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1872 - Mitchell adobe home in Soledad Canyon area first used as schoolhouse; genesis of 1879 Sulphur Springs School District [story]
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July 5-12: Santa Clarita Roads in Rehab
Wednesday, Jul 5, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita continues its summer road rehab project this week, as crews resurface streets with slurry seal, a coating of fine crushed aggregate, asphalt and water. The process extends the life of the roadway. Night work on Soledad Canyon Road in Canyon Country starts Monday and will go...

City Cancels Parks, Planning Commission Meetings
Friday, Jun 30, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita has canceled upcoming meetings scheduled for July 4, 6 and 18. The regular Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 6 has been canceled, according to a notification from the office of Rick Gould, Director of Recreation, Community...

July 4: Santa Clarita Fourth of July Parade
Wednesday, Jun 28, 2017

Santa Clarita Valley residents are looking forward to the city of Santa Clarita’s annual Fourth of July Parade in Old Town Newhall Tuesday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “The Emblems of the Land I Love” and will feature horses, floats, live music, classic...

July 4: Independence Day Classic 5K, 10K Run-Walk

Get your Fourth of July off to a running start by taking part in the 35th Annual Independence Day Classic 5K and 10K Run/Walk at Newhall Memorial Park starting at 7 a.m. The route is fast and flat and takes runners along the city of Santa Clarita’s parade route. After the race, runners are welcome...

June 29: First 2017 ‘PedalFest’ Race

Everyone from first-time racers and kids to professionals and enthusiasts are invited to take part in the Santa Clarita PedalFest Racing Series at Central Park, with the first race on Thursday, June 29 starting at 5:30 p.m. Eight races are slated for Thursday nights at the park. A children’s race,...

City Briefs: More Open Space Dedicated
Tuesday, Jun 27, 2017

Flanked by city officials and stakeholders, Santa Clarita Mayor Pro Tem Laurene Weste cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of the Newhall Pass Open Space, located by the I-5 and 14 interchange, on Thursday, June 23. Joining the city’s 9,000-acre open space district, this newly acquired land...

Thursdays at Newhall Brings the Heat in July

The city of Santa Clarita’s Thursdays@Newhall series in Old Town Newhall, presented by Galpin Subaru, continues in July with a unique blend of music, performances, a beach-themed SENSES block party and much more. Thursdays@Newhall is an ongoing opportunity for residents in Santa Clarita to attend free...

‘Stars and Stripes Imagined’ Exhibit on Display at City Hall
Monday, Jun 26, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita invites residents to celebrate Independence Day 2017 by visiting the “Stars and Stripes Imagined” art exhibit, on display at the First Floor Gallery at City Hall now through July 20. The exhibit showcases artwork using the symbol of American freedom – the American flag....

New Streetlights to Brighten Sierra Highway, Bouquet Canyon Road

The city of Santa Clarita and Southern California Edison will begin installing a total of 79 new streetlights along portions of Sierra Highway in mid-July, and along Bouquet Canyon Road beginning in August. The updates are part of the city’s efforts to improve safety on the road for both motorists...

Railroad Avenue Storm Drain Project Starts July 5

Developer TMC Hollis LLC, with assistance from the city of Santa Clarita, will install a reinforced concrete box storm drain under Railroad Avenue in a five-week project to start Wednesday, July 5. The storm drain will improve drainage of the surrounding area. The work includes temporary removal of...

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The city of Santa Clarita is hosting Make A Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 26 and is looking for enthusiastic residents to volunteer for various projects that benefit local nonprofits, as well as the city.
Oct. 26: Volunteers Needed for Make a Difference Day
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and PathPoint announced the graduation of Aiden Land and Andrew Mendence from the Project SEARCH internship program.
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, PathPoint Celebrate Grad Interns
The William S. Hart Union High School District has announced upcoming community information meetings about Learning Post Academy Independent Study School, Thursday, Sept. 18 and Friday, Sept. 19.
Sept. 18-19: Learning Post Academy Online Information Meetings
The Santa Clarita Community College District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, 5 p.m. in open session to interview and appoint a new trustee for Area 5.
Sept. 18: COC Board to Interview, Appoint Area 5 Trustee
The city of Santa Clarita wants to remind residents that volunteer registration is open for the 29th Annual River Rally Cleanup and Environmental Expo scheduled for next Saturday, Sept. 21, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the William S. Hart Pony Baseball and Softball Complex, 23780 Auto Center Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.
Sept. 20: Last Chance to Register for the River Rally
The California Highway Patrol is dedicating Sept. 15-21 to promoting child passenger safety across California, focusing on the protection of the state’s youngest road users.
CHP Emphasizes Child Safety for National Child Passenger Safety Week
The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will take place Tuesday, Sept. 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 17: SUSD Regular Board Meeting
West Ranch High School’s Studio A Jazz Band will be the opening act for the Huntertones, a Brooklyn-based sextet, who are coming to the Santa Clarita Valley for a one-night performance.
Sept 30: West Ranch Jazz Band to Open for Huntertones
An exclusive Ransomeware webinar "Ransomeware, Don't Be the Next Victim!" will be hosted Wednesday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m.- noon by Shield IT Networks, in partnership with Lucas Insurance Services. It will be free for VIA members.
Sept. 25: Free Ransomeware Webinar for VIA Members
As part of the Third Annual Business for Artists Conference on Saturday, Oct. 19, Judith Modrak will lead the Imaginary Fossils Sculpture Making Workshop.
Oct.19: Business for Artists Fossils Sculpture Making 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. 16 to Friday, Sept. 20.
Six Productions Filming in Santa Clarita
1872 - Mitchell adobe home in Soledad Canyon area first used as schoolhouse; genesis of 1879 Sulphur Springs School District [story]
Mitchell adobe
1970 - SCV voters recall two Hart School Board members who didn't let Canyon students protest the Vietnam War [story]
voting
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
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