western State Conference, South Division Offensive Player of the Year.
Today in SCV History (Dec. 4) 1962- Actress and future Soledad Canyon big-cat rescuer Tippi Hedren, "Hitchcock's New Grace Kelly," makes cover of Look magazine for upcoming thriller, "The Birds" [story]	Give a Gift with Northeast Valley Health Center’s Holiday Toy Drive Nearly 1000 kids are looking for their Christmas toys through Northeast Valley Health Center's Holiday Toy Drive.	Brittany Barlrog \| Wrapping up 2025 for JCI As we wrap up this incredible year with JCI Santa Clarita, my heart is truly overflowing with gratitude. This chapter has shown up in such wonderful ways, and I’m so proud of everything we’ve created together.	Dec. 6: Toys for Tots Santa Clarita Toy Drive Volunteers in the Santa Clarita Valley will be hosting a Toys for Tots toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 6, noon-2 p.m. at 5 Below in Stevenson Ranch.	Dec. 19: Join VIA for the Installation of the 2026 Board of Directors Join the Valley Industry Association as they welcome the 2026 board of Directors on Dec. 19, from 11:45 a.m to 1:30 p.m.	Dec.11-14: Casas De Arte Brings Global Art Collection to SCIFF The Santa Clarita International Film Festival has announced that Casas De Arte, a national touring art gallery based in Houston, Texas, will present a curated selection of exclusive artwork from international artists at this year’s festival.
CSUN Study Looks Towards the Future of the Hybrid Workspace Since the COVID-19 pandemic first upended our lives in 2020, the concept of the hybrid workspace has evolved.	California Awards $140M in Road Safety Projects As California continues to see increased safety on its roadways, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the state’s continued commitment to new and innovative investments in transportation safety, education and enforcement programs.	CSUN Prof’s Work Leads to Discovery of Oldest Shell Ornament Workshop in Western Europe The small shells found by researchers that include California State University, Northridge anthropologist Hélène Rougier at La Roche-à-Pierrot, a prehistoric archaeological site in Saint-Césaire, France, date back more than 42,000 years, providing evidence of the oldest workshops for the manufacture of shell ornaments in that area.	California Credit Union Recognized as a 2025 Culture Innovator by Kudos California Credit Union announced today that it has been named a Culture Innovator in the 2025 Best Culture Awards presented by Kudos®, a leading employee recognition, rewards and workplace culture platform.	DMV Opens 15-Day Public Comment for Autonomous Heavy, Light-Duty Vehicles The California Department of Motor Vehicles announces the release of revised proposed regulations that would allow autonomous vehicle companies to apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty technology on California roads and new requirements for light-duty autonomous vehicles.	Today in SCV History (Dec. 3) 1887 - Prohibitionist Henry Needham purchases land in Newhall, attempts to establish "dry" colony [story]