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1879 - First official Newhall School building erected near Walnut & Ninth streets [story]
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April 20: City Hall Hosts American Red Cross Community Blood Drive
Thursday, Apr 13, 2017

On Thursday, April 20, 2017, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the city of Santa Clarita and the American Red Cross are partnering to provide a Community Blood Drive at the central location of City Hall. Residents will have the opportunity to donate blood at City Hall in the Century Room, located at 23920...

New Parks, Recreation, Community Services Commissioner Appointed
Wednesday, Apr 12, 2017

A new Parks, Recreation and Community Services commissioner was appointed during Tuesday’s City Council meeting. Victor Lindenheim, executive director of the Golden State Gateway Coalition, was named to the vacancy created by a recent resignation. Kevin Korenthal held the position before resigning...

Residents to Take Part in 30th Anniversary Scavenger Hunt for Sammy Clarita

The city of Santa Clarita is celebrating its 30th birthday this year on December 15. In celebration of this grand milestone, “Sammy Clarita”, an adorable 4-inch plush horse will be hidden at city events and facilities for residents to find. Residents of all ages are encouraged to participate in the...

Santa Clarita Named a “City of the Future”
Tuesday, Apr 11, 2017

The city of Santa Clarita recently received recognition in the fDi American Cities of the Future 2017-2018 assessment. The city was ranked fourth in the “Small American City of the Future” category, out of more than 200 contending cities. These results were published by the fDi Intelligence division...

Mayor Smyth to Proclaim April 11 as Arts Day 2017
Monday, Apr 10, 2017

In celebration of the first year of Santa Clarita’s adoption of the Arts and Culture Master Plan, Mayor Cameron Smyth will proclaim Tuesday, April 11 as Arts Day 2017. Arts Day has been acknowledged in Los Angeles for several years, and this year the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at their...

April 11: City Council Legislative Committee Meeting

City Council Committee Legislative Committee Meeting 4/11/2017 4:00 PM City Hall, Orchard Room 23920 Valencia Blvd., 1st Floor   Santa Clarita, CA 91355   Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Roll Call Item 1: Senate Bill 34 – Residential Treatment...

‘A Peek into the Curious World of Insects’ Buzzes into Valencia Library
Friday, Apr 7, 2017

The latest art exhibit at the Valencia Library, “A Peek into the Curious World of Insects,” invites “everybuggy” to explore the world as a bug through photographs and other various art mediums, celebrating insects such as the jumping spider, butterfly, praying mantis and much more. The exhibit...

April 13: Arts Commission Regular Meeting

Arts Commission Regular Meeting 4/13/2017 6:30 PM City Council Chambers 23920 Valencia Blvd. 1st Floor   Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Downloads: Agenda Agenda Packet Call to Order Roll Call Roll Call Flag Salute Commission Secretary Announcement Approval of Agenda Approval...

April 23: 2017 Walk of Western Stars Reception Location Change

The 2017 Walk of Western Stars inductees will be honored on Sunday, April 23, 2017. The Unveiling Ceremony of the bronze stars will begin at 5:00 p.m. between Market Street and 8th Street on the west side of the street, just north of the middle of the block. Inductees Bo Hopkins, Andre Veluzat and...

Tips to Help with Ant Emergencies
Wednesday, Apr 5, 2017

Those little black Argentine ants are frequent invaders in Santa Clarita homes; they are tiny and very sneaky. First, only a few come inside; those are the scouts. Then, all of a sudden, you have a virtual highway of ants that are following a scent trail to food or water. If you come home and find a...

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As part of the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency's ongoing commitment to ensuring local groundwater quality and reliability, the SCV Water recently began construction on a new treatment facility to remove perchlorate and volatile organic compounds at Well 205 in Valencia.
SCV Water Begins New Water Treatment Project in Valencia
Get ready to set sail at the Pirates SENSES Block Party, presented by the city of Santa Clarita, Thursday, Sept 19 from 7-10 p.m. on main street in Old Town Newhall.
Sept. 19: SENSES Pirate Block Party
No. 21 College of the Canyons football team knocked off No. 5 Fullerton College 29-13 on Saturday night behind a stifling defensive effort and five field goals from Luis Rodriguez.
No. 21 Canyons Knocks Off No. 5 Fullerton 29-13
Six of the seven Foothill League Varsity football teams begin league play Friday night, Sept. 20.
Foothill League Football Begins for SCV Teams
The California Institute of the Arts will present the "NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball", Friday, Oct. 4, 7-11 p.m. at 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355.
Oct. 4: NAACP Santa Clarita Masquerade Ball at Cal Arts
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two human cases of a rare parasitic infection, Baylisascaris procyonis, also known as raccoon roundworm.
Public Health Investigating Disease Spread from Animals to Humans
1879 - First official Newhall School building erected near Walnut & Ninth streets [story]
First Newhall School
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
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