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Laurene Weste Named Mayor for Fifth Time
Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017

Incoming Santa Clarita Mayor Laurene Weste, City Hall, Dec. 12, 2017. The City Council named Laurene Weste the new mayor of Santa Clarita Tuesday night for a year-long term. It is the fifth time Weste has held the reins as mayor, with previous stints in 2001, 2006, 2010 and 2014. Every December, at its...

City to Offer Cash in Exchange for Tips on Illegal Firework Activity

With New Year’s Eve just a few weeks away, the city of Santa Clarita is offering a cash reward up to $500, in the hopes that someone will come forth with valuable information that may lead to the citation(s) of the person or persons responsible for illegal firework activity in the City. Residents are...

Dec. 12: City Council Special, Regular Meetings
Monday, Dec 11, 2017

The Santa Clarita City Council will be holding hold two Special Meetings, as well as its Regular Meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. respectively. All meetings will be held at City Hall – City Council Chambers, 1st Floor, located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita 91355 To...

Dec. 31: City Winter Photo Contest Entry Deadline

The city of Santa Clarita is accepting submissions from local photographers for its Winter 2017 Photo Contest through December 31. Examples include: * Active Santa Clarita: Snapshots of hiking, biking and exploring the outdoors in Santa Clarita; * People Portraits: Residents participating in city-sponsored...

Dec. 15, 16: Holiday Dances at Canyon Country, Newhall Community Centers

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to join in for a night of dancing at community holiday dances on Friday and Saturday, December 15-16. Both events are free for participants and offer residents nights of fun on the dance floor. Holiday Dance – Canyon Country Community Center The Holiday Dance...

Hometown Heroes Military Banners Available as Holiday Gifts

This holiday season not every Santa Clarita resident will get to celebrate with friends and family. Some of our bravest men and women will spend the season working, as they do daily, to keep our country safe and protect the freedoms we cherish. All of these heroes should be recognized. The city of Santa...

Dec. 14: Community Blood Drive at City Hall
Thursday, Dec 7, 2017

On Thursday, Dec. 14, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the city of Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are partnering to provide a Community Blood Drive. Residents are encouraged to come give blood in the Century Room at City Hall, located at 23920 Valencia Boulevard. A small token of appreciation...

City’s Environmental, Transportation Projects Lauded at Public Works Awards

The city of Santa Clarita has been recognized by the American Public Works Association (APWA) with two prestigious Public Works awards. The City received a Project of the Year “Transportation Project” award for the Golden Valley Road Bridge Widening Project over the State Route 14 from the APWA...

City Offers Tips on Green, Eco-Friendly Holiday

Going “Green” this season is the greatest gift you can give to the earth and ultimately to our families and future. By giving responsibly, being creative and reusing materials you can reduce environmental impact. Celebrate this year with these fun and festive eco-friendly tips: 1. Buy locally-made...

City Cancels Dec. 7 Parks, Recreation, Community Services Commission Meeting
Wednesday, Dec 6, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita has canceled the meeting of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission’s regular meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 7. The Commission’s next special meeting remains scheduled for December 14 at 3:30 p.m. The date for the January regular meeting...

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1970 - SCV voters recall two Hart School Board members who didn't let Canyon students protest the Vietnam War [story]
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1924 - SCV Deputy Ed Brown killed in shootout with Gus Le Brun [story]
Deputy Ed Brown
The 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow will be held at William S. Hart Regional Park on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5-6.
Oct. 5-6: 30th Annual Hart of the West Pow Wow
The Santa Clarita Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 3 p.m., in City Hall's Mural Room at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17 Tourism Marketing District Advisory Board Special Meeting
CalTrans, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, planned on holding two scoping meetings to receive public input on enhancing the safety of State Route 14. However, less than a week before the first scoping meeting was to be held, it was announced that the meetings would be postponed for an undetermined period of time.
SR-14 Scoping Meeting Postponed
The city of Santa Clarita announces the opening of its latest art exhibition, "Nature's Palette," in the First Floor Gallery within Santa Clarita’s City Hall, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355.
‘Natures’s Palette’ Art Exhibition to Feature in City Hall
Vallarta Supermarkets Inc., headquartered in Santa Clarita, is continuing to expand within California.
Vallarta Supermarkets Adds New Locations
As a father of three, I understand firsthand the importance of guiding our children through open communication and keeping them engaged in extracurricular activities and sports to foster their growth.
Mayor Cameron Smyth | Parenting for Prevention, Building a Drug-Free Future
The city of Santa Clarita has announced the Third Annual Fall Hiking Challenge where participants are challenged to complete a marathon, 26.2 miles in the Newhall Pass Open Space and surrounding trails.
Santa Clarita Announces Fall Hike a Marathon Challenge
The Santa Clara River Watershed Area Steering Committee meeting will be held Thursday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall.
Sept. 19: Santa Clara River WASC Meeting
The county of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting community meetings this month at 67 parks and nature center locations, including Castaic Sports Complex and Placerita Canyon Nature Center in the month of September.
L.A. County Parks Invites Public to SCV Community Meetings
The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, Sept. 16 through Friday, Sept. 20 for paving work.
Sept. 16-20: SB I-5 Lane Closures Continue in Castaic Area
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m., in City Hall's Council Chambers at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 17: Planning Commission Continues Hearing on Speedway Property
The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Valerie Van Oss as the new Director of Fiscal Services and Mark Overdevest as the new assistant principal at Valencia High School.
Hart District Names Van Oss, Overdevest to Leadership Team
1964 - Fire fighters mop up after blaze in Bouquet Canyon that destroyed world's largest live oak tree [story]
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No. 16 College of the Canyons took an early first quarter lead before suffering a 31-20 loss to visiting No. 13 Citrus College in its season opener at Cougar Stadium.
No. 16 Canyons Drops 31-20 Result to No. 13 Citrus
Eighteen William S. Hart Union High School District 2024/25 Teachers of the Year were recognized by the Governing Board on Wednesday, Sept. 11 during the regular meetomg pf the Hart District Board of Trustees.
Hart District Teachers of the Year Honored by Governing Board
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the fifth annual Health & Wellness Forum - The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage 7:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17.
Oct. 17: Health & Wellness Forum The A.I. Business Healthcare Advantage
You may have noticed that things look a little different around our city. Maybe you noticed the motion sensor lights at our parks, or the solar panels being installed in city parking lots.
Ken Striplin | The Green Revolution in Santa Clarita’s Energy Practices
The Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon will be at Valencia Heritage Park, Sunday, Oct. 13 starting at 8 a.m.
Oct. 13: Jeepers Creepers Half-Marathon
The Acton Agua Dulce Arts Council is hosting “Spooktacular”, a Halloween-themed art exhibition, at the TAADAA Art Gallery, Saturday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 27.
Sept. 14-Oct. 27: ‘Spooktacular Art Show’ at the TAADAA Art Gallery
The city of Santa Clarita is inviting the community to attend the Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication on Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The MAIN Theater, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
Oct. 2:  Santa Clarita Arts Sidewalk Poetry Reading Dedication
Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency was recognized by the USC Foundation for cross-connection control and hydraulic research for being a charter member.
SCV Water Honored as Charter Member of USC Foundation
The MAIN in collaboration with Eclipse Theatre Los Angeles will host Ray Bradbury's "Something Wicked This Way Comes" starting Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m. at the MAIN, 24266 Main St., Newhall, CA 91321.
The MAIN to Present ‘Something Wicked This Way Comes’
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