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City: Check Your Gas Furnace Before Firing it Up
Wednesday, Nov 1, 2017

The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler and people are beginning to turn on their furnaces for the first time in months. Heating appliances should be serviced annually and checked for proper operation. A qualified heating contractor, plumber or SoCalGas can provide this service. Failure...

Nov. 18: ‘Light Up Main Street’ Tree Lighting Ceremony

City sidewalks will be lit in holiday style for the city of Santa Clarita’s yearly “Light Up Main Street” holiday celebration and tree lighting ceremony in Old Town Newhall on Saturday, November 18, beginning at 6 p.m. “Light Up Main Street,” presented by Henry Mayo Newhall...

Nov. 18-19: 26th Annual Fine Craft Show in Santa Clarita

The city of Santa Clarita’s 26th annual two-day Fine Craft Show will be held on Saturday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Fine Craft Show will be outdoors and located at Old Orchard Park, situated at 25023 Avenida Rotella. This free public event...

Nov. 5: Santa Clarita Marathon, Street Closures

The city of Santa Clarita will host the 2017 Santa Clarita Marathon this Sunday, November 5, and has released traffic closure information for race day. The public can expect minor delays and rolling road and parking lot closures periodically from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate all races. Detours will...

Survey: Santa Clarita Ranks 21st of 480 in Retail Sales
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2017

The California Retail Survey, which compares retail sales activity for each of California’s 58 counties and 480 cities, ranked the city of Santa Clarita 21st in retail sales in the recently released 2017 California Retail Survey. This is consistent with last year’s ranking and is within the top 5...

Nov. 2: Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission Regular Meeting

The city of Santa Clarita’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission will hold its Regular Meeting Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will take place at City City Hall, Council Chambers, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, First Floor Santa Clarita, 91355. To view the agenda online, click...

Darcy Service Set for Nov. 12 in Historic Auditorium

A public memorial service for city founder Jo Anne Darcy will be held Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Newhall Family Theater for the Performing Arts – formerly known as the Newhall School Auditorium. Darcy died Sunday following a lengthy illness that sidelined her for the last decade. Previously,...

Crime Blotter: Burglary, Grand Theft Auto, Commercial Burglary in Saugus

Here is the Saugus (Zone 4) Public Safety and Crime Prevention Information for 10/16/17 – 10/22/17: 10/18/17 Burglary – 27600 block of Susan Beth Way – An unknown suspect shattered the rear window of the victim’s vehicle. The suspect entered the vehicle and stole a baseball bag containing a bat,...

City Founder Jo Anne Darcy Dies at 86
Monday, Oct 30, 2017

Jo Anne Darcy, Santa Clarita’s influential and beloved “mayor emeritus,” died early Sunday. She was 86. The news came from daughter Joleen Darcy, who personally cared for her while she was largely housebound in Saugus for more than a decade. “She was so proud of what she had to do with forming...

Nov. 11: SC Transit Service to Knott’s Berry Farm ‘Military Tribute Days’
Thursday, Oct 26, 2017

Santa Clarita veterans and residents can board Santa Clarita Transit on Saturday, Nov. 11, for a patriotic ride to Knott’s Berry Farm. The one-day, round-trip service coincides with the theme park’s annual “Military Tribute Days” promotion, which offers free park admission to all active, retired...

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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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